Available Live and On-Demand
Leaders in Catholic health care have come to recognize the crucial importance of formation in ensuring the Catholic identity of our ministries. In response to member needs, CHA is pleased to introduce Foundations On-Demand as a sister program to Foundations Live.
Foundations Live
An Interactive 8-week Virtual Formation and Development Program
Thursdays
Jan. 29 to Mar. 19, 2026
1-3:30 p.m. ET.
- Leadership in Catholic Health Care
- Jesus, The Foundation of Catholic Health Care
- Catholic Social Tradition
- Spirituality: Individual, Organizational and Operational
- Ethics and the Catholic Moral Tradition
- Community Benefit and Global Health
- Stewarding Culture and Creation
- Eldercare and Palliative Care
- Models of the Church and Sponsorship Today
- Discernment
Designed for Leaders Like You!
Considered an essential primer for new and current leaders in Catholic health care, Foundations of Catholic Health Care Leadership deepens understanding of the pivotal role leaders play in carrying out the healing mission of Catholic health care in serving the needs of patients, families, communities and the common good.
Engaging Virtual Experience
Foundations Live takes place in a series of eight consecutive weekly virtual sessions starting on Jan. 29 to March 19, from 1-3:30 p.m. ET. An orientation to familiarize participants with the program and virtual format will be on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET.
Each session features presentations from CHA experts in key areas of Catholic health care, as well as valuable opportunities for dialogue and networking in breakout sessions and virtual discussions between sessions.
The curriculum draws from scriptural, theological, and spiritual dimensions of health care ministry, including ethics and the Catholic social tradition. Attention is given to integrating aspects of Catholic identity with community benefit, global health, caring for creation, advocacy, and discernment in decision-making.
Foundations On-Demand
Always Available
Foundations On-Demand is ideal for new leaders who miss scheduled formation opportunities locally or with CHA. The program is also for those who have difficulty getting away from their work to attend a scheduled program.
Dialogue Partner
A local dialogue partner supports On-Demand participants as they work the program at their own pace.
Brochure Register
| Foundations Live | Foundations On-Demand | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Type | Live sessions offered virtually from January to March each year | Self-paced modules with flexible completion times |
| Interaction | Real-time cohort interactions, small group discussions, and community-building | Progress independently with structured content and assignments |
| Content Delivery | Eight immersive sessions, led by CHA staff | Eleven shorter modules with videos, articles, and assignments |
| Learning Materials | Includes pre-reads, journal entries, assignments, breakout groups, and live discussions | Features presentation videos, articles, print materials, and final assignments |
| Support | Fosters a sense of community that often extends beyond the program | Independent learning with support from a local dialogue partner |
| Schedule | Attend scheduled live sessions | Access content according to your own schedule |
| Pace of Learning | Eight consecutive weeks | Complete assignments at your own pace |