Formed In Faith

Afternoon Catechist Classes at Ascension

 Catechist Classes will begin Aug. 25th.

Afternoon Classes at Ascension

COME & SEE

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Upcoming Confirmation Workshop

Confirmation Workshop 2016

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Discipleship Program 2016-2017

The Discipleship Program will begin August 23, 2016.  For the complete 2016-2017 calendar click here.

The concentration in discipleship focuses on the spiritual and faith formation of the person while providing an intentional process for gift discernment and theological reflection to help develop ways to live out one’s faith.  Prayer, dialogue, skills development, faith sharing, and personal reflection are offered in a way that respects each person’s spirituality and life experience.  The use of small cohort groups models the communal dimension of church, encourages deepening levels of trust, and provides  for the articulation and sharing of one’s faith story.  Each group is supported by a facilitator who provides continuity, models leadership skills, provides prayer experiences, and one-to-one support to the participants.  Discernment of gifts and call is an important part of the process and is addressed specifically throughout the program.

Click here for a detailed description including a full list of the classes required.

Click here for a Discipleship Concentration Application.

Art Turner, Director of Faith Formation,  invites you to listen to stories of participants in the Discipleship Program and to consider this program for yourself. Click the Discipleship image below to view the video.

View and listen to stories of participants in the Discipleship Program.

View and listen to stories of participants in the Discipleship Program.

For more information contact Art Turner, 502-448-8581 Ext. 1340 .

https://formedinfaith.wordpress.com/discipleship-program/discipleship-2016-2017/

Upcoming Webinar

 

NCCl Webinar 7.28.16https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8311578205608654852

 

 

Upcoming Associate Level Classes & More!

Confirmation Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016
Time:             10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  T.B.A.
Cost:             $25.00 (includes lunch) (check payable to YOUTH  MINISTRY)
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Karl Dolson at
kdolson@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1310
Catechist Credit: 5 hours applies toward Catechetics

Join us for a practical and informative workshop for any and all adults who walk with young people in their preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation: catechists, school religion teachers, youth ministers, DRE/PCLs, Confirmation retreat and service coordinators.
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Faith Development
Date: Monday, August 1, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dawn Della Bella, Director of Lifelong Formation and Education, St. Albert the Great 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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
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.
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Images of God
Date: Monday, August 1, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dr. Kevin Caspersen, Director of Faith Formation, Our Lady of Lourdes
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
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.
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Introduction to Catholic Identity for Teachers New to Teaching in Catholic Schools
Date:             Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Time:             10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:        Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             No Charge
Registration:     Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: No Credit (Required for those who are new to teaching in Catholic Schools who are not Catholic)

This workshop will provide a basic understanding of the central elements which shape Catholic identity and explore their influence on school culture.  Teachers from other faith traditions will have an opportunity to learn about Catholic beliefs and ask questions to help them understand the unique Catholic school environment.
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Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching
Date:             Ongoing
Location:         Archdiocese of Louisville Online Course
Presenter:  Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org  or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314.  Once your registration has been processed, you will receive directions on how to enroll in the course.
Catechist Credit: 7 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Justice

This course will provide you with a general understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and practical ways to integrate it into your curriculum.
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Introduction to Christology
Date:             Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. –3:30 p.m.
Location:                     Flaget Center
Presenter:        Fr. Joe Graffis, Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Gregory
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
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.
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Introduction to Prayer
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location:   Flaget Center
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
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.
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Introduction to Sacraments
Date:             Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Introduction to Sacraments 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.
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Introduction to Scripture
Dates:            Thursday, August 4, 2016
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:        Fr. Joe Graffis, Administrator Pro Tempore, St. Gregory
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) 448-8581, ext. 1314
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.
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Mentoring Experience
Date:             Ongoing
Presenter:        Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Registration:     Contact Denise Puckett at dpuckett@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1315
Catechist Credit: At completion 15 hours applies toward Mentoring Experience

Upon entering the Advanced Level-Phase II, the catechist is required to select a mentor, who has given witness to his/her faith in the context of effective catechetical ministry.  The mentor may be a Principal, PCL, Coordinator or another Catechist who has obtained a Master or Professional catechist certificate or other equivalencies. Contact Denise Puckett, dpuckett@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 to begin the Mentoring Experience.
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New to Teaching Eucharist
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:   Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
Presenter:        Ann Pifer, 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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:       3 hours applies towards Catechetics

