• LSCC Educational Program

    Pastoral, Seminary, and Theology Studies

     

    Participating Institution, Independent Inclusive Consorntium (Austin, Texas)

     

    Invited to Board of Directors, St. Anthony's Cathedral, House of Liturgical Studies (Virginia), 2025

  • Courses*

     

     

    Independent Catholicism

    Historical Treatment 

     

    LSCC Educational Program Catalog, Course # 101

    • Dr. Fidel Iglesias, Auxiliary Bishop / Pastor, LSCC
    • frfidelsuwanneemissions@mail.com / (772) 341-0348
    • This is a readings course that focuses on the beginnings of independent Catholicism from its roots, primarily in the Union of Utrecht, through its Old Catholic, independent sacramental movement, and more current variants in the United States (with a nod to those abroad).
    • The main readings, with others assigned along the way, are –
    • Julie Byrne, The Other Catholics: Remaking America’s Largest Religion (Columbia University Press, 2018)
    • John P. Plummer, The Many Paths of the IndependentSacramental Movement (Apocryphile Press, 2006)
    • C. B. Moss, The Old Catholic Movement: Its Origins andHistory (Apocryphile Press, 2005)
    • A reading will be assigned, depending on the student’s particular interests, for additional study.
    • While this is, mostly, a historical treatment of the subject, the main sacramental, scriptural, and theological tenets of these movements will be briefly addressed as well.
    • The default format will be the student, with the instructor’s agreement, will read portions of the assignments; write a series of reflections on them; and teacher / student discussions follow.
    • The discussions, and instruction, may include virtual meetings; telephone conferences; and mailed correspondence. These may include ZOOM and FB meetings.
    • In person attendance is not required. Permitted, only, by prior arrangement with instructor.

     

    Living Spirit Catholic Community Syllabus

    LSCC 102

     

    INSTRUCTOR

    Bishop Mary Unger, Presiding Bishop

    PHONE

    772-530-4541

    EMAIL

    Maryunger77@gmail.com

    OFFICE LOCATION

    Online location only

    OFFICE HOURS

    Kindly allow24-48hrs for response although most often, sooner


    HOME MASSES FOR THE INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC DEACON/PRIEST

     

    Home masses are intimate, personal, and often themed. This course will provide structural as well as creative guidance ideas to make a memorable experience for your listeners.

    Required texts:

    Roman missal


    Christian Bible (Inclusive Bible preferred) Concordance (if you can find inexpensively) Internet connection required

    Course materials:

    Examples will be provided, in pdf form.

     

    RESOURCES used -

     

    Prayers for healing, Flames to Heaven, Book of blessings, Jewish Bible

     

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    CCD-Adult Religious Education

     

    LSCC Course 103

     

    Instructor – Rotating Assignment (TBA)

    Contact –

    Fr. Fidel Iglesias

    AcademicCoordinator

    Living SpiritCatholic Community

    AdministrativeOffices

    Fr. Paul MemorialChapel

    2932 SE BalboaDrive

    Madison, FL 32340

     

    Required Texts –

    Catechism of theIndependent Catholic Christian Church (Philadelphia: Rene Vilatte Press, 2016). Public Domain.

    The InclusiveBible: The First Egalitarian Translation (Priests for Equality, Rowman and Littlefield Publisher, Inc, 2023)

    Course Outline –

    Introduction tothe Independent Sacramental Movement

    Its Catechism

    Inclusive Bible

    Further Study

    Students will, read, discuss, and implement (in their daily living) the readings’ lessons with
    the guidance of the instructor. Brief reflections will be written on selected
    topics assigned by the teacher. Delivery will be via email, regular mail,
    periodic class ZOOM meetings. Students will be expected to attend at least two
    virtual (FB event) LSCC Masses during the term.
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    Got Prayer?

    (Spiritual Journey Through Prayer)

    LSCC Course 104

    Instructor:

     

    TBA

    Contact Information:

    Phone:

     

    Email:

     

     

    Location:

    Online Only

    Required Material:

    Any standard version of the Old / New Testaments

     

    Everyone's Way of the Cross

    By Clarence Enzler

    (Ave Maria Press, Inc. copyright 1970, 1986, 2014)

     

    Simply Pray: How to Ask, Seek, and Knock for Answered Prayer

    By Deb Hopper

    (Our Daily Bread Publishing copyright 2024)

     

    Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer

    By Richard Rohr

    (The Crossroad Publishing Company copyright 1999, 2003)

     

    Speak This Not That: Positive Affirmations To Have A Better Day

    By Lynn Lok-Payne

    (Well Minded Media copyright 2022)

     

    Course Description: Improving personal prayer life through different types of prayers; readings; individual and / or group interactions / work with students; and brief written assignments that will be discussed in class. Individual guidance available.

     

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    "Christian (Benedictine) Meditation"

    LSCC Course 105

    Benedictines of the Living Spirit, OSB, in conjunction with WCCM - USA offers this bi-weekly group meditation course.

    All resources are online.

    Fr Fidel Iglesias leads this program for us.

    frfidelsuwanneemissions@mail.com

    * WCCM - USA has approved our offering this program, and to access their resources to that end.

    If interested, reach out to Fr Fidel @ the above email address or call him at (772) 341-0348. Be sure to leave a complete message.

    You can also check out our initial page @ WCCM-USA / SMissions Big Bend (LSCC) FL -Benedictine Meditation Group | Facebook

    For WCCM - USA -

     

    WCCM-USA - World Community for Christian Meditation – USA

     

    A donation of $150 is part ofthe registration process. This is due (to LSCC not the instructor) once the student’s course registration is accepted, and processed, by LSCC, prior to enrollment. There is a required registration form for students. Form instructions
    accompany the registration application.

     

    The successful completion of a course counts toward completion of our certificate program’s completion.

    The above is subject to revision by the teaching faculty of LSCC. It may, also, be adapted by the
    particular instructor overseeing the course.

     

    LSCC's education program is a member of the Independent Inclusive Consortium (Austin, Texas) of ISM educational institutions. The above, and forthcoming, LSCC courses may be available via same in 2025. And the courses offered by other educational programs, elsewhere, may also be available to students as long as they meet the course requirements of those institutions. A forthcoming agreement is proposed to that end.

     

    *All course content is copyrighted by, and otherwise the intellectual property of, LSCC. Proponents of LSCC courses are only volunteers and hold no copyright in, and do not have any intellectual property otherwise, to them.

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