OLSE Knock

This module helps the students to build a personal relationship with the Trinity through a lifestyle balanced between prayer and action, as well as understanding the foundational charism of Christian Spirituality.

LECTURERS:

Rev. Dr. Murchadh Ó Madagáin, S.T.D.
He received his doctorate in Mystical Theology from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, 2005. Rev. Dr. M. Ó Madagáin works and lectures in diocese of Galway.

Ms. Rosemary Swords, B.A. Theological & Philosophical Studies
She is leader of the Elijah Fellowship in Dublin and a director of the Elijah Team, a full-time ministry for evangelisation and catechesis.

Ms. Carole Browne, M.A. Theology and Christian Ministry
Former director of Evangelistic Outreach, Franciscan University of Steubenville, (USA). She works with Kerygma Teams and Youth 2000 in Dublin. At the same time Carole is working on her PHD studies.

Fr. Martin Tierney, B.A
Priest of the Dublin diocese. Former Director of Veritas Publications and The Catholic Communications Centre. Author of: ‘The New Elect – The Church and New Religious Groups’. He is also author of ‘Sunday thoughts – reflections for every Sunday of the year’. Former Chairman of the Catholic Service Committee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. A weekly columnist with the Irish Catholic newspaper. He has given retreats throughout Ireland and abroad.

Mr. Rob Clarke, Dip. Soc. Wk
The Director, Kerygma Teams Lay Mission Community, Dublin. Full-time Catholic Evangeliser. He is married with 6 children.

Understanding Scripture as the Word of God, through which the students come to know God’s Revelation to us in Jesus Christ and His plan of Salvation for all humanity. This module is also intended to open the students to the necessity of understanding and knowing Scripture well, not only for their personal holiness but also as a tool for evangelisation.

Fr. Benny McHale
Scripture Scholar and Spiritual Guide on pilgrimages to the Holy Land.
Diocesan Retreat Director, Tuam Archdiocese Curate, Dunmore Parish, Tuam.

This module is intended to give a true understanding of the Catholic Church, the teachings of the Magisterium and Tradition. It also enables the students to understand that as laity, they form an integral part of the people of God and that they too are called to holiness and mission. The Catechism of the Catholic Church together with the Bible are the main textbooks which are used for this and the other modules.

Fr. Richard Gibbons
Lecturer at the GMIT Faculty of Theology. Curate, Knock Parish, Tuam.

Rev. Dr. Michael Duignan, Ph.D.
Lecturer in Religious Education and Theology at St. Angela’s College of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

This involves both study of and reflection on the sacraments, so that they may be experienced as an integral part of everyday life. The students are to experience the sacraments as encounters with the living Christ, helping them to understand the divine reality behind the rituals of liturgy.

Fr. Richard Gibbons
Lecturer at the GMIT Faculty of Theology. Curate, Knock Parish, Tuam.

Rev. Dr. Michael Duignan, Ph.D.
Lecturer in Religious Education and Theology at St. Angela’s College of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Evangelisation comes for the Greek word meaning Gospel, or Good News. Evangelisation is to live, celebrate and share the Gospel of Jesus, the Good News that God loves us. As we grow in Christ, our hearts become so much on fire with God's love that it becomes impossible for us to keep it to ourselves. There's an inner flame inside each one of us - the Holy Spirit - which is bursting to get busy doing God's work; bringing others into His wonderful light. It's incredibly exciting and fulfilling you are invited to be a part of this amazing adventure.

This is the core module of the programme which includes practical training for outreach and fulfils a great need that is evidently felt in the Church today. During Lent, all the students go on outreach and retreats to schools, parishes and universities.

This last module teaches the students that Christianity is to be embraced as a lifestyle amid a society that is increasingly becoming secular. Before leaving the school, students will be given a deeper understanding of the principles of Christian morality and encouraged to live by these principles themselves. Furthermore they will be encouraged to serve the Church in their parish community, especially as youth ministers.

Msgr. Pat Lynch
Leader of the Ceili Community, Donegal. Founder of SION Community in the UK. Chairman of the National Tine Conference in Ireland.

Fr. Todd Nolan
Archbishop’s Delegate on Child Protection Policy in the Archdiocese of Tuam. Director of Adult Education in the Faith, Tuam.

During this course we talk about the place of Mary in the redemption of the world. We cover the role and character of Mary in the Holy Scriptures, the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption.

Fr. Michael Ross SDB