Religious Education Centers

An essential component of the Mission of University of Holy Cross is to share its spiritual, material, and educational resources with all. Toward this end, the Theology Program at University of Holy Cross assists three Louisiana dioceses in preparing catechists for work in primary, secondary, and other areas of religious education: the Diocese of Lafayette (Aquinas Institute) and the Diocese of Lake Charles (Office of Religious Education). In these dioceses the University sponsors activities for the personal enrichment, training, and continuing studies of catechists and others who desire further Christian formation through theological and philosophical courses in which students earn college credit.

Through participation in course work for credit or audit, students in these dioceses are assisted in

1. strengthening the intellectual foundation of their faith;
2. renewing their spiritual lives; and
3. enriching their experience of Christian community.