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Learning becomes Mission, Mission becomes Joy!
Our Mission
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Rooted in the mission of the Guadalupe Radio Network, the Academy seeks to foster Knowledge of divine truth, promote Understanding of the mysteries of faith, and cultivate Wisdom for living a holy and authentic Catholic life in the modern world. Through faithful teaching and prayerful reflection, we aim to help all Catholics to love more deeply, evangelize more effectively, and glorify God in all things.
Worried you might not know enough? Perfect. You’re exactly who these classes are for! GRN Academy courses are introductory and welcoming, not academic or intimidating. No hard exams. No cold-calling. No pressure to sound smart. Just clear teaching, good discussion, and a supportive environment where questions are encouraged.
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Course Offerings: Fall 2026
The fall Session begins on Monday, 21 september, 2026
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Course: Raising Upright Kids in an Upside Down World
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Course DescriptionTo raise a one in a hundred child, you must be willing to be a one in a hundred parent. That’s a major challenge in a culture no longer on your side. It takes resolve, confidence and calm authority. It takes love and discipline, lots of both. Dr Ray’s parenting course means to give you the love and strength you need to raise a one in a hundred young adult who seeks God. Schedule
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Course: Everything St. Thomas Aquinas Teaches about the Virtues
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Course DescriptionDid you know that St. Thomas Aquinas wrote more about the Virtues than any other topic in his Summa Theologica? That’s because knowledge and cultivation of the virtues is necessary for living a good life and achieving our ultimate goal of uniting with God in heaven. In this class you’ll learn everything St Thomas Aquinas teaches about the Virtues in the Summa Theologica, including the moral, intellectual, cardinal and theological virtues, so that by cultivating a life of virtue you can direct your life to your final end of perfect happiness with God. Schedule
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Course: Hold Firm to the End: A Biblical Study of the Letter to the Hebrews
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Course DescriptionThe drums of war sounded as Jewish Zealots went to war against the Romans. Jesus, in his Mt. Olivet Discourse had foretold of this war and warned his followers to have nothing to do with it. Rather they were to flee Jerusalem when they saw it surrounded by armies. We will study how the Letter to the Hebrews exhorts Jewish Christians not to return to Jewish rituals out of a misguided nationalism. All the Temple rituals pointed to Jesus, who fulfills them and is superior to them. Stay faithful unto death. Schedule
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Course: Your Guardian Angel and You
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Course DescriptionThis class will be like a retreat where the learners develop a relationship with their Guardian Angel. Debbie will discuss stories of saints and guardian angels and the role that guardian angels play in our lives. Fr. Mike Driscoll, Debbie’s co-host on The Spirit World will consecrate all the learners to their Guardian Angels on the last class of the session. Schedule
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Course: Seven Holy Habits: Constructing Holiness with the Tools of the Church
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Course DescriptionIn this class, you will experience a course where you are challenged to grow in your faith and personal holiness. You will be offered tools and templates from the Church and the Saints to help you. We cannot remain stagnant; we are either growing closer to God or drifting further away. Let's organize, sharpen, and USE the tools we have been given to grow closer to Christ each day. More Information: Course Outline Schedule
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Course: We Share Our Story
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Course DescriptionBlending prayerful reflection with practical skills, you will learn how to:
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Course: How to Live as a Catholic in a Confused World
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Course DescriptionWe are living in a time of deep confusion. Moral truths that were once taken for granted are now questioned or rejected. Many Catholics feel uncertain about how to respond to the culture, to their families, and even to their own doubts. This course is designed to provide clarity, confidence, and peace in the midst of that confusion. Drawing from Scripture, the Catechism, and practical wisdom, we will explore how to think clearly, live faithfully, and remain grounded in truth even when the world around us seems to have lost its way. We will address real-life challenges, including navigating difficult conversations, dealing with doubt, raising families in a secular culture, and maintaining hope in uncertain times. This is not an abstract theology course. It is a practical guide to living the Catholic faith with clarity, courage, and peace, right now. Schedule
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What Students Are Saying
"GRN, which was already fantastic, has made a huge leap forward in its commitment to sharing and offering education in our faith through the GRN Academy. The GRN Academy is a wonderful blessing that I am very thankful for. I encourage everyone to give it a try! "
"I feel the course helped me to grow in being able to understand and relate to other people. There was no intimidation and we were free to ask questions. I don't think we can ever know too much about our Catholic faith."
