Happy Thanksgiving

May your families, church communities, and you have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving Day 2011 -- from all of us at the Faith-Formation division of OLFE.

THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER

Lord, we thank you
for the goodness of our people
and for the spirit of justice
that fills this nation.
We thank you for the beauty and fullness of the
land and the challenge of the cities.
We thank you for our work and our rest,
for one another, and for our homes.
We thank you, Lord:
accept our thanksgiving on this day.
We pray and give thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

— Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers

Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference (2011)

The 2011 Mid-South Catholic Leadership Conference -- at Lake Barkley, Kentucky from November 6-9 -- is now wrapping up.


The "Lake Barkley" event is an annual, collaborative endeavor of five (5) Catholic dioceses, including the Archdiocese of Louisville. The theme for 2011 was "Catholic Leadership -- Supporting Families."


The Archdiocese was well represented by a contingent of parish and school leaders at the conference. There were excellent major addresses, a variety of workshops, and prayer times on the official schedule. But, clearly, there was time for some fun and socializing too. Check out the picture above! It shows a group of partying PCLs, from our area, learning to line-dance, with Ms. Denise Puckett -- a staff member of the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE) -- taking the lead. Way to enjoy the moment, everybody!

Don't miss our great two-day workshop during early December, featuring noted author and presenter, Ms. Leisa Anslinger.

Catechesis for a Worshipping Community

Dates: December 1-2, 2011
Presenter: Ms. Leisa Anslinger
Place: Flaget Center, Room A

http://www.archlou.org/flagetcenter

Description: Participants will examine, first, the challenges involved in proclaiming the Gospel message in U.S. culture today. The course will then look at the relationship between prayer, liturgy, and catechesis; the concept of sacramental catechesis; and the catechumenal model as a basis, or paradigm, for all of catechetical ministry. Finally, attention will be given to whole community catechesis and intergenerational (and family-oriented) religious education models.

Times: Thursday, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Workshop Fee: $90.00

Credits: 10 Contact Hours on Advanced or Master Level

For more information, contact Butch Ekstrom, 502.448.8581 or bekstrom@archlou.org --

To register, contact Ms. Linda McLemore, 5 02.448.8581 or lmclemore@archlou.org

Workshop on the Advent Season

A workshop on the subject of Advent, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation & Education, has been scheduled for Saturday, October 15 -- 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The details:

Advent: What, When, and How?

Presenter: Maureen Grisanti Larison --

Saturday, October 15, from 9:30 to 12:30 --

Flaget Center: http://www.archlou.org/flagetcenter/

(1935 Lewiston Drive, Louisville KY) --

Explore the theology of Advent; the practical meaning of the Advent season; and a variety of Advent practices and catechetical resources to use with a variety of specific age-groups (K thru Adult).

Participation Fee: $10.00

Pre-register, contact Linda at OLFE -- 502.448.8581 or lmclemore@archlou.org

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

A workshop presentation 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

Back by Popular Demand -- Season 2 of Why Catholic?

Important news about the Why Catholic? program in the Archdiocese of Louisville . . .

Welcome back to those returning, and welcome to all who will be joining (for the first time) -- the dates for beginning Season 2 of the Why Catholic? program in the Archdiocese are upon us.




Small-group, faith-sharing sessions, on the topic of the new Roman Missal, should begin during the week of October 2-8.



Essential information about 'what to use' and 'how to order' Season 2 is on our blog: http://whycatholic-louisville.blogspot.com/


Do you have questions or needs that require a personal touch? Contact:

Mr. Sal Della Bella
Director of Faith-Fomration
E-Mail: SDB@archlou.org
Phone: 502.448.8581

Pope Calls All to New Evangelization

During a September 18 address, Pope Benedict urged all Catholics

to share faith through dedication to the New Evangelization.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-calls-on-all-to-participate-in-new-evangelization/

Key Dates for Catechists and Why Catholic? Participants

The Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE) invites you to get involved! So much to begin. So many to serve and to honor. So much to celebrate. Some key dates to remember coming up in the Archdiocese:

September 16 -- Archdiocesan-Wide Faith Formation Celebration!

