TOLEDO--Six theologians of local, national and international renown will invite audiences at Corpus Christi University Parish (CCUP) at the University of Toledo (UT) to reflect on the dynamics of religious formation as they have changed and developed in the four decades since the Second Vatican Council and to explore the challenges of contemporary catechesis in the Catholic Christian tradition.

Developed and arranged by UT’s Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, the six-week 2009 Fall Lecture Series runs Tuesday nights at CCUP from Sept. 29 through Nov. 3. Each lecture begins promptly at 5:30 p.m. at Corpus Christi’s Dorr Street facility, and concludes by 6:30 p.m. A question period with each speaker follows from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

September 29

“Forming the Faith of Collegians: Perspectives and Strategies”

Father James Bacik, author of "Catholic Spirituality, Its History and Challenge" and pastor of Corpus Christi University Parish

October 6

“The Challenge of Living Nonviolently: The Gospel Today”

Dr. Gabriel Moran, author of "Reshaping Religious Education" and professor emeritus, New York University

October 13

“The Challenges of Being a Christian in the 21st Century”

Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, author of "Why Go to Church? The Drama of the Eucharist" and former master general for the Order of Preachers

October 20

“Nurturing the Faith of Your Children: The Family as Primary Religious Educator – At Last”

Dr. Thomas Groome, author of "Educating for Life: A Spiritual Vision for Every Teacher and Parent" and senior professor of theology and religious education, Boston College

October 27

“A Lamp to My Feet and a Light to My Path: The Role of Scripture in Forming Faith.”

Sylvania Franciscan Sister Shannon Schrein, author of "Quilting and Braiding" and professor and chair of religious studies, Lourdes College

November 3

“Doctrine, Theology and Catechesis: What Are We Handing on When We Hand on the Faith?”

Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz, author of "Ecclesiology for a Global Church" and Thomas & Margaret Murray and James J. Bacik professor of Catholic studies, University of Toledo

Tickets for individual lectures are available for $10. Series tickets for all six lectures are also available for purchase for $30 through Sept. 29.

Corpus Christi is also hosting the 9th Annual McCormick Conference on Moral Theology on Nov. 19, featuring Boston College’s Jesuit Father James Keenan. A combination ticket for all six fall lectures and the McCormick Conference is available for $40. UT faculty and staff are admitted free with a university-issued ID card.

For additional information, call Corpus Christi at 419-531-4992 or visit www.ccup.org/lectures.html to order tickets online.