Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Women of the Church National Conference 2023
When it comes to women in the Church, the Spirit is stirring.
Join us July 19-21, 2023 in Collegeville, MN for the third Women of the Church national conference. Sponsored by Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. The conference will do as St. Paul urged the early Roman Church: to Welcome Her and all her extraordinary gifts.
Everyday, through diverse vocations, women share their leadership skills, liturgical and ministerial talents, theological insight, and prophetic imagination. Come celebrate these gifts and, in community with others, imagine a Church even more welcoming of women.
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5 tips for going back to confession if it’s been a while
Lent is a time when a lot of people think about returning to the sacrament of reconciliation. But if it’s been a while, that can be kind of a daunting idea. What are the words I’m supposed to say, exactly? And what happens if I don’t do it right?
If you’re someone who’s thinking about going back to the sacrament, here are a few tips to help you get more comfortable.
To continue reading this article by Jim McDermott from America Magazine click here.
Retreat on National Standards from NALM
Retreat on Standard 1: The Human Dimension
Why should I attend?
This 3-hour retreat will offer you the following:
* Deep reflection on Standard 1: The Human Dimension
* Ways you can use the standards for your own personal growth as a lay minister.
* Tools you can bring back to your place of ministry to offer retreats for those in your ministry.
* A prayerful exploration of your ministerial vocation.
* A chance to relax, recharge, and retreat.
The cost of the retreat includes the following:
1. The retreat experience itself.
2. The Facilitator guide in electronic format.
3. The Participant guide in electronic format.
Similar retreats on standards 2-4 will be offered in the future. Click here for the 2018 National Certification Standards.
Tuesday, March 14 @ 1:30-4:30 PM EST
Non-Member / Basic: $50
Standard / Sustaining: $40
| Meet the Retreat Facilitators |
 Fr. Joe Merkt has dedicated his priestly life to supporting and promoting lay ministry. He has been a NALM member for almost thirty-five years, and has served on a number of NALM’s committees and also on its Board of Directors. He has given presentations, directed workshops, and guided retreats for lay ministers in a number of dioceses. Fr. Joe helped develop the original common lay ministry standards. These continue to be updated and enriched by NALM in collaboration with a number of other national ministry associations. These Spirit filled standards, fully endorsed by the US Bishop’s Office for Certification of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, provide the inspiration for this retreat. |
Pattie Batchman, recently retired former Director of the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Office for the Diocese of Cleveland. She has B.S. degrees in Biology and Computer Science, and a Master of Theology from St. Mary Seminary and Diocesan Certification. Previously, she has served as Pastoral Associate, Director of Religious Education, and Youth & Young Adult Ministry Leader. Pattie is passionate about offering education and formation for all who serve in our Church, for both volunteers and parish staff members, to equip and empower missionary disciples to serve God and others!  |
Lenten Retreat
Space is limited for our annual Lenten Retreat. Be sure to pre-register to reserve your spot!
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