Institute 2009 -- Save the Date, October 10, 2009 at Archbishop Spalding High School
Of Special Interest:
Adult Faith Formation News — Central MD CEM Center —Marriage and Family News
CATECHIST FORMATION
-Survival School for New Catechists: August 10 & 11, Prince of Peace, Edgewood; August 26 & 27 at St. Mark, Catonsville. Both at 7:00 - 9:30 pm. Registration form. Contact Sharon Walls
-Catechist Formation Program from University of Dayton and Catechist Magazine
A convenient and affordable way to increase your knowledge, enrich your faith, and discover new ways to enliven your classes: Read seven articles in CATECHIST magazine, September through April/May, and earn a continuing education unit (CEU) or graduate credit through the University of Dayton.
Authors are scholars in the field, with catechists and religion teachers in mind. Several parishes/schools and regions gather groups to study and share insights and engage in discussion. Last year’s topic was “Prayer: The Human Desire for God.” This year’s topic is “The Word of God: Scripture.” Go to www.catechist.com/catform.html to connect.
EVANGELIZATION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION
RCIA teams: Making the Most of the Inquiry Period, August 11, 12, & 13, 2009, 7:00-9:30 pm. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. See more information here. Register by August 8. Email Christina Mahaley or call 410-547-5406.
-Archdiocese of Baltimore Evangelization Conference -- Saturday, August 22, 2009, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM at Resurrection Ellicott City. $25.00 per person. A great opportunity for pastoral councils, evangelization committees, adult faith teams, youth ministers, family ministers, and anyone interested in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and building the up the Church! Visit the Conference website for a list of workshops: http://www.archbalt.org/evangelization-catechesis/conference/
E-Word Unloaded - A Forum for Best Practices in Catholic Evangelization. View the videos and resources on Welcoming New Catholics and archives of other topics
Catechesis for Human Sexuality Teachers and Catechists Grades K-8 Training Workshops. Three locations only: August 15 & September 19 (new dates) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., St. Patrick, Baltimore City; October 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:00-9:30, St. Augustine, Elkridge; November 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 7:00-9:30, St. Isaac Jogues. Registration Form. Contact Lauri Przybysz
CATECHESIS WITH PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Day of Reflection – a day of reflection is planned for Sunday, July 5th, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat House. Fr. Joe Brieghner will be the featured speaker and Mass celebrant. To register or for more information, please contact Bill Fleming by email or call 410-547-5410.
Summer Bible School - a two day Summer Bible School will be offered at the Msgr. O’Dwyer Retreat House for children with developmental disabilities. The sessions will be from 1:00 -4:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9th and Friday, July 10th.
For more information and to register, please contact Bill Fleming by email or call 410-547-5410 .
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, July 19-25. Get resources for homilies, education materials here.
FOCCUS Facilitator Training October 24, 9-12, St. Timothy, Walkersville; Dec. 5 at St. Philip Neri, Linthicum; and January 16, St. Michael, Overlea. For Sponsor Couples, Clergy, and Pastoral Ministers. Registration form. Contact Lauri Przybysz for more information about FOCCUS.
Coming in August 2009: Basic Training Home-Study Modules for Sponsor Couples, Pre-Cana Teams and Remarriage Sponsors. For more information, contact Lauri Przybysz, 410-547-5420.
MORE RESOURCES
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The Beacon is a monthly newsletter of the Division of Evangelization and Catechesis containing the latest news, resources, and formation opportunities for adult faith formation, elementary and sacramental catechesis, family catechesis, human sexuality catechesis, catechist certification and formation, marriage and family enrichment, and ministry to the deaf and persons with developmental disabilities.
