Full course description
A Foretaste of Future Glory:
The Mass Explained
Sunday, July 6, 2025 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
Instructor
Fr. Mario Amore
Director, Office of Evangelization & Missionary Discipleship, Archdiocese of Detroit & Part-Time Faculty Member, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Teaching Assistant
Melissa Pordon
Course Description
“A Foretaste of Future Glory: The Mass Explained” explores the beauty and symbolism of the sacred liturgy. This course will lead participants through all the parts of the Mass, which is full of rich symbolism and meaning. This course will help participants not only to understand what happens at the Mass but also to discover the divine drama taking place between God and his people at every liturgical celebration. This course will connect believers with solid Catholic resources, helping them grow in their knowledge of the faith and equipping them for the New Evangelization.
This course is not intended to be academically strenuous but to provide a shallow-entry point for those who have busy lives and need flexibility. This course is designed for personal enrichment and does not count towards any academic credit at Sacred Heart Major Seminary or for any certification in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Contact
For questions about course content contact the instructor/teaching assistants using the Inbox on the red menu bar on the left side of your online course page.
For technical support see the Tech Support guide in the Welcome module of the course.
Textbooks
Required Readings:
No required texts for this course
Schedule of Topics:
- Introductory Module: Available beginning June 16, 2025
- Module 1: The Importance of the Mass (July 6 - July 12)
- Module 2: The Specifics of the Mass (July 13 - July 19)
- Module 3: Inspiration, Prayer, and Preparation (July 20 - July 26)
- Module 4: The Central Prayer of the Mass: The Eucharistic Prayer (July 27 - August 2)
- Module 5: Pledge of Future Glory (August 3 - August 9)
Weekly Activities:
The following learning activities are available to students each week. There are no specific requirements for participating in the course. However, those who complete all the videos and self-tests will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
- Weekly video lectures
- Weekly recommended readings and links to additional learning resources
- Weekly self-test to see what you’ve learned
- Open online discussion for participants to share with each other what they are learning and encourage each other
The time commitment is flexible for this course. There is one weekly video lecture (~20 min). Participants who are interested in completing all recommended readings and course tasks can expect to spend around 2-3 hours/week on the course. However, levels of participation and engagement are up to the discretion of the individual.
All Equip Courses Include These Features:
- A dedicated online learning support coordinator to offer prompt assistance
- 24/7 access to the digital learning environment
- Engagement as a community of connected learners who share a common faith
- Extended access to course content after the course end date
- Learning environment support provided by Canvas (our learning management platform)
- Technical assistance provided by Sacred Heart’s IT staff
- A Certificate of Completion is awarded to those who complete the course learning activities
Technical Requirements: