DISCIPLESHIP U Spring Semester 2023 Registration has begun!
Discipleship U spring semester 2023 begins January 19! Look for the Disicpleship U team after Mass the weekends of December 17-18 and January 7-8 to register for upcoming classes. You can also register online at https://st-albert-the-great-catholic-church.jumbula.com
We look forward to welcoming all new and past students. Discover the foundations of your faith at Discipleship U!
For questions or more information contact Daisy Gonzales, Discipleship U Administrator at
daisy@saintalbert.org or 512-837-7825
Spring Semester Courses 2023
(Jan 19-April 27)
All Classes are held Thursday evening at 7 pm-8:30 pm in the PAC or Palermo building
Catechism - Basic) Symbolon II: Living the Faith*
(Catechist Concentration) Catechetical Toolbox *
(Scripture - Basic) Jesus: The Way, The Truth, and The Life
(Scripture - Intermediate) The Bible & The Virgin Mary + (Also offered Wednesday morning from 10:30 am-12pm)
(Spirituality - Basic) Relational Prayer and Prayer in the Catechism
(Spirituality - Intermediate) The Spiritual Journey: Carmelite Spirituality & Interior Castle+
(Liturgy - Intermediate) The Beauty of the Lord +
(Social Ministry)Catholic Social Teachings: An Exploration of the 7 Catholic Social Teachings of the Church
Pre-Requisite Required +
Diocesan Certicate Program *
Anyone who fully participates in Symbolon I & II and attends the parish retreat in January 2023 will receive 30 credit hours in the Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church from the Diocese of Austin. Anyone who fully participates in Catechetical Toolbox will receive 20 credit hours in Catechist Concentration from the Diocese of Austin.
To obtain a Level I catechist certificate, the student must have the Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church & Catechetical Toolbox.
Our Instructors
"The Interior Castle taught by Deacon Dan started a change in my prayer life, the 7 Schools of Spirituality opened my eyes to a whole new world of spirituality. Let the journey continue"
-Sharon
"I learned more about my heart and where/how I encounter Jesus , and where I need to grow. This was awesome, I look forward to it each week.
-Samantha
"Better understand the context of the Bible and how the different characters and events are relevant to my own life. It has also increased my desire to read the Bible more regularly and go beyond by reading commentary and going to secondary sources. "
-Danny
"It has given me courage, compassion, patience and peace to grow my faith and share it"
-Anonymous
"Rathan than just understanding my faith, I have been made to feel motivated to put my faith into action."
-Anonymous
"Attending Discpipleship U has helped me "come out" of some major depression and desolation. I was beginning to deny God and the Faith due to an unanswered prayer and although this class has not fixed everything completely, it has paved the way to rebuild my relationship with God"
-Elorm