Jubilee of Hope 2025: Understanding Its Meaning and Mission Masterclass

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In this FREE Masterclass moderated by Steve Botsford, William Keimig, DMin, Deputy Director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delves into the Jubilee of Hope, examining the theological virtue of hope, its practical applications in daily Catholic life, and the example set by Jesus and young saints. Explore how hope sustains and propels us forward, especially during this Jubilee Year.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

CLASS 1—Jubilee of Hope–Forming Tireless Cultivators of the Seeds of the Gospel

• Deepening Understanding of Hope: Explore hope as a crucial theological virtue that guides us through challenges and anchors us in God's promises.
• Hope in a Catholic’s Daily Life: See how hope shapes daily actions and decisions of Catholics, driving them toward both eternal and immediate goodness.
• Reflection on Jesus’ Life as a Model: Reflect on how Jesus’ life becomes the shape of our walk toward God’s promises.

CLASS 2—Pilgrims of Hope–Seeds that Transform All Creation from Within

• Our Vocation's Role in Fostering Hope: Understand how our calling as Christians not only sustains us, but actively inspires hope in ourselves and others.
• Guidance from Young Saints: Examine the lives of young saints in our Church who exemplify living hope amidst spiritual warfare and suffering. Their trust in God's plan provides a model for our own paths in difficult times.
• Growth Opportunities: Explore opportunities to deepen our hope through targeted prayer sessions and reflective practices designed to fortify our spiritual resilience.

Once you register, you'll get immediate access to the Masterclass videos, reflection questions, and featured resources.

If you watch the two classes, you’ll qualify to receive a Certificate of Participation. More specifics will be emailed to you once you start watching the videos. Please use the same email you registered with throughout this process.

About Dr. Bill Keimig

Dr. Bill Keimig is the Deputy Director of the Catechetical Institute (CI) at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. For 15 years, he served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Catholic Church in Clinton, Maryland. Along with this work, Dr. Keimig served as a master catechist in the Hearts Aflame and Faith Foundations catechist formation programs for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. Dr. Keimig has served as a speaker in many other settings, including at the annual St. John Bosco Conference in Steubenville for over two decades, and at major venues in over 85 dioceses. He served for nine years as the Director of the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM), which assists dioceses in training clergy and laity to do RCIA ministry, and was the managing editor of ACM’s series of RCIA texts currently used in thousands of U.S. parishes and in many other countries. He also served for nine years as a volunteer counselor for a local crisis pregnancy center. Dr. Keimig holds a Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America, and a Master’s Degree in Theology and Christian Ministry with a Certification in Catechetics from Franciscan University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Management from the University of Maryland in environmental policy. He and his wife, Heather, have six children running around: Rose, William, Julianna, Theodore, Elizabeth, and Gregory.