The seminars offered by the Academy are intended for interested lay people of every professional background as well as students of theology, priests, religion teachers and catechists. They are also directed towards converts, candidates for baptism as well as persons with no or little connection to the Church and its tradition but who now want to learn about it. Some dioceses support the seminars as supplementary education courses.




The Villa Cavalletti, set in a large park, offers the teaching and accommodation facilities for the duration of the course. The same conditions apply for courses held in the Marlene-Kirchner-House in Urfeld at Lake Walchensee in Bavaria.

The courses are held in German. Simultaneous interpretation into English and Italian can be offered, depending on the group’s need. Other translations by arrangement.

Enrolment for classes should be made not later than two weeks before courses start. Since the number of participants is limited
we recommend enroling earlier.