Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Upcoming December Courses
Christology II
Dates: Tuesday December 1 or Thursday December 3, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) or Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
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) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Christology
This class surveys the ministry of Jesus and the meaning of his life, death, and resurrection.
Introduction to Sacraments
Dates: Thursday December 3, 2015
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Locations: 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) 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.
Theology of Church
Dates: Tuesday December 15 or Thursday December 17, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) or Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
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) 448-8581, ext. 1314
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.
New Online Course from Faith Formation
Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching
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 (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.
A Shift Toward Household-Centered Catechesis?
The very insightful writer, Bill Huebsch, recently drafted a good, little post for the NCCL Evangelization Blog. He titled it “The Shift to a (More) Household-Centered Catechesis?”
Among his key points, Huebsch says, “We tend toward a parish-centered approach, one in which we tend to see the church and the parish as one and the same. But in fact, the church is the people of God living their everyday, ordinary lives. It’s precisely in this ‘everydayness”\’ that the invitation and welcome to faith must be given.
“This means we must develop household-centered catechesis,” he added. “And this will require us to change.”
Take a few moments to read this worthwhile, short article. It can be found on here.
Butch Ekstrom — Nov. 17, 2015
Quenching our Thirst: The First Catholic Women’s Conference
Quenching our Thirst: The First Catholic Women’s Conference
By Tracy Johnson
November 7, 2015: in one amazing and historic day, 675 women from every part of the Archdiocese of Louisville gathered at St. Patrick Parish to pray, sing, worship, learn, and grow together in faith. I was one of those women, however I had the unique opportunity to attend as a committee member, presenter, and Catholic wife and mother. I am still processing all that I experienced in each of those roles, but I will attempt to convey some of it to you now.
First, I must say that the day went by all too quickly. The road to get there, however, was quite the opposite. As a member of the planning committee, it had taken over a year to bring this about. From the beginning, there was a spiritual yearning for this event and a desire to reach out to all parishes in our Archdiocese, gathering us together as sisters in Christ. The Bible passage regarding the Samaritan woman encountering Jesus at the well is truly representative of that:
“…but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water.'” (John 4: 14-15)
The planning committee wanted the Conference to reflect diverse women sharing their faith, and as we planned, we went to great lengths to spread the word and ask for involvement and feedback on possible themes and breakout sessions, holding listening sessions locally and in Bardstown. The excitement was palpable and discussions lively, which provided direction and strength to the planning committee. We prayed at each meeting for God’s grace to serve well the needs of our sisters and to bring about a successful conference. To be honest, we hoped and prayed…Read More
Upcoming Events- Nov. & Dec.
Advent/Fall Retreat Day
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $25 (includes lunch) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 6 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation
*For description see flyer below.
Christology I (Introduction to)
Dates: Tuesday November 10 or Thursday November 12, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) or Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
Presenter: Sal Della Bella, Director of Evangelization, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel 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 is an introduction study of the Christian understanding of the person of Jesus and the impact it has on one’s practices.
Christology II
Dates: Tuesday December 1 or Thursday December 3, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) or Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
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 or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Christology
This class surveys the ministry of Jesus and the meaning of his life, death, and resurrection.
Introduction to Prayer
Date: Thursday November 12, 2015
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ascension School
Presenter: Sr. Rosella McCormick, OSU
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel or (502) 448-8581, ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Introduction to Prayer or 2.5 hours applies toward 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
Dates: Tuesday October 27 or Thursday October 29, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) or Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
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 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.
St. Martha- Parish Mission
Catechist Certification: 4.5 hours credit will be given in Spiritual Formation if all three sessions are attended.
All are Welcome
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Light Hospitality offered nightly
Archbishop Kurtz- Synod Oct. 24, 2015
Click the link below to hear a greeting from
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz from the synod on Oct. 24, 2015
Archdiocese of Louisville
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