Objective: In this course, students will learn about novenas, and pray the Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers. Students will also learn about the need for the Heavenly Father to empower earthly fathers with the Holy Spirit in an age that has all but forgotten, or even rejected, fatherhood. 

Students can also explore more resources on Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library. There are 10 lessons in this powerful course.

This course is ideal for families, classrooms, study/prayer groups, and individuals.

Your complete course includes an introduction to novenas which explains the history and importance of this cherished prayer tradition.

Each mobile-friendly video lesson contains a complete devotion, a study guide, and a short quiz to test your understanding.

Grow in faith and devotion with this remarkable course! Begin your 100% FREE class by clicking the 'Sign up now!' button below or on Top Menu. 

You’re joining our global classroom. Thousands of students from all over the world, each with their own unique story, learn at their own pace on Catholic Online School every single day.

Free Resources and tools for students, parents, and teachers. We’re working hard to ensure that Catholic Online School empowers teachers of all kinds to better understand what their children or students are up to and how best to help them. 

For free. For everyone. Forever.

With God, you can learn anything

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction to the Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Introduction to the Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Introduction to the Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - VIDEO

    • Introduction to the Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - QUIZ

  • 02

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 1

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 1 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 1 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 1 - QUIZ

  • 03

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 2

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 2 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 2 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 2 - QUIZ

  • 04

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 3

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 3 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 3 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 3 - QUIZ

  • 05

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 4

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 4 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 4 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 4 - QUIZ

  • 06

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 5

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 5 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 5 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 5 - QUIZ

  • 07

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 6

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 6 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 6 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 6 - QUIZ

  • 08

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 7

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 7 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 7 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 7 - QUIZ

  • 09

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 8

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 8 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 8 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 8 - QUIZ

  • 10

    Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 9

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 9 - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 9 - VIDEO

    • Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers - Day 9 - QUIZ

Reviews

Rita Bata'anisia

5 star rating

“I think Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers is good to help our Earthly Fathers. Wonderful Novena.”

“I think Novena to the Heavenly Father for our Earthly Fathers is good to help our Earthly Fathers. Wonderful Novena.”

Read Less

Zasi Stany Rume

5 star rating

“Nine days prayer to the heavenly father for our earthly fathers. Loved it.”

“Nine days prayer to the heavenly father for our earthly fathers. Loved it.”

Read Less

Gilbert Esteves

5 star rating

“Good source of enlightenment, kept me praying.”

“Good source of enlightenment, kept me praying.”

Read Less

Macybella Suarez

5 star rating

“Interesting novena, engaging and lovely.”

“Interesting novena, engaging and lovely.”

Read Less

Helen Dang

4 star rating

“Good source and content...very prayerful and heartfelt.”

“Good source and content...very prayerful and heartfelt.”

Read Less

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Deacon Keith Fournier has been ordained as a Deacon for twenty six years. He and his wife have been married for 46 years. Together they raised five children and have seven grandchildren.

Deacon Fournier holds his Bachelors Degree (BA) in Theology and Philosophy from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He holds his Juris Doctor in Law (JD) from the University of Pittsburgh Law School. He holds His Masters Degree in Sacred Theology (MTS) from the John Paul II Institute of the Lateran University. He holds His Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Moral Theology from the Catholic University of America. He is currently working toward completion of a Doctorate in Moral Theology by completing his dissertation.

Deacon Fournier is serving the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, under Bishop Joseph Strickland. He serves at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and works with the Bishop. He is the General Legal Counsel for the Diocese of Tyler. He is also the Director of Deacon Formation for the Diocese of Tyler. Finally, He is the Dean of Catholic identity for the Bishop Gorman Catholic School in the Diocese of Tyler.

Deacon Keith Fournier is the Dean and Chaplain of Catholic Online School.

Deacon Keith Fournier

Dean and Chaplin