Mission Statement
The Catholic Distance University (CDU) responds to the need for lifelong spiritual formation and a deeper knowledge of Church teaching. CDU’s mission calls for transmitting faithfully and systematically the teachings of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition of the Church, and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage of the Fathers, Doctors, and Saints.
CDU educates adults worldwide in the teachings of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church. CDU’s mission responds to the command of Christ to teach all nations (cf. Mt 28:19-20; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47).
| "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." Matthew 28.19-20 |
This is done in support of the evangelizing and catechizing mission of the Roman Catholic Church, in fidelity to the Church’s Magisterium, the documents of the Second Vatican Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other magisterial documents, and in cooperation with local dioceses.
CDU serves, in particular, Catholics who wish to deepen their faith and/or pursue professional development: the laity, among them parents and catechists; priests, permanent deacons, and religious. It also welcomes non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the Catholic Church. CDU offers degree and non-degree programs using a variety of distance education techniques and technologies, including online courses and programs. |
