Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
GPS Findings
Thank you to Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP.
Sr. Schaeffler led an informative session Feb. 12th offering practical and inspirational ideas on how to work with Adults in Faith Formation.
Nearly 40 Adult Faith Formation leaders attended the event from 20 different parishes.
Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP, is the author of several books, including 40 tips: Getting Started in Adult Formation, and Nuts & Bolts- Planning & Best Practices for Adult Formation. She is a nationally known expert in the field of Adult Faith Formation and popular speaker. Her website is http://www.janetschaeffler.com.
CANCELLED- Multicultural Ministry
Due to the weather the Multicultural Ministry course that was set for tonight Thursday, February 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes has been cancelled.
Archbishop Kurtz Blesses Advocates Going Forth to Congress
“Recalling the words of Pope Francis to him(Archbishop Kurtz) during his recent meeting with the pope, he said, “Our faith in Jesus Christ is more powerful than the throwaway society that threatens to overtake us,” and he encouraged participants “to have the courage to stand for their convictions.” Before the final blessing, he told the advocates, “The farther you go to seek the forgotten, the closer you’ll be to the heart of Christ.””
For the complete article posted on http://www.togoforth.org click here.
Check out the full Message to Congress here.
February and March Upcoming Events
The upcoming months are packed with Faith Formation opportunities from the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Lifelong Formation and Education.
For a complete listing see our Professional Development Calendar.
Here are just two of our upcoming events that you won’t want to miss…
Balance, Improvement, Support — Pastoral Supervision Now
Here’s how to IMPROVE your leadership and ministry now, and gain more professional SATISFACTION.
Step into the dynamic Archdiocesan Pastoral Supervision Program!
Sessions will begin around February 1, 2015. Some PSP small groups will be formed (3-4 persons). Or some registrants may opt for one-to-one meetings with a certified supervisor.
Generous financial assistance $$ via the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) will be available for PSP participation.
Take this opportunity to seek SUPPORT and BALANCE in your professional life! Let me know of your interest in the PSP. Soon! See the attached for more information. Have a blessed weekend.
Butch
Reynolds R. (Butch) Ekstrom
Associate Director of Faith-Formation
Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky
Ph: (502) 448-8581
Fax: (502) 448-5518
E: BEkstrom@archlou.org
Archdiocesan Leadership Institute- March 20, 2015
Click here for a printable copy of the registration form.
RCIA TEAM DAY CANCELLED
RCIA TEAM DAY Jan. 24, 2015 has been cancelled and RESCHEDULED for Jan. 31, 2015. The Team Day will be still held at the Flaget Center 9:30am- 3:00pm.
If you are currently registered to attend the Team Day on Jan. 24 we will keep your registration for Jan. 31.
If you are unable to attend the NEW date of Jan. 31 please contact Linda by email or call 502-448-8581 ext. 1324.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you Jan. 31st.
RCIA Team Day
This event has been rescheduled for
Jan. 31, 2015.
Registration deadline is Thursday, January 15th!
GPS Findings: New Directions in Adult Faith Formation
To see a listing of Sr. Janet Schaeffler’s publications click here.
To order Sr. Janet Schaeffler’s books that were published by Twenty Third Publications click here.
To order Sr. Janet Schaeffler’s products from OSV click here.
GEMS: Great Endeavors Mined and Shared from an International Best Practiced Study is a monthly newsletter sent out by Sr. Janet Schaeffler. Click here to view past issues of GEMS.
Click here to send an email to Sr. Janet Schaeffler if you would like GEMS, her monthly newsletter, to be delivered to your email.
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