SPOTLIGHT on Evangelizing Catechetical Ministry
YOUR FAMILY AND HOLIDAY STRESS by Lauri Przybysz
As Christmas approaches, we each have expectations of what the "perfect holiday season" with our families and friends should look like. However... SPOTLIGHT
Of Special Interest:
Adult Faith Formation News Central MD CEM Center --Marriage and Family News
More Resources for the Year of St. Paul: Advent Prayer Service for Parishes and Advent Reflections for the Home – Download and share with your families. Also available: Advent issue of Faith Full Families newsletter, published quarterly by the Division of Evangelization and Catechesis.
Catechist Formation Opportunities: Ongoing formation is a part of every catechist’s effort to become better at echoing God’s Word in your parish or school. Many opportunities for formation through archdiocesan workshops, online workshops through the University of Dayton and other resources. Download and distribute the Formed in Faith for 2008-09 booklet.
Marriage Ministry Training Basic Sponsor Couple Course with FOCCUS training, January 24 and 31, St. Clement, Rosedale; Remarriage supplementary session for current Sponsor Couples, January 31, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Edgewater. Call 410-547-5420 to register or download form.
Why Catholic? - Why Catholic Life in Christ Clock Hour Form - Please distribute to Why Catholic participants who have completed six consecutive sessions.
RCIA Regional Celebrations of Rites - Download RCIA Datebook, including dates, times, sites of Preparation Rites, Rite of Election, Adult Confirmation, etc. Please share with your team.
Little Rock Scripture Study - Informational Workshop and Enrichment Workshop on Saturday, May 2, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 65 Sacred Heart Lane. Glyndon, Maryland, 2107. Download flyer here.
Catechist Training for Human Sexuality and Child Protection Education St. Gregory the Great Parish, Baltimore, February 5, 15, 19, 26, 2009. 10 Clock Hours in all Formation Areas. January course at St. Patrick postponed. Registration form.
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, catechist certification and formation, marriage and family enrichment, and ministry to the deaf and persons with developmental disabilities.
