Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Discipleship
Who should attend the discipleship program?
All adults wanting a deeper appreciation
and knowledge of the Catholic faith, a
deeper relationship with God, a greater
self awareness for their on-going
personal and spiritual development, and
a desire to apply their faith to daily life.
The next Discipleship Program will begin at the end of August.
https://formedinfaith.wordpress.com/discipleship-program/
Contact Art Turner, 502-448-8581, for more information.
Mid-South Leadership Conference
Come join us November 1 -4, 2015 for the Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference at Lake Barkley State Park. (See registration brochure below.)
Greg Wasinski will be the keynote presenter on Sunday night and also will offer a workshop on Monday morning for Youth Ministers and DRE’s.
Click the link below to watch a video invite from Greg Wasinski.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JOK7mvsx3o&feature=em-share_video_user
Upcoming August Events
Check out these upcoming courses and workshops available in August…
Please note there is a contact change to register for ALMI courses or ALMI general information.
Please contact Lynn McDaniel, lmcdaniel@archlou.org, to register or for information.
For online registration click here.
Faith Development
Date: Monday, August 3, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (August)
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
email lmdaniel@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.
Images of God
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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
email lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1314
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward the Associate Level in the content area of Images of God or 2.5 hours in Theology in the content 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.
Introduction to Catholic Identity for Teachers New to Teaching in Catholic Schools
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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
email 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.
Introduction to Christology
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. –11:30 p.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Art Turner, Director of the Faith Formation Office, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at
email 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.
Introduction to Prayer
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Sr. Rosella McCormick, OSU
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at
email 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 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
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015
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
email 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.
Introduction to Scripture
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Art Turner, Director of the Faith Formation Office, Archdiocese of Louisville
Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability. Contact Lynn McDaniel at
email 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.
New to Teaching Eucharist
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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
email 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.
New to Teaching Reconciliation
Date: Monday, August 3, 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
email 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.
Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenters: Denise Puckett, Consultant for Catechetical Ministry, Archdiocese of Louisville
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
email 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.
Pope’s Encyclical on Ecology has Arrived
This article should help you to understand what is at work in the Encyclical…
Here is a link to the document Laudato Si’.
Faith Club End-of-the-Year Party
The Archdiocese of Louisville Faith Clubs ended their year with a pool party, cookout, and dance. Thank you to the Elks Lodge, Ann and Doug Pifer’s Small Christian Group, and all our Faith Club Volunteers for making the party a great success and fun for everyone!!
Today’s Church: More Catholics, fewer receiving sacraments
By Cathy Lynn Grossman
Religion News Service June 2, 2015
The global Catholic population has grown by 57 percent since 1980.
It’s up from 7.83 million in 1980 to 1.2 billion. However, this growth varies steeply by region.
Europeans are rapidly shedding the continent’s historic Catholic identity while the Global South, particularly Africa and Asia, booms with Catholics.
Europe saw only a 6 percent increase — from 271 million to more than 289 million. Meanwhile, the number of Catholics in Africa was up 238 percent, from 58.6 million in 1980 to 198 million in 2012.
But that growth is primarily due to a higher birth rate, “not to conversion or evangelization,” observed the Rev. Thomas Reese, a social scientist and columnist for the National Catholic Reporter who has seen the report.
When that birth rate levels off with economic development, Reese wondered, then what? “Some like to say the Global South is the future of the Church, but I’m not convinced,” said Reese.
Click here to read the full article.
VBS 2015
Summer is here and that means parish vacation bible school programs are in the final planning stages! Below is a list of vacation bible schools that will be occurring this summer in the Archdiocese of Louisville.
Updated 6/12/15
Archdiocese of Louisville
USCCB
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