Objective: Students will learn about the humble St. Francis who reformed medieval monasticism and taught humility and gentleness to all. This course will explore his life and his enduring legacy of mercy. 

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Siid Vincent

“Five Stars!! This lesson was very informative and very easy to understand! I loved it.”

“Five Stars!! This lesson was very informative and very easy to understand! I loved it.”

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Rosemary Sullivan

“Very Good Class. My favorite saint. Thank you.”

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 1

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    • Introduction
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    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 1 - STUDY GUIDE
    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - VIDEO
    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 1 - QUIZ
  • 02

    Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 2

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    • Introduction
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    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 2 - STUDY GUIDE
    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 2 - VIDEO
    • Religious Education - Middle School - Catechism - St. Francis - Lesson 2 - QUIZ

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

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.

Marshall Connolly

Director of Education

Marshall Connolly