Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Pope Says Live by Golden Rule, Honor All Human Life & Families
Truly an historic and inspiring day in the U.S. — Pope Francis addressed (in English) a Joint Session of Congress, in Washington D.C. Soon he will travel to the inner city to dish out lunch and then eat, @ Catholic Charities, with 300 hundred homeless people.
“We must protect and defend human life at all stages of its development!” — Francis
Pope Defines What Is Truly Important
Wednesday, September 23 — Washington D.C.
In a major talk to American Bishops during a prayer service, Pope Francis stressed the themes of inclusion, encounter, and dialogue once again.
“The heart of the Pope expands to include everyone,” Francis said. “To testify to the immensity of God’s love is the heart of the mission entrusted to the Successor of Peter . . . May no member of Christ’s Body and the American people ever feel excluded from the Pope’s embrace.”
Later in his talk, Francis stated, “Dialogue is our method, not as a shrewd strategy but out of fidelity to the One who never wearies of visiting the marketplace, even at the eleventh hour, to propose an offer of love (Mt 20:1-16). The path ahead, then, is dialogue among yourselves, dialogue in your presbyterates, dialogue with lay persons, dialogue with families, dialogue with society. I cannot ever tire of encouraging you to dialogue fearlessly.”
Francis said this will lead the Church to better stewardship of humanity and all of creation. Today we must care for the “innocent victim of abortion; children who die of hunger or from bombings; immigrants who drown in the search for a better tomorrow; the elderly or the sick who are considered a burden; the victims of terrorism, wars, violence and drug trafficking; the environment devastated by man’s predatory relationship with nature. — At stake in all of this is the gift of God, of which we are noble stewards but not masters.”
Welcome to the USA, Pope Francis!
A warm welcome to His Holiness, Pope Francis, as he arrives in Washington D.C. on his first visit ever to the United States. We are glad that you are here!
MID-SOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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Faith Formation Celebration
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RCIA- Initiation Team Training
Initiation Team Training
Dates: Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Maureen Larison, Consultant for Adult Formation & Initiation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $25.00 per person (includes a copy of the study edition of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) (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
Deadline date for registration: September 15, 2015
Catechist Credit: 4 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy and 4 hours applies toward Catechetics
This four-part training is designed for members of parish RCIA teams who have little or no previous experience with initiation. The areas covered will include an overview of the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, study of each phase of the process, and practical resources for formation and ritual celebration.
Upcoming September Courses
September is just around the corner. Don’t miss these upcoming courses!
Faith Development
Date: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015
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) 448-8581, ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Faith Development or 2.5 hours applies toward Catechetics
This is a study of the developmental nature of faith and the diverse expressions of faith formed by tradition, culture, and life experience.
Foundation of Liturgy
Dates: Tuesday September 29 or Thursday October 1, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) & Thursday, Our Lady of Lourdes (Professional Team Room)
Presenter: Office of Worship, 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 Liturgy
This class is a brief overview of the historical development of the liturgy, the basic principles of celebrating liturgy and the introduction/concluding rites of the Mass.
Introduction to Scripture
Dates: Tuesday September 1 or Thursday September 3, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) & 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 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.
Major Themes of Scripture
Dates: Tuesday September 15 or Thursday September 17, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Locations: Tuesday, St. Agnes (St. Aloysius Hall) & 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 Scripture
This class is a survey of the primary themes of Scripture and how they are relevant to our lives today.
Fall 2015 Catalogue
Our New Professional Development and Faith Formation Catalogue for Fall 2015 is here!!
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