Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
A Bishop’s RCIA “Cheat Sheet”
…we have compiled the following summary of RCIA facts. You might call it a bishop’s “cheat sheet” of sorts. Some points may already be familiar, and others might come as a surprise. Some might affirm your current diocesan practice, while others may invite you to take another look at the rite. In any case, we hope this list can be helpful to you, your seminarians and other leaders in formation, and to those you have delegated to steward and oversee the initiation process in your parishes, schools, and communities.
Catholic Men’s Conference
It is not too late to register to attend the 2019 Louisville Catholic Men’s Conference. You can register online at https://www.archlou.org/mensconference/.
Catechist Credit is available. You must be a registered participant. Then after attending the conference fill out an evaluation form and send it to the Office of Faith Formation.
Upcoming Webinars for Sadlier Religion
Thursday, April 4, 4 p.m. EDT
Engaging Parents
as Learners and Teachers
Sue Muldoon, MA, will explore options for structuring family religious education that help parents to partner with their child’s catechist and empower children to grow in faith.
Thursday, April 11, 4 p.m. EDT
The Outpouring of
the Holy Spirit in Our Lives
Donna Eschenauer, PhD, explores the Sacrament of Confirmation and the profound meaning of the ongoing reality of the “outpouring of the Holy Spirit” in our everyday lives. Practical application and questions for reflection will be offered to participants.
https://www.sadlier.com/religion/resources/lifelong-learning-webinars
840 WHAS Radio- Catholic Men’s Conference
Tune in Thursday, March 28 at 3:30pm to 840 WHAS Radio when Terry Meiners will host Archbishop Kurtz as they talk about the upcoming Men’s Conference.
For more information or to register for the conference go to
https://www.archlou.org/mensconference/.
https://whas.iheart.com/featured/terry-meiners/
376 prepare to enter the church
Men, women and children preparing for sacraments of initiation in the Catholic Church were recognized during ceremonies at St. Bernadette Church March 10. About 185 catechumens, pictured above, were recognized during the Rite of Election. Another 191 candidates were recognized during the Call to Continuing Conversion. (Record Photo by Marnie McAllister)
Throughout their preparation, the catechumens and candidates have been like apprentices, said Maureen Larison, consultant for adult formation and initiation for the archdiocese.
“The whole parish and the catechumens and candidates are meant to work side-by-side, just as an apprentice and master do,” said Larison during an interview prior to the March 10 event.
“You don’t say, ‘Watch me’ or ‘Let me tell you all the things it means to be Catholic.’ It means, let me walk with you,” she said.
In that way, she said quoting a popular saying after the Second Vatican Council, “Faith is caught, not taught.”
“It is both,” she said, “but it’s more caught than taught.”
“To be Catholic is not just to know things, but to learn how to follow Jesus Christ. We’re not just teaching a set of beliefs,” she added.
Being Christian in Difficult Times
Catechist Credit is available: 3 credits in the Theology area of Church
Description: A history of the Church through the lens of what life might have been like for ordinary Christians in the times of difficult traditions. Multi-media presentation using art, music and video. Part I- Early church persecutions through Middle Ages. Part II- Protestant Reform through Vatican II. This is a parish sponsored event. For more information, contact St. Frances of Rome or St. Leonard parishes.
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