Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
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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Catholic Women’s Conference Rally for the Reps
Click the image to visit the Catholic Women’s Conference webpage.
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.”
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
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.
RCIA Team Day with Dr. Jerry Galipeau
Is your RCIA team registered for our next RCIA Team Day on June 11th?
Deadline to register is June 1st.
PCL Appreciation Lunch
Thank you to all the PCLs/DREs who minister and lead through out the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Today over 40 PCLs attended a presentation from Kevin Dowd, “A Spirituality of Imperfection”, and enjoyed lunch together.
Cancelled Class
The class listed below has been cancelled.
Morality, Ethics, and Social Justice
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
Presenter: Sal Della Bella, Director of the Office of Evangelization, Archdiocese of Louisville
Note the offering of this same class on Tuesday, May 17th at St. Agnes (Aloysius Hall) will continue.
Lectio Divina for Kids: Praying with Sacred Texts
An article from Peanut Butter & Grace
Lectio divina or “sacred reading” is an ancient method of praying with sacred texts that dates to the fourth century. Usually the text comes from the Scriptures, but other texts may be used as well, such as the writings of the desert fathers or the saints. The basic idea is to spend time listening deeply and intently to what God might have to say to you through the text—almost as if the sacred text were a much-cherished love letter from God.
Lectio divina takes many forms, but traditionally it is divided into four steps: lectio (reading), meditatio (meditation), oratio (prayer), and contemplatio (contemplation). These steps do not necessarily need to be followed in a rigid order, although it may help to spend five minutes on reading, five on meditation, five on prayer, and five on contemplation. It is important, however, to touch on all four movements.
There are many books and online resources on lectio divina that you can use to explore this practice more deeply. One worth mentioning is Lectio Divina for Children and Teens: Activities to Help Young People Encounter God’s Word by Jared Dees (TheReligionTeacher.com, 2013).
Lectio Made Simple
If the steps outlined below seem overwhelming, back up and begin by reading a short sacred text slowly, perhaps two or three times. Invite them to respond by offering a word, phrase, or image that especially caught their attention. Why did that part of the text stand out? Talk about how God speaks to us through our sacred texts. What might God be saying in the reading? How might you respond?
To read the complete article click here.
PCL Gathering, May 18
Our next PCL Gathering will be on May 18th.
This event will be held at the Flaget Center. Our guest speaker, Kevin Dowd, will begin at 9:30 and lunch, catered by Mark’s Feed Store, will be at 11:30.
Please RSVP by this Friday May 13.
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