Confirmation Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016
Time:             10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  T.B.A.
Cost:             $25.00 (includes lunch) (check payable to YOUTH  MINISTRY)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Karl Dolson at
kdolson@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1310
Catechist Credit: 5 hours applies toward Catechetics

Join us for a practical and informative workshop for any and all adults who walk with young people in their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation: catechists, school religion teachers, youth ministers, DRE/PCLs, Confirmation retreat and service coordinators.
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Faith Development
Date: Monday, August 1, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dawn Della Bella, Director of Lifelong Formation and Education, St. Albert the Great Parish
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level or Catechetics

This is a study of the development nature of faith and the diverse expressions of faith formed by tradition, culture, and life experience.
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Images of God
Date: Monday, August 1, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dr. Kevin Caspersen, Director of Faith Formation, Our Lady of Lourdes
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level or Theology in the area of Spirituality

This class is an exploration into both the personal and communal images of God and how they impact our sense of community and ministry.
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Introduction to Catholic Identity for Teachers New to Teaching in Catholic Schools
Date:             Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Time:             10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:        Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             No Charge
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: No Credit (Required for those who are new to teaching in Catholic Schools who are not Catholic)

This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the central elements which shape Catholic identity and explore their influence on school culture.  Teachers from other faith traditions will have an opportunity to learn about Catholic beliefs and ask questions to help them understand the unique Catholic school environment.
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Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching
Date:             Ongoing
Location:         Archdiocese of Louisville Online Course
Presenter:  Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314.  Once your registration has been processed, you will receive directions on how to enroll in the course.
Catechist Credit: 7 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Justice

This course will provide you with a general understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and practical ways to integrate it into your curriculum.
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Introduction to Christology
Date:             Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Location:                     Flaget Center
Presenter:        Fr. Joe Graffis, Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Gregory
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:               Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:       2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Introduction to Christology or 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Christology

This class will provide a study of the Christian understanding of the person of Jesus and the impact it has on one’s practices.
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Introduction to Prayer
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  Sr. Rosella McCormick, O.S.U.
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level or Theology in the content area of Prayer

This is a study of the diverse forms of individual and communal prayer and identification of one’s own preferred style of prayer.
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Introduction to Sacraments
Date:             Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:        Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Introduction to Sacraments or 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments

This class explores the meaning of the Sacraments, the role they have in the Church, and the principles of liturgical celebration of the Sacraments.
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Introduction to Scripture
Dates:            Thursday, August 4, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:        Fr. Joe Graffis, Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Gregory
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581, ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Introduction to Scripture or 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Scripture

This class explores the Catholic understanding of Scripture and the meanings of inspiration and revelation.
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Mentoring Experience
Date:             Ongoing
Presenter:        Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Registration:     Contact Denise Puckett at dpuckett@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1315
Catechist Credit: At completion 15 hours applies toward Mentoring Experience

Upon entering the Advanced Level-Phase II, the catechist is required to select a mentor, who has given witness to his/her faith in the context of effective catechetical ministry.  The mentor may be a Principal, PCL, Coordinator or another Catechist who has obtained a Master or Professional catechist certificate or other equivalencies. Contact Denise Puckett, dpuckett@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 to begin the Mentoring Experience.
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New to Teaching Eucharist
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:   Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Presenter:        Ann Pifer, Associate Director of Religious Education, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:           Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:       3 hours applies towards Catechetics

This class will review basic information about the theology of Eucharist and introduce catechists to skills and techniques for preparing children for “First Communion.”  It will provide helpful suggestions and practical resources.
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New to Teaching Reconciliation
Date:             Monday, August 1, 2015
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dawn Della Bella, Director of Lifelong Formation and Education, St. Albert the Great Parish
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 3 hours applies towards Catechetics

This class will review basic information about the theology of Reconciliation and look at the components of providing an effective sacramental Reconciliation celebration.  It will provide helpful suggestions and practical resources.
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Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I
Date:             Ongoing
Location:         Archdiocese of Louisville On-Line Course
Presenter:  Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or  call (502) 448-8581, ext. 1314.  Once your registration has been processed, you will receive directions on how to enroll in the course.
Catechist Credit: 2 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course is an introductory overview of catechesis, which will provide you with a general understanding of the purpose, goals, and methodology of the ministry of catechesis.  It will introduce the Kentucky Religious Education Guidelines and provide you with ideas and resources to use in catechetical session planning.
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Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 or Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenters:       Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville and
Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:           Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:       3 hours applies toward Associate Level (Required) in the content area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course will focus on the catechetical process in passing on the faith, introduce some of the distinguishing characteristics of the Catholic Church, review the process of Catechist Formation, and introduce practical resources from OLFE.
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