ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH
2011 FALL CLASSES
It is time to register for any of St. John Cantius’ Fall classes. Classes start October 2, 2011, and end January 15, 2012. All classes meet on Sundays. The cost is $50.00 for the class and $35.00 for the textbook. You have always wanted a deeper appreciation of our Church’s languages and heritage. Now is your chance to begin or to continue your study of the language and history of the Church. All classes meet in the Canonry at 1025 W. Fry St., Chicago, IL. Enter the building from the south door between the Canonry and the Church.
LATIN I: Beginner: Instructor, Christopher Jones.
For the complete beginner, no prior knowledge of Latin required. Classes will encompass conjugation of verbs, declension, nouns/adjectives and the introduction to Latin vocabulary. The text is Collin’s A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin. Classes will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. For information call Mr. Jones at 773-763-7568 or email
LATIN II: Beginner: Instructor, Joseph G. Phelps. Class is for those students who are familiar with rudimentary Latin with conjugation of verbs, declension of nouns/adjectives, studied vocabulary and have completed at least one semester of Latin. The class will continue to use Collin’s A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin text book. The class will begin at Unit 8 of the text book after a review of Units 1-7. Classes will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information call Mr. Phelps at 312-236-5454 ext. 132 or email-him at
LATIN III: Intermediate: Instructor, Joseph G. Phelps. Class is for those students who are familiar with rudimentary Latin with conjugation of verbs, declension of nouns/adjectives, studied vocabulary and have completed at least two semesters of Latin. The class will continue to use Collin’s A Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin text book. The class will begin at Unit 21 of the text book after a review of Units 1-20. Classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. For more information call Mr. Phelps at 312-236-5454 ext. 132 or email-him at
LATIN IV: - Advanced -Instructor, Joseph G. Phelps. The student should have a working knowledge of Latin. The textbook is Excelibility in Advanced Latin by Marianthe Colakis published by Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. Classes will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information call Mr. Phelps at 312-236-5454 ext. 132 or email-him at .
NEW PROGRAM
Church History: Lecturer, Mr. Joseph Ramsey. This class will survey the history of the Roman Catholic Church. No knowledge of Church history is required. The text will be A Complete History of the Catholic Church to Present Day by Fr. John Laux. Classes will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
All students for any class or program must register on the first day of class.