LANE Classes 2025-2026
Habemus Papam: The Dawn of Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy
In this exciting year marking our first new pope in over a decade, the Lakeshore Academy for New Evangelization (LANE) presents “Habemus Papam: The Dawn of Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy”—a three-part series delving into the rich legacy of the papacy and the promising beginnings of Pope Leo XIV’s leadership. Drawing from history, theology, and current events, we’ll examine how the Church’s mission evolves in today’s world.
Each part consists of four engaging sessions at Our Lady of the Lake on Monday evenings from 7:00—8:00 p.m. in Room 1, blending lectures, discussions, and practical insights to strengthen your faith and equip you to share it.
Open to all adults; no prerequisites. Registration now open. See below for the topic and dates for each part.
Fishers of Men: From Peter to Leo XIV
September 22 – October 13, 2025
Discover the papacy’s 2,000-year journey from St. Peter to our 267th pope, Leo XIV. Explore its evolution, modern roles, powers, and Vatican workings.
Echoes of a Lion: Lessons from Leo XIII
October 27 – November 17, 2025
Why did Cardinal Robert Prevost choose “Leo”? Learn from Pope Leo XIII’s visionary teachings on 19th-century issues and how they inspire our new pope on economics, bioethics, AI, and more.
Pope Leo’s First Moves
February 23 – March 16, 2026
Nearing Pope Leo XIV’s first anniversary, explore his unfolding vision: linking 2,000 years of faith to modern challenges like technology and AI, while pursuing unity amid the approaching millennium of the Great Schism.