This class will review basic information about the theology of Eucharist and introduce catechists to skills and techniques for preparing children for “First Communion.”  It will provide helpful suggestions and practical resources.
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New to Teaching Reconciliation
Date:             Monday, August 1, 2015
Time:             1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenter:  Dawn Della Bella, Director of Lifelong Formation and Education, St. Albert the Great 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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 3 hours applies towards Catechetics

This class will review basic information about the theology of Reconciliation and look at the components of providing an effective sacramental Reconciliation celebration.  It will provide helpful suggestions and practical resources.
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Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I
Date:             Ongoing
Location:         Archdiocese of Louisville On-Line Course
Presenter:  Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost:             $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:     Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or  call (502) 448-8581, ext. 1314.  Once your registration has been processed, you will receive directions on how to enroll in the course.
Catechist Credit: 2 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course is an introductory overview of catechesis, which will provide you with a general understanding of the purpose, goals, and methodology of the ministry of catechesis.  It will introduce the Kentucky Religious Education Guidelines and provide you with ideas and resources to use in catechetical session planning.
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Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 or Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Time:             9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location:         Flaget Center
Presenters:       Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville and
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:       3 hours applies toward Associate Level (Required) in the content area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course will focus on the catechetical process in passing on the faith, introduce some of the distinguishing characteristics of the Catholic Church, review the process of Catechist Formation, and introduce practical resources from OLFE.
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Initiation Team Training Aug. 6 & 27, 2016

Sponsor Training 9.20.16

 

Catholic Women’s Conference Rally for the Reps

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Does your parish have a representative for the Catholic Women’s Conference?  Click here to find out information about the upcoming Rally for the Reps and contact information to become your parish’s representative.

Summer Guest Speakers

We have been blessed with great guest speakers this summer for our Faith Formation and ALMI events!


This past Saturday 70 parish RCIA team members and coordinators attended an all day session with Dr. Jerry Galipeau.   The team members spent the day reflecting “on their own journeys of conversion, then put those journeys in dialogue with the ministry of initiation that is focused on cultivating the conversion journeys of catechumens and candidates.

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A big thank you to Theresa Secord and her team at St. Agnes for hosting the event.  Click here to read  from Dr. Galipeau’s blog as  he reflects on the RCIA Team Day and the beauty of St. Agnes’ baptismal font.

 

 

“Pope Francis’s Spirituality of Encounter” By Professor Tom Ryan

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Come and see about master’s degrees and continuing education certificates in theology and ministry offered in Louisville by the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) of Loyola University New Orleans.  Our programs combine local face-to-face study with online learning. Students meet in learning groups led by a Loyola-certified facilitator for 6 courses and complete their studies online.

On June 16, LIM Director Tom Ryan will speak about Pope Francis, the spirituality of encounter that is so important to him, and give information about a new Loyola group that will start in the Louisville area this fall.
For more information about this event click here.

 

 

Catechist Retreat Day

Catechist Retreat: God of Mercy; People of Mercy

Dates:                          Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Time:                           9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:                     Church of Epiphany Parish (Lighthouse)
Presenter:                   Sr. Betty Drewes, OSB and Sr. Jane Will, OSB
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit:         6 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation

The program for the day will consist of the two themes for the year of mercy:  The God of Mercy and People of Mercy.  The morning session will focus on one’s personal understanding of God’s Mercy through the Word of God (scripture), Pope Francis writings, and other pertinent authors.   The quiet reflection time will allow for personal integration of the content by each participant.
The afternoon session will illustrate how we are people of mercy by using the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. This will include scripture for each work of mercy, a prayer, and questions for reflection along with practical ways of living the work of mercy in our daily life.     What are some ways to share these Works of Mercy with your students and parents?  The day will consist of presentations, personal reflection, prayer, and sharing with one another.

Presenters:
Sister Betty Drewes is a member of the Sisters of Saint Benedict, Ferdinand, IN and is involved with the Spirituality Ministry.  She is Director of the Kordes Center and Coordinator of Hospitality, and serves as a spiritual director.  She leads retreats, days of reflection, and various personal growth programs.  Among her prior ministries she was on the Ferdinand Benedictine leadership team, director of ongoing formation, and director of spirituality for the Benedict Inn Retreat Center in Beech Grove, Indiana. Sister Betty has professional degrees in education, counseling, and spirituality.
Sister Jane Will is a member of the Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, IN. She serves on the community’s Spirituality Ministry team as Program Director. She is also director of Strategic Planning for her community.  She has a doctorate in psychology and she is a licensed clinical psychologist, spiritual director, and presenter of workshops and retreats. She is a licensed life teacher and has taught on the junior high to college level.  She has also served as formation director for postulants and novices and as subprioress in her community.

God of Mercy, People of Mercy