In the Beginning was the Word...and it was a lot of big words

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     Day 1

    My first Franciscan class posted the beginning assignments and I'm already reading the big words (like, elucidate... which I can't even spell correctly;).  Apparently, I have been saying the class title incorrectly for the past month, so for the record, this is CAT 517: The Church's Vision of Catechetics (Kat-e-ke-tics).  The Syllabus is 16 pages long and I've barely had time to watch the 1st intro video without being interrupted 3 times (the kids are still off for another week and Marc is working from home until his office has new carpet).

       The professor, aside from his impressive vocabulary, does seem to be down to earth and wants us to grow not only in knowledge, but also in faith, which is much of the reason for taking on this degree.  I'm excited to get into the assignments and will hopefully be able to not only learn the material, but be able to pass on what I am learning to those around me.  

    Not a long post today, as there is much to do, but as I learn, I will reflect here.  May God bless all of us on new journey's and new school years!

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