Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Loaning of Materials COVID-19 Restriction Lifted
We are now able to loan materials and resources for our media option classes and VLCFF classes (DVDs & books). If you would like to complete a media option class or need to borrow reading materials for a VLCFF class, you must contact Elo (erowan@archlou.org or 502-636-0296, ext. 1236) to make arrangements to pick up the materials.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd ZOOM information session
You are Invited! 
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Level 1 training Z0OM information session with Mandie DeVries, certified trainer.
Friday, June 19, 2020, 9:30-11 a.m. CST
To reserve your spot and get the access code, email Agnes Kovas at akovacs@saintmeinrad.edu.
For information about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training at St. Meinrad click here.
RCIA Will Never Be the Same Again- FREE WEBINAR
Tue, Jun 9, 2020 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
For a full schedule of presentations in the Ave Maria Press Professional Development Webinar Series, click here.
Learning to Interpret Christian Art
Caravaggio, Supper at Emmaus, National Gallery, London (Wikimedia Commons)
In looking into some online educational resources, I recently fell down the delightful rabbit hole that is Kahn Academy’s series of presentations and videos connected with their AP Art History course. A section on culture and religion for art history begins with short lessons on the basic context of Christianity, standard scenes from the life of Christ in art, the image in early medieval art, and architecture and liturgy. The lessons culminate with a fine series of short videos, “The Audacity of Christian Art.” The beautifully produced series is written and presented by Dr. Chloe Reddaway, Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Curator in Art and Religion at London’s National Gallery. Drawing on her background in both theology and art history, she leads viewers through rich visual elements of mostly Renaissance-period Christian art, pointing both to theological understandings and ways that viewers are invited to interact with the works.
Sacramental and Liturgical Guidance
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VLCFF- registration for cycle 5 is now open
Registration for cycle 5 classes with the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation begins today. Classes will begin July 12, but do not hesitate to register; classes fill up quickly. https://vlcff.udayton.edu/
If you need assistance determining which classes to take to help you with your catechist certificate with the Archdiocese of Louisville contact Lynn, lmcdaniel@archlou.org.
The following classes fulfill some requirements for the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Associate Level Catechist Certificate. Click here to see the full list of upcoming classes.
Class List -University of Dayton, VLCFF
With the COVID- 19 social distancing restrictions still in place many catechists and teachers are looking to online options for their professional development and faith formation. The University of Dayton, through its Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF), offers many online classes with CEUs that can be transferred to catechist credits with the Archdiocese of Louisville.
To find out more information about VLCFF click here to visit the VLCFF website.
All Are Welcome Here – Practicing Christ’s Call to Hospitality
Author: AGNES KOVACS is the Director of Continuing Formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and has a certificate in Pastoral Care with a specialty in reflective practices.
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“Hospitality matters because it is necessary for fulfilling the evangelization mission of the Church. In other words, without hospitality, there is no Church. May this booklet affirm what is already happening, pose some challenges for expanding our common understanding of hospitality, and be a source of encouragement to seek and find the face of Christ in all whom we encounter.”-from the Introduction
Although the ways parishes provide hospitality might be different right now, the spirit of welcome and helpfulness will never change. This inspiring booklet for parish leaders and volunteers is filled with inspiration about the nature of hospitality, and ways we might rethink our own comfort and convenience for the sake of others. “Hospitality in community is contextual,” says Agnes Kovacs. “While it conveys universal values, it does so in a particular place and time.” And while hospitality in community may seem more complicated than ever, she assures us that “all God asks of us is to begin.” A wonderful booklet for thought and reflection as pastors and parish leaders have conversations about hospitality and welcome—now and in the months ahead.
Celebrating the RCIA scrutinies outside the usual times
“These are huge, huge, huge spiritual benefits! We would never want to deny this powerful step in the conversion process to the elect. Because this step is so crucial to their spiritual conversion and their preparation for initiation, all three scrutinies must be celebrated.”
During a recent TeamRCIA Community Chat, several questions came up about celebrating the scrutinies outside the usual times. Let’s take a look at some issues that parishes may be experiencing.
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