Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Top Catholic Advent Apps for 2017
Prepare for Christmas with a little Advent devotion on-the-go!
No Santas or Snowmen here! These apps are about the serious business of preparing for the birth of Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Are you ready to take this on? Here are some of the best apps out there for 2017.
Upcoming Programs in January
As we put the final touches on our Spring Catalogue, we thought we would share with you our programs that we will be offering in January.
We plan to have the catalogue available by Dec. 15th. The new catalogue will list all programs that will be offered from January-May 2018.
Introduction to Scripture
Dates: Thursday, January 4, 2018
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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 Scripture or 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
This class explores the Catholic understanding of Scripture and the meanings of inspiration and revelation.
Development of the Church I
Date: Monday, January 15, 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 area of Church
This is a study of the development of the Church and the mutual impact of history on the development of tradition.
Building Intercultural Competence for Catechists
Dates: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Location: Ascension, School
Presenter: Art Turner, Director of Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $10 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archl.org or (502) 636-0296 ext. 1267.
*Description and Credits TBD.
Images of God
Date: Monday, January 22, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: Tom Malewitz, Theology Teacher, St. Xavier High School
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 area of Spirituality
This class is an exploration into both the personal and communal images of God and how they impact our sense of community and ministry.
Justice Workshop: “Solidarity with the Poor”
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Cathedral of the Assumption Undercroft
Presenters: Various Presenters
Cost: $25 (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.
Catechist Credit 7 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Justice
This is an experiential workshop focusing on the Gospel call to serve the least in our community and to experience God in the poor. Note: This workshop requires walking and touring of local charitable agencies.
Faith Development
Date: Monday, January 29, 2018
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: TBD
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 Catechetics
This is a study of the development nature of faith and the diverse expressions of faith formed by tradition, culture, and life experience.
Don’t Spend Advent Grousing About Secular Christmas
By Simcha Fisher November 28, 2017
Advent is short this year. This is your warning! The fourth week of Advent is a whopping one day long — just Sunday — and Christmas is the very next day.
You may not realize that the first Sunday of Advent is the first day of the Catholic liturgical year. It’s a beginning, not a culmination or a final push, or anything of the sort. So it’s a little odd to speak of whether or not we’re ready for Advent, because Advent is, itself, the preparation time. Nevertheless, it’s smart to stop and think just how we’re going to mark Advent as Catholics.
This Advent, Christian miserablists should look for joy and not combat, writes Simcha Fisher. Source: Pixabay
Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference
Looking for a way to reinvigorate yourself in your ministry? The Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference not only offers the expertise of speakers known nation-wide but is held in the beautiful and relaxed setting of Lake Barkley State Resort Park. Lake Barkley offers walking trails, a heated indoor swimming pool, a tennis court, boating, fishing, hiking, game room, and more. After you’ve relaxed, get ready to “sharpen your saw” with keynotes and workshops that will inspire, motivate, and offer practical knowledge to increase effectiveness in your ministry.
To register or for more information click here.
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Upcoming Oct. & Nov. Programs
Below is a list of our upcoming programs in October and November.
Communication Workshop: Crucial Conversations- Dialogue in Polarizing Times
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: St. Agnes, Aloysius Hall
Presenter: Sal Della Bella, Director Parish Leadership Development, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $25 (includes lunch) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archl.org or (502) 636-0296.
Catechist Credit: 5 hours applies toward Methods in Master Level
In these days of deep divisions within our culture, how does the Church leader, Catholic school teacher, lay ecclesial minister, etc. dialogue with others whose world view is very different? How do we engage others in ways that will allow us to stand firm in our faith yet not contribute to the widening divisions within our society? Is this goal even possible? We will explore the possibilities.
Images of God
Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes School
Presenter: Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, Archdio. 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
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level or Theology in the area of Spirituality
This class is an exploration into both the personal and communal images of God and how they impact our sense of community and ministry.
Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching: A Gift for our Troubled World
Date: Monday, Nov. 13, 2017
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Immaculate Conception
Presenter: Lucio Caruso, Director of Mission at Catholic Charities and team from Catholic Charities
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Justice
In a world facing so much violence and division, solutions are very hard to come by. And while the church may not have every answer, we do have a vision and a wisdom tradition that does point the way for transforming our world. That wisdom is our heritage of Catholic Social Teaching, sometimes referred to as our best kept secret. We need to get that secret out, starting with our own faith community- adults, children, and youth.
Introduction to Christology (I)
Date: Monday, October 16, 2017
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.
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 Prayer
Date: Thursday, October 12, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes School
Presenter: Sr. Rosella McCormick, O.S.U.
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.
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.
Introduction to Sacraments
Date: Monday, October 9, 2017
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.
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.
Mary, Mother of God and First Disciple: What Else Do We Believe About Mary?
Date: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ascension School
Presenter: Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, 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.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Catholic Beliefs and Practices
Why is the Blessed Mother so important to Catholics? This class will explore the development of Marian theology from Scripture and Tradition, the various titles given to Mary, and the major Marian feasts of the liturgical year.
Sacred Scripture and the End Times: How the Catholic Church Understands the Final Things- Death, Resurrection, Second Coming, Heaven, and Hell
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2017
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ascension 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.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
This class will explore the biblical understanding of the “end times” and how this understanding is foundational for the Catholic perspective on death, resurrection, etc. This class will also explore appropriate ways of discussing these teachings with children in the classroom.
Theology of Church
Dates: Monday, October 23, 2017
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Locations: St. Augustine, Lebanon
Presenter: Fr. Joe Graffis, Retired Priest- 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.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of the Church
This class explores the meaning and mission of the Church and the role of Baptism within it.
Faith Formation Celebration 2017
Over 100 persons attended this year’s Faith Formation Celebration. It was a wonderful evening filled with good food, good conversation, a great speaker, and inspirational honorees! Thank you and congratulations to all our catechists, teachers, youth ministers, and RCIA Coordinators who have worked to achieve their certificates this past year.
Archbishop Kurtz, keynote speaker,”What is on the Horizon in the Archdiocese for Missionary Disciples?”
Master Catechists
RCIA Coordinators
Roncalli Award Recipients
Archdiocese of Louisville
USCCB
Formed In Faith 