Christus Vivit: Exploring Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation for Young People

Date:                           Monday, April 28, 2025

Time:                           3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Location:                     Our Lady of Lourdes, Adult Formation Rm, 508 Breckenridge Ln., 40207

Presenter:                   Dr. Thomas Malewitz, Asst. Professor/Dir. Ed.D: Leadership Program, Spalding University

Cost:                            $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Registration:                Preregistration is required. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or

(502) 636-0296, ext.1267.     

Catechist Credit:         3 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church

This session will explore Pope Francis’s 2019 letter to young people. Overshadowed by the 2020 pandemic, this letter continues to offer insights into a reengagement for youth and their relationship with Christ in the 21st century. Focus will also be paid to discuss several holy men and women who are exemplars of faith for youth and young adults mentioned in the letter, as well as the Pontiff’s insight into the digitalization of culture.

Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II

Date:                           Saturday, April 12, 2025        

Time:                           9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location:                     St. Aloysius, Eagle’s Nest, 212 Mercy Dr., 40056    

Cost:                            $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Presenters:                  Mary Hynes, Pastoral Associate, St. Aloysius, Peewee Valley                    

Registration:               Preregistration is required. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or

(502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.

Catechist Credit:         3 hours apply toward Associate Level in the 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 the Office of Faith Formation.

Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II

Date:                           Wednesday, May 14, 2025    

Time:                           6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location:                     St. Thomas, 870 St. Thomas Ln. 40004

Cost:                            $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Presenters:                  Debbie Minton, Director of Religious Formation, St. Athanasius                 

Registration:               Preregistration is required. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or

(502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.

Catechist Credit:         3 hours apply toward Associate Level in the 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 the Office of Faith Formation.

*Participants will be expected to complete 2 assignments before class.  The assignments will be sent via email at the time of registration.