Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Bardstown, Nazareth, & Rural Areas -- ALMI Workshop on Oct. 22

A workshop that will go hand-in-hand with the Fall 2011 season of Why Catholic? -- and other church ministries -- is coming up soon.

Title:  "The Mass: Exploring Our Catholic Identity"

Date:  Saturday, October 22 (2011)  --  9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Presenter:  Rev. Thomas Richstattter, OFM


This workshop will be held in Crimmins Hall, in Nazareth KY -- a special offering for those serving the Church in the Bardstown, Nazareth, Mount Washington, and south regions of the Archiocese. It will be sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute (ALMI). It has been designed for adults engaged in ministries related to Christian initiation, liturgy, faith-formation, sacramental preparation, music, and the Why Catholic? program (both small group leaders and group members).

(This workshop will be a reprise of the offering in Louisville on June 11, 2011.)

The fee will be $25 (will include lunch). Register with ALMI soon.

Phone --  502.448.8581  or  E-Mail  --  lmclemore@archlou.org

Monday, October 3, 2011

Prayer to Begin the Fall 2011 Season

The new season of  Why Catholic?  begins throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville this week. Let us pray, one and all, for the success of the program and the renewal of God's people, the Church.


A Disciple's Prayer

Loving God and Father, help us to be people of prayer, committed to the person and message of Jesus your Son.

Help us to grasp the integrity and beauty of the truths of our faith and the transforming power of your grace.
Nourish and strengthen us as people of faith, disciples of Jesus, committed to the mission of the Church, and eager to share the gospel without restraint.

Let our hearts burn within us as we catch glimpses of your heart in Jesus, for through him, we know your loving plan for us. We ask this through Jesus the Christ, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in one loving Trinity. Amen.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Back by Popular Demand: Season 2 of Why Catholic

A hearty welcome to all those returning -- and a special welcome to all who will be joining Why Catholic?, in the Archdiocese of Louisville, for the first time during early October.


Season Two officially kicks off during the period of October 2-8, 2011. Throughout the weeks of Fall, small-group, faith-sharing sessions will focus on a prayerful study of the new Roman missal.

For information about books and resources to use, click:


Do you have questions or needs regarding the Fall 2011 season of Why Catholic?

Contact: Mr. Sal Della Bella, Director at the Office of Lifelong Fomration & Education (OLFE) -- e: SDB@archlou.org -- ph: 502.448.8581.  Or check our WC? webpage:


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Small Group Leader-Training Sessions

Leader Training for Why Catholic? Groups

Small Group Leadership Training will be provided for new leaders, and for those who did not attend a training session last February.

An online version of the training is available at: http://www.archlou.org//whycatholic/article262005.htm?body=1

A new DVD version of the training session may be obtained by calling the OLFE Media Center at 502-448-8581.

 

On-Site Training:  Saturday September 24 -- 9:30 - 11:30 AM at the Flaget Center  http://www.archlou.org/flagetcenter 


If you plan to attend, please register with Ms. Linda McLemore via e-mail at LMclemore@archlou.org or by calling 502-448-8581.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Key Dates for Catechists and Why Catholic? Participants

So much to begin. So many to serve and to honor. So much to celebrate.  Here are key dates coming up in the Archdiocese:

September 16    --

Archdiocesan-Wide Faith Formation Celebration !
(St. Lawrence Church, 1925 Lewiston Drive, Louisville KY, 6:30 PM)

September 17    --    Workshop by Leisa Ainslinger, M.A. 

"The Village @ Work: Faith-Formation for the Whole Community"  (St. Agnes Pastoral Center, 1920 Newburg Road, Louisville KY --9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

September 18     --   Catechetical Sunday, 2011 



October 2-8        --   The second season of Why Catholic? begins this week

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

World Day of Prayer -- September 8, 2011

On September 8th (Thursday), people around the earth will celebrate World Day of Prayer 2011. Since its inception 18 years ago, the WDOP initiative has supported millions of God's people and countless worthy causes, around the globe, with prayer. This year’s theme for the World Day is "Together We Shine," for each of us is a channel through which Spirit illumines the world.

What a great opportunity for your Why Catholic? leadership team and participants to prepare for the upcoming season during Fall 2011.


WDOP occurs on the second Thursday of September each year. Its key purpose is to further the worldwide effort to uplift humanity and creation in shared, prayerful consciousness.  -- 


http://www.wdpusa.org/2011ART.pdf

Friday, August 19, 2011

Video Workshop -- Getting Ready for the Fall 2011 Season


Recently, the Archdiocesan department of Faith-Formation hosted a very good workshop on the Catholic Mass.  A workshop video was made.  It is called:


The Mass:  An Exploration of Our Catholic Identity


The video features Rev. Tom Richstatter, OFM.  -- It will be agreat resource for individuals or groups who are getting ready for the upcoming season of Why Catholic?, which will center on Liturgy and the New Roman Missal.


Find the Mass video here  -->  http://74.143.35.98/The%20Mass.wmv

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Workshop on September 17: 'The Village @ Work'

The Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation and Education (OLFE) will host a workshop on Saturday, September 17.

"The Village @ Work:
Faith-Formation in the Whole Community"
It will be held at St. Agnes Parish -- 1800 Newberg Road, in Louisville (link for directions below), from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Leisa Ainslinger, M.A.
All persons engaged in faith-formation ministry, on all levels in their local communities, are invited and urged to attend this special presentation.
Workshop Description: A proverb from Africa states that ‘it takes a village to raise a whole person.’ Never has this seemed more true! This workshop, by noted author and adult education specialist, Ms. Leisa Anslinger, will explore The Village at Work in the dynamic process of faith-formation in and for the whole local Church. During part one, Ms. Anslinger will focus – in conjunction with the theme of Catechetical Sunday 2011 -- on the critical and lifelong task of sacramental formation for all ages. Throughout part two of the workshop, she will center on practical dimensions of what parents, extended family members, and others (in the wider community) can do to nurture a lasting Catholic identity.

About Our Presenter: Leisa Anslinger is recognized widely as an expert on lifelong catechesis, faith-development, and Catholic stewardship. She holds a B.A. in Music Education, from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College; a Masters in Secondary-School Counseling, from Purdue University; and a M.A. in Religion from the Athenaeum of Ohio. She is the author of Here Comes Everybody! Whole Community Catechesis in the Parish – a practical guide about lifelong faith-formation programs in parish life today.
Register yourself and team members:
Office of Lifelong Formation & Education
Attention: Ms. Linda McLemore
Phone: 502-448-8584, ext. 1324
E-Mail: lmclemore@archlou.org     Cost: $35 per person (includes lunch)

Getting to the St. Agnes Parish's Pastoral Center: 
http://www.archlou.org/article126312.htm?img=1&imgsize=large&imgalign=right&wraptext=1&body=1

Friday, August 12, 2011

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