Sanctifica Eos in Veritate
Forming Community Leaders Sanctified in the Truth of Christ
Our Mission
Through our academic program, Aquinas Lafayette exists to form Catholics with a love of the Truth and impel and empower them in the mission of the Church—to consecrate the world to the Kingdom of Christ.
Our Promise
Aquinas Lafayette is committed to presenting fundamental themes of Catholicism in fidelity to Sacred Scripture, Tradition, and the Church's Magisterium. In areas of theology and philosophy, the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas is given a privileged place among the theologians and philosophers presented.
“Grant me, O Lord, my God, a mind to know you, diligence to seek you, and wisdom to find you.”
-Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas
“The Aquinas Institute opened my eyes to this tradition of theology and philosophy, and I have never looked back. I took eight courses with the Aquinas Institute and changed my major from Math Education to Theology. I was well prepared the for the challenges of graduate studies as I completed my MA in Theology at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans. The Aquinas Institute offered me great education right here in Lafayette and provided a solid foundation in further theological studies.”
— Rev. Mr. Adam Conque, MA“I am taking the course, Theology of the Consecrated Life, offered through the Aquinas Institute. For me, thus far, it has been…an insight to the unknown - the answers to all those questions, ideas and concerns that stir the soul... an introduction to a beginning…”
— Richard W. LeDoux“ I began taking classes with the Aquinas Institute in the fall of 2017 because I wanted to learn more about my faith. In addition to growing my faith, I have also learned a great deal about myself and my role and responsibilities as a baptized Catholic. Through the courses of Spiritual Theology, Theology of the Body, Philosophy, Gender Identity, and one on St. Augustine, I have realized how much there is to learn about our Catholic faith and this development is a life-long process. ”
— Chandra LeBoeuf