(St. Lawrence Church, 1925 Lewiston Drive, Louisville KY, 6:30 PM; Reception after Mass)

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

Resource for RCIA and Adult Faith-Formation

Musings: Becoming Who You Receive

This book is crafted for adult faith formation and RCIA, for catechists, and parents. Besides offering a reflection on the Sunday gospel, it offers a question with lines for the reader to share some musings. It also includes six pages on key changes in the language of the people’s response in the new Revised Roman Missal, Third Edition. Rather than simply focus on the change of language, this resource contains a story that leads to a deep understanding of changes of words in the text of the Mass.

Musings is published by the NCCL (www.nccl.org). Sample Pages are available online: http://tiny.cc/lcbsa

Catechetical Sunday -- Coming on September 18

About Catechetical Sunday -- 2011

The ministry of the Word is a fundamental element of evangelization through all its stages, because it involves the proclamation of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God.

“The word of God nourishes both evangelizers and those who are being evangelized so that each one may continue to grow in his or her Christian life” (National Directory for Catechesis, # 17).

Theme: "Do This in Memory of Me"

The Catholic Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 18, 2011, and will focus on the theme “Do This in Memory of Me.” Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.

Homepage for the U.S. Bishops' materials for Catechetical Sunday, 2011 --
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechetical-ministry/catechetical-sunday/

Free Webinars -- Getting Started as a New Catechist

Roughly 150,000 catechists are new to the job each year! Loyola Press is
hosting a free webinar series, featuring Joe Paprocki, D.Min., called
“Getting Started as Catechist."

During each webinar, Joe will address the basic skills of being a catechist;
how to plan effective lessons; ways to lead compelling prayer; tips on how to organize a variety of activities; and how to maintain order and discipline in the learning environment, in addition to other topics.

“Becoming a catechist is exciting and, let’s face it, somewhat intimidating!” Paprocki says.
“New and experienced catechists are eager to learn ways to effectively engage young people in
faith formation and basic teaching skills to help them gain confidence in this vocation.”

Webinar sessions, dates, and topics will include (from 7-8 pm CDT each program):

• August 24 (intermediate age children: grades 4–6)
• August 30 (junior high and high school)
• September 6 (adult faith formation)

Learn about the ministry of catechesis more from the comfort of your computer!

Register: Catechist's Journey (http://tiny.cc/ipryd)

(Note: If you have never seen Joe Paprocki in action, here is a short video clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA_ksPLrKYI&feature=relmfu)

Note: Each of the Loyola webinars by Joe Paprocki will be worth one hour of catechist credit in the area of Catechetics/Methods. For more information, contact: Ms. Denise Puckett, 502.448.8581 and/or dpuckett@archlou.org

Video Workshop -- The Mass and Its Meaning

Recently, the Archdiocesan faith-formation staff hosted a well-received workshop on "The Mass: The Meaning of Our Catholic Identity." It featured Rev. Thomas Richstatter, OFM, as the main speaker. A video was made of his presentation. And here it is, a great tool for individual or group in-service.

(This resource should be especially good for those involved with Why Catholic? during Fall 2011, since
the central theme will be Liturgy and the New Roman Missal.)

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

Workshop: "The Village @ Work: Faith-Formation in the Whole Community"

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"


The event will be held at the Saint Agnes Parish, 1800 Newberg Road, in Louisville (see link to 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 and Education (OLFE)
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 Pastoral Center:
http://www.archlou.org/article126312.htm?img=1&imgsize=large&imgalign=right&wraptext=1&body=1

New Video Helps -- Adult Catholic Catechism

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has published a series of video segments about the Catholic Catechism for Adults. Look here to find them:

http://www.usccb.org/media/video

(Check under Faith Formation)

The introductory presentation runs about 8.5 minutes and introduces the other pieces. Five additional video programs include:

• Overview: The Faith Revealed (16:02)
• The Creed: The Faith Professed (16:58)
• The Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated (20:21)
• Christian Morality: The Faith Lived (17:08)
• Prayer: The Faith Prayed (18:44)

Free Webinars for New Catechists

About 150,000 catechists are new to their ministry each year in the

Catholic Church of the United States. Loyola Press plans to

support their training by hosting a webinar series called “Getting

Started as a Catechist.”

The presenter will be Joe Paprocki, D.Min. He will identify the basis

skills in catechesis; how to plan effective lessons; ways to lead

compelling prayer; tips on how to organize a variety of activities; and

how to maintain order and discipline in the learning environment.

“Becoming a catechist is exciting and, let’s face it, somewhat intimidating!” Paprocki says.
“New and experienced catechists are eager to learn ways to effectively engage young people in
faith formation and basic teaching skills to help them gain confidence in this vocation.”

There will be four (4) webinars in the Loyola series, focused on separate age groups. Each will take place from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm CDT:

• August 17 (Primary age children: grades 1–3)
• August 24 (Intermediate age children: grades 4–6)
• August 30 (Junior high and high school)
• September 6 (Adult faith formation)

These webinars will be presented free of charge, on your personal computer! Catechists, learn more about your important vocation -- and become better prepared for Catechetical Sunday (September 18, 2011).

Register at Catechist's Journey, http://tiny.cc/ipryd --

Here is a video introduction from Dr. Joe Paprocki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA_ksPLrKYI&feature=relmfu

Note: Each of the four (4) Loyola webinars by Joe Paprocki will be worth one hour of catechist credit in the area of Catechetics. For more information, contact: Ms. Denise Puckett, 502.448.8581 and/or dpuckett@archlou.org

Resources for Catechetical Sunday 2011

The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2011 (September 18) will be "Do This in Memory of Me."

Many parish catechetical leaders use this occasion to honor and acknowledge the ministry of catechists in the midst of their faith communities. Use this webapge to review some resources that might help you to do this.

www.nccl.org/news/communications?mode=PostView&bmi=661180

Also, check on the main webpage of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership -- which contains Catechetical Sunday 2011 ideas and resources as well.

www.nccl.org

PCL Luncheon -- Thanks and Pictures (May 12, 2011)

May 12 at the Flaget Center -- an Annual Lunch and Celebration to honor and
thank the Parish Catechetical Leaders in the Archdiocese of Louisville.

The festive photos tell the story. Thanks to all who attended, all who had to
miss the party due to other commitments, and to all who take part in all of the important PCL ministries in the parishes throughout the Archdiocese!















Click for More May 12th Pix

The Other 6

Need to find God today -- somewhere, somehow? The Other 6 is an internet community dedicated 24/7 to helping people find the love of the Creator (and each other) in all places, and in all things.

http:www.other6.com

Roundtable 2011 -- NALM Presents Special Day in Indy

A "roundtable" workshop day for parish administrators, pastoral associates, and parish business managers will take place on June 1, 2011 -- in Indianapolis, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The theme of the day will be Catholic Church Management: From a Challenging Present to a Creative Future.

The "roundtable" will be presented by the National Association for Lay Ministry (www.nalm.org). Click below for a flyer:

http://www.nalm.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=45293&orgId=nalm

For related information about the 2011 Annual NALM Conference (June 1-4 in Indianapolis), see www.NALM.org (Events tab) or call 202.541.5300.

Webinar -- May 17: Changing Face of Catholic Parishes

A look inside the data -- what is happening in U.S. Catholic parishes today?

May 17 -- 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Presenters: Neil Parent www.nalm.org
Mark M. Gray www.cara.georgetown.edu

Easy to sign up today. -- https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/796535480

Beyond Season 1: Wednesday Night Group to Meet Monthly Until Season 2

"I have met some awesome people. I would not change a thing."

-- Why Catholic? Group Evaluation, Jeffersontown

What is your Why Catholic? small group looking to do between now and Season 2 (Fall
2011)? Let us know. And keep checking this blog page. We'll have some ideas to share
from places throughout the Archdiocese.

Revised Edition Available -- New American Bible

The Catholic bishops of the U.S. have approved a revised edition of the New American Bible.

See >> www.usccb.org/nab/bible/nabre.shtml

The Archdiocesan blog called Why Catholic Now has more information too:

www.WhyCatholic-Louisville.blogspot.com

FYI -- The Boom's Back in 'Baby Boom'

The Baby Boom generation reached an important turing point on January1, 2001. The oldest of "Boomers" turned 65. The BB is the oversized generation that includes all persons, born in the USA, from 1946 to 1964.

By the year 2030, almost 20% (1 in 5 Catholics) will have reached 'senior citizenship' (age 65) -- but the elder Boomers will be unlike any previous senior citizen cadre that anyone or any church has ever experienced! The Baby Boomers represent a new and predictable kind of graying process in our parishes -- and they will present implications for our parish ministry efforts, as more and more Boomers slide toward retirement age.

Here are some interesting insights for consideration by your parish staff and you:

www.faithformationlearningexchange.net

Going Digital -- Why Catholic? Season 1

Big thanks to Ms. Marnie McAllister, Assistant Editor of The Record, for a great feature. Read it here! -- http://www.archlou.org/article286359c4407990.htm

-- Follow the Why Catholic? Blog of the Archdiocese too! -- www.whycatholiclouisville.blogspot.com -- Connect with us on Facebook too. Search: Louisville Why Catholic http://www.facebook.com/

Online Workshop: Digital Ministry and Social Networking

A free, live webinar

April 26, 2011 -- 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Today, the Church serves an increasingly "wired" and "wireless" population of all ages. This webinar will feature Ms. Lisa Hendey -- author and founder of http://www.catholicmom.com/ -- presenting a creative overview of social media technologies including Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts, and streaming video. Learn the basics of these helpful tools, what the Church recommends about using them, plus "best practices" that have been adopted by dioceses, parishes, and others around the country.

This webinar is free from Ave Maria Press (http://www.avemariapress.com/) -- in conjunction with the National Conference on Catechetical Leadership (www.nccl.org) and the National Association for Lay Ministry (www.nalm.org)

Pre-registration is easy. Go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/328468384

Young Adult Ministry -- ALI Workshop on March 31

The Nuts and Bolts:

A Basic Guide to

Young Adult Ministry

March 31, 2011 -- 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

The 2011 Archdiocesan Leadership Institute (ALI) will feature a presentation on the specifics of young adult ministry, and about how parish communities can become more young adult responsive.

The Presenter will be Paul Jarzembowski, the executive director of the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA). He also serves as the director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois.

Location: Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive, Louisville KY 40216 www.archlou.org/flagetcenter

Fee: $40.00 per Person (includes Lunch)

Register: Linda McLemore -- lmclemore@archlou.org or 502.448.8581, x. 1324

The Archdiocesan Leadership Institute (ALI) enhances and strengthens the knowledge, values, and skills needed for viable pastoral leadership in the Church of central Kentucky.

Care for the Earth -- April 16 Symposium

5th Annual Meeting of Science and Spirituality

CARE FOR THE EARTH

Nazareth Retreat Center

Bardstown, Kentucky

April 16 -- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Conference Fee: $50.00 per Person

On-Campus Housing and Meals: $65.00

nazarethretreatcenter.org

More Information and Reservations: 502.348.1513

Workshop on March 19 (Saturday)

Coming on Saturday, March 19 (2011) -- "Proclaiming Our Story through Media and Technology"

Site: Flaget Center (1935 Lewiston Drive)

Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Featuring: Tim Welch, Author and Consultant. Join the Faith-Formation Office staff for a practical workshop that will model a number of technology tools of our day -- that will help us procalim the great Story of Jesus. It will include online strategies; free tools for creating multi-media for storytelling and religion teaching.

Fee per Person: $10.00

Pre-Register: Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation and Education --

Ms. Linda McLemore, at 502.448.8581 and/or lmclemore@archlou.org

A Lenten-Growth Practice

The Examen at lunch time invites you with a pause, during midday (or at another time in the middle of things that works for you), to review your day, while mindful of the Presence of God.

Each week, a lunch-time moment will center on a particular theme. Begin here:

http://ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/lunchtime-examen

Your online leader will be Mr. Jim Manney, the author of The Prayer that Changes Everything.

Two Minutes of Quiet -- Ash Wednesday and Lent

Take a 2.5 minute flash break. Reflect on the

meaning of Ash Wedneasday and Lent 2011. This

presentation has an upbeat r 'n b music track

too!

Click --> http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/ash-wednesday-in-two-minutes

Happy Mardi Gras -- Why Catholic? for Lent

Today is March 8, 2011. Mardi Gras -- or Fat Tuesday. The day of fiesta to celebrate before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Mark the season of Lent in a special way this year. Join the new spiritual-renewal program, for adults, in our