Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
A Burial at Gethsemani
Never before had the words Christians recite on Ash Wednesday—remember you are dust—been as real to me as they were at that moment.
It was a surprise to enter the Abbey of Gethsemani’s church and see a body lying on a bier. Br. Harold was dressed in a white cowl and his face bore no signs of being made up by a mortician. He did not look like he was sleeping. He looked like what he was: dead.
He was not alone. The community had kept vigil with Br. Harold all night, each monk taking turns at the bier, praying the psalms with him one last time, prayers he knew so well from decades of saying the Divine Office.
As the funeral Mass began, Br. Harold’s bier was carried directly in front of the altar. There was no casket and his face was not covered. He simply lay there, a monk among his brother monks, albeit a now silent and unmoving participant in the Eucharistic feast.
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Webinar Series from NFCYM- Adolescent Catechesis
Vision, Preparation & Action: Moving Forward in Hope with the Joy of Adolescent Catechesis
Even if you cannot attend the live sessions – all who register will receive a link to the recording that same day. Upcoming Programs for Feb. & March
Introduction to Christology (I)
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, School
Presenter: Art Turner, Director of Faith Formation, 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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
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.
Introduction to Spirituality
Dates: Monday, February 12, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: Kathy Shannon, Pastoral Associate, St. Augustine
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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Spirituality
This is an appreciation of diverse expressions of both personal and communal spirituality and an exploration of the activities of the Spirit of the Church and in the world.
What it Means to Love God and Neighbor in the Catholic Tradition: Exploring our Moral Teachings about the Dignity of the Person
Dates: Thursday, February 15, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Locations: Ascension, School
Presenter: Lucio Caruso, Catholic Charities Director of Mission Integration, Arch. 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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of the Morality
We all matter! Human life and dignity 101. The whole of the Church’s Catholic Social Teaching develops from the principle that affirms the inviolable dignity of the human person. All human beings are made in the image of God and bear the mark of our Creator and are deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. This includes the weakest and most vulnerable among us… the sick, the old, the unborn, the materially poor, prisoners, human trafficked victims, and migrants, to name a few.
This class will explore how both Catholic Social Teaching and our Moral theology shapes our individual and communal responses to the issues of our day that affect the life and dignity of women, men, and children, as well as the earth itself.
Introduction to Prayer
Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: Kathy Shannon, Pastoral Associate, St. Augustine
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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
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.
Morality, Ethics, and Social Justice
Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: Art Turner, Director of Faith Formation, 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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Morality and/or Justice
This class explores the principles of Catholic social teaching and its application to moral decision making and current social issues today.
Introduction to Sacraments
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes, School
Presenter: Ann Pifer, Former 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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level 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.
Lenten/Spring Retreat Day: Walking Lovingly with Jesus to the Cross
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: St. Agnes, Aloysius Hall
Presenter: Sr. Patricia Huitt, SCN
Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 6 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation
Lent is a time of transformation of self in Christ through the power of the Cross. Stations of the Cross will guide our prayer and reflection day.
Following Jesus through our Sacraments of Commitment: Exploring Marriage and Holy Orders
Dates: Thursday, March 15, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Ascension, School
Presenter: Deacon Stephen Bowling, Director of Family Ministries, 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) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments
This course is designed to be a thorough overview of the two Sacraments of Commitment, Marriage and Holy Orders, beginning with their establishment by Jesus Christ, and from there moving into an in-depth presentation on the theology of each one through the lens of “Service”.
There will be a video component of the presentation taken from the “Joined By Grace” marriage preparation program, and an engaging question and answer portion designed to illustrate and “make real” how these powerful sacraments are seen and understood in our lives today.
Catholic Women’s Conference, Louisville
The Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Women’s Conference is intended to provide an occasion for diverse women to come together to share their faith and grow in their love of God.
For more information, including to register for next conference on March 10, 2018, click here.
Office Closed
In light of the worsening weather conditions, our office will close today at 12:30 p.m.
Our office will be closed Monday January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We will resume our normal hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm on Tuesday 1/16/18.
A Perfect Holiday
Something to ponder as Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches:
What do we truly need to celebrate the season?
Spring Catalogue
The Spring Catalogue for 2018 is now available.
Days of Human Dignity
Pope Francis issued an invitation in September of this year to “Share the Journey” with the millions of migrants around the world. As one way to “Share the Journey,” the Archdiocese of Louisville will begin an observance of “Days of Human Dignity” beginning with National Migration Week in January of 2018.
Please visit the Archdiocesan Days of Human Dignity website to see events and resources available that will inform you on this journey or click on one of the links below.
Racial Justice & Equality
The Dignity and Sanctity of Life
Immigration & Migration
Days of Human Dignity Calendar of Events for the Archdiocese of Louisville
Archdiocese of Louisville
USCCB
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