Objective: In this course, students will learn about the Crucifixion of Christ. 

This compelling five-part course studies the Crucifixion, how it was performed, why the Romans used it, and why the Crucifixion is such an important symbol of the Catholic faith.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 1 - The Cruelty of Crucifixion

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 1 - The Cruelty of Crucifixion - VIDEO

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 1 - The Cruelty of Crucifixion - STUDY GUIDE

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 1 - The Cruelty of Crucifixion Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (3/8/21)

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 1 - The Cruelty of Crucifixion - QUIZ
  • 02

    The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 2 - Why the Crucifix?

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 2 - Why the Crucifix? - STUDY GUIDE

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 2 - Why the Crucifix? - VIDEO

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 2 - Why the Crucifix? Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (3/16/22)

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 2 - Why the Crucifix? - QUIZ
  • 03

    The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 3 - Christ Upon the Cross

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 3 - Christ Upon the Cross - STUDY GUIDE

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 3 - Christ Upon the Cross - VIDEO

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 3 - Christ Upon the Cross - Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (3/18/22)

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 3 - Christ Upon the Cross - QUIZ
  • 04

    The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 4 - The Way of Sorrow

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 4 - The Way of Sorrow - STUDY GUIDE

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 4 - The Way of Sorrow - VIDEO

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 4 - The Way of Sorrow - QUIZ
  • 05

    The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 5 - A Saving Death

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 5 - A Saving Death - STUDY GUIDE

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 5 - A Saving Death - VIDEO

    • The Crucifixion of Christ - Lesson 5 - A Saving Death - QUIZ

What others have been saying about this course:

Wes Lee

4 star rating

“Helps me understand and differentiate redemption vs salvation.”

“Helps me understand and differentiate redemption vs salvation.”

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Patricia Villalobos

5 star rating

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George Koerner

5 star rating

“Excellent, Enjoy the text.”

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education