Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
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
Don’t forget to RSVP for our Faith Formation Celebration!
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!!
Click the image below for the catalogue.
LIMEX Seeking New Students
Prayerful greetings from the Archdiocesan 
Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE). Here’s hoping that all goes well as Fall approaches.
LIMEX is the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program. Also called the “Loyola Program,” it is a groundbreaking, international, graduate-level ministry studies model that leads participants to a Masters or a Graduate Certificate in theology and ministry.
LIMEX is offered by the Archdiocese of Louisville in collaboration with Loyola University New Orleans. Yes, you can earn a renowned Masters Degree conveniently right here in the Archdiocese.
OLFE is seeking adult learners for a new cohort of Loyola students. If we succeed, coursework should begin before February, 2016. If you are interested, great, or should you know someone who would like LIMEX, please help them pursue this opportunity.
The program’s webpage is: www.lim.loyno.edu/onsite
Then, Click here to view a LIMEX in Louisville Fact Sheet.
Should you want to know more, please contact
Butch Ekstrom Associate Director of Faith-Formation
Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky
Ph: (502) 448-8581
E: BEkstrom@archlou.org
2015 Summer Marathon: 7 Videos in 7 Days
Here is how this works
- Go to http://teamrcia.com/2015marathon on July 27, 2015, to view the first video.
- Bookmark the page, and go back again the next day to view the second video.
- Do the same for each of the seven days, July 27 – August 2.
- The videos will be short—about 15 minutes each.
- Don’t wait, because the videos will only be free for that week.
- Tell your team members and colleagues so they don’t miss it. Click here to let them know.
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