FAQs -- Why Catholic During Fall 2011 in the Archdiocese

The Why Catholic? program for Fall 2011 begins soon in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Here are frequently asked questions, and some answers:

Our parish or school did not take part in the Why Catholic? program during Spring 2011. Is it too late for us to get started?

No. You are most welcome to register with RENEW and begin this season!, even if you did participate during the first season of Why Catholic? during Lent 2011.

Is there a suggested start date for the upcoming season of Why Catholic?

Yes.  In the Archdiocese of Louisville, the recommended start for the Why Catholic? small groups is the week of October 2, 2011.  (This should allow time to complete your small group process before next Advent).

What is the theme for the upcoming season (Fall 2011)?

The theme for the 6-week season is "Lifting Up Our Hearts: Praying with the Third Edition of the Roman Missal."

How do we order Why Catholic? materials for our parish or school?

Books for your Why Catholic? groups can be ordered through the RENEW website -- www.renewintl.org --  

Use your web code to receive a discount. If you do not have a web code, or if you have not yet registered with RENEW, please seek assistance from:

Mr. Sal Della Bella
Director of Faith-Formation
Archdiocese of Louisville
Phone :  502.448.8581
E-Mail:  sdb@archlou.org

Is there a suggested overall timeline for the upcoming season of Why Catholic?

Yes. The Office of Faith-Formation recommends: 

Summer 2011  --  Recruit small group leaders (as needed)
September 11 and/or September 18  --  Sign up weekend(s)
Sept 24, 26, 28  --   Training sessions for new small group leaders
Week of October 2  --   Begin the 6 sessions of  "Lifting Up Our Hearts"


Can we get new small-group leaders trained for Why Catholic?

Small Community Leader Training will be provided "live" at these 3 times* and locations for new leaders or for anyone who did not attend the February 2011 sessions.

Saturday, September 24  –  Flaget Center 9:30-11:30 am
Monday, September 26  --  Holy Spirit Parish, 7:00-9:00 pm  – 
Wednesday, September 28  --  St. James in Elizabethtown, 7:00-9:00 pm

( * New group leaders need to attend only one of these.)

For those who prefer online training, use our internet model:

http://www.archlou.org/whycatholic

[ Click on Download Center and then WhyCatholic? Small Community Leader Training Videos ]

A use-it-yourself  DVD  of the small community leader training is also available at the Archdiocesan Office of Faith-Formation, at 502-448-8581.

What about other preparation steps?

Again, during this season, bulletin blurbs and supplemental catechetical resources will be provided by the Archdiocesan Office of Faith-Formation. These will be sent directly to your parish.

If your parish/school Why Catholic? coordinators and/or you have additional needs, please phone or e-mail the Office of Faith Fomration:

Mr. Sal Della Bella
Phone:  502.448.8581
E-Mail:  sdb@archlou.org