Formed In Faith
Sharing the Word through Faith Formation, Archdiocese of Louisville
Reconciliation: Teaching About God’s Gift of Forgiveness
Some thoughts and reviews from participants at this event…
What I found the most intriguing:
“Presentation was ‘excellent’. I felt the ‘energy’ from Nancy. Very inspiring!”
“The fellowship I felt immediately.”
“I loved the connections between Baptism and Reconciliation.”
What I will take from this day:
“Better understanding of how to share benefits of the sacrament with/in my class.”
“Oneness with God, oneness with each other… we are made for union and unity.”
“Positivity- sharing love and forgiveness with others.”
Thank you to Nancy Bird for a wonderful presentation! https://www.facebook.com/nancybird.rclbenziger
Thank you to RCL and Ken Richard for supporting this event. http://www.rclbenziger.com/Pages/Item/2034/Ken-Richard.aspx
Be sure to check the Office of Lifelong Formation and Education Professional Development Catalogue for upcoming events. http://www.archlou.org/departments-and-services/agencies-facilities/office-of-lifelong-formation-and-education/professional-development-catalogue/
Today’s wisdom from Pope Francis….
“All Christians and men of good faith are therefore called upon today to fight, not only for the abolition of the death penalty – whether it is legal or illegal and in all its forms – but also to improve the conditions of incarceration to ensure that the human dignity of those deprived of their freedom is respected.
“And this, for me, is linked to life sentences. For a short time now, these no longer exist in the Vatican penal code. A sentence of life (without parole) is a hidden death penalty.”
-Pope Francis
http://www.cruxnow.com/life/2014/10/23/pope-francis-blasts-supermax-prisons-as-torture/
Five Things the Synod Just Did
We, here in Louisville, welcome back Archbishop Joseph Kurtz after the conclusion of the Synod last weekend.
What does the final report of the Synod on the Family mean for the church?
Clink the link to below to find out what Fr. James Martin had to say about the final report from the Synod.
And More from the Synod
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville and President of the USCCB in Rome at the Synod.
http://www.news.va/en/news/synod-groups-work-to-fine-tune-document-on-family
Synod Updates
“Listening, accompanying, respecting, valuing, discerning, welcoming, dialogue are words repeated throughout the new document being discussed by the synod of bishops in Rome this week. Words of condemnation and marginalization were avoided….”
Click the link below for more of the article from Thomas Reese.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/synod-document-offers-new-style-being-church
http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/synod-releases-document-new-tone-calling-mercy-listening
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz serving as (one of) two moderators of the first round of discussions.
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/americans-help-moderate-synod-discussions-87525/
http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.asp?ID=172243
http://www.news.va/en/news/synod-on-family-midterm-report-presented-2015-syno
A Simple and Hearfelt Reflection on the Meaning of the Eucharist
“This Sunday at Mass my daughter asked me why there was a red light at the front of the church when all the other candles were white. She was captivated by the glow of the sanctuary light. I explained that it was a special light that is always lit when Jesus is at home in the tabernacle. She found the idea that Jesus is there right now reassuring. …”
Click on the link below to continue reading…
http://faithinourfamilies.com/2014/10/03/love-by-the-sanctuary-light/
More from the Synod
Below are links to articles about the ongoing Synod.
http://therecordarchlou.wordpress.com/2014/10/08/archbishop-kurtz-offers-his-intervention-at-synod/
http://www.romereports.com/pg158620-synod-on-the-family-top-5-points-discussed-en
http://www.archlou.org/archbishopkurtzblog/
Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference Nov. 2-5, 2014
“Catholic Leadership: Sharing the Joy”
Come and join us for a relaxing and refreshing Conference at beautiful Lake Barkley.
| Reservations at Lodge | Registration for Conference |
| Conference Schedule | Cumberland Room in Convention Center | Sunrise Room in Lodge | Elizabeth Hooks Room in Lodge |
| Sun., Nov. 2 Registration 3:00 PM |
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| Sun., Nov. 2 Opening Liturgy: 6:00 PM |
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| Sun., Nov. 2 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Bob McCarty
“Called to be Prophets and Poets” |
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| Mon., Nov. 3 Mass 8:30 AM |
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| Mon., Nov. 3 10:15 AM – 12:00 Noon |
Nancy Bird
“The Power of Prayer: 10 Ways to Pray with Children & Families” |
Jim Mattingly
Catholic Schools Forum |
Bob McCarty
“How to Talk with Young People About God” |
| Mon., Nov. 3
1:00 – 2:30 PM |
Ken Richard, RCL / Benziger
Presentation of FILM CLIPS for Catholic Youth Faith Formation |
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| Mon., Nov. 3 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
Rob Wahl
“Improv Comedy for Catholics”
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Susana Solorza
“Joy of Collaborating Cultures” |
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
“The Catechumenate as a Model for all Catechesis” |
| Tues., Nov. 4 8:30 AM |
Morning Praise | ||
| Tues., Nov. 4 9:00 AM |
Nancy Bird
“Jesus, Joy and Discipleship” |
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| Tues., Nov. 4 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM |
John Angotti
“Using Word and Song to Reveal the Truth that God is Here” |
Rob Wahl
“The Sacraments of Initiation: Learn to Love Our Faith With a Little Laughter” |
Bernard DuMond
“Enrollment Management and/or Development” |
| Tues., Nov. 4 2:30 – 4:00 PM |
Fr. Larry Hostetter
“Morality in Leadership” |
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| Tues., Nov. 4 4:30 PM |
Liturgy
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| Wed., Nov. 5 9:00 – 10:00 AM |
Sr. Janet Schaeffler
“7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders” |
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| Wed., Nov. 5 10:15 AM |
Closing Liturgy |
Images from the Synod 2014
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- Vigil before the Synod
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- Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, President of USCCB
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- Opening Mass
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- Cardinal Dolan at Opening Mass
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- Cardinal Dolan
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- Archbishop Kurtz
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- Pope Francis speaks at opening of Synod
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- Pope Francis speaks
Click on the link below to watch a video with Most Rev. Archbishop Joseph Kurtz about synod expectations.
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