LSCC Educational Program
Pastoral, Seminary, and Theology Certificate Program
Participating Program, Independent Inclusive Consorntium (Austin, Texas)
Affiliated, Board of Directors, St. Anthony's Cathedral, House of Liturgical Studies (Virginia), 2025
Courses*
Registration for all courses on a rolling basis depending on number of students.
A maximum of three credits available per course.
At least twenty-one credits (with at least an overall GPA of 3.0) must be earned for the certificate. A seminar paper and presentation are required at the end of the program.
The Board of LSCC awards the certificate, at the successful conclusion of the program, in its sole discretion.
This certificate program is the foundation for clerical, and lay, preparation in the independent sacramental (Catholic) tradition. It is a practicum preparing the student for service to Him (at the altar and in community).
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.
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Living Spirit Catholic Community Syllabus
LSCC 102 3 credits
INSTRUCTOR
Bishop Mary Unger, Presiding Bishop
PHONE
772-530-4541
EMAIL
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 requiredCourse 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 3 credits
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.
_____________________________________________________________________Got Prayer?
(Spiritual Journey Through Prayer)
LSCC Course 104 3 credits
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 3 credits
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 $100 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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"Bible (Lectio) Studies Series"
LSCC Course 106 3 credits
A Weekly Bible Study
Leaders Rotate (Bishops Mary, Fidel, and Deacon Dan)
Sources - Old and New Testaments (KJV, NKJV, NIV, Inclusive, and other versions)
Online via FB live stream and ZOOM platforms.
Correspondence version launching in 2025.
This is a periodic series of group studies (from Scripture, tradition, and relevant commentaries) integrated with LSCC's Masses, its Benedictines of the Living Spirit activities, LSCC courses, and other ecclesial functions.
Contacts -
maryunger77@gmail.com
frfidelsuwanneemissions@mail.com
drshark772@hotmail.com
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LSCC Seminar Course 107 3 credits
This is the capstone project for the certificate program. The student shall submit a paper summarizing the practical, sacramental, spiritual, and thelogical lessons learned in and outside of class.
A presentation is presented to the committee at the end of the course.
The committee will be comprised of at least three LSCC Board members.
Contact the Registrar, at frfidelsuwanneemissions@mail.com, or the Presiding Bishop at maryunger77@gmail.com, for information.
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- Dr. Fidel Iglesias, Auxiliary Bishop / Pastor, LSCC
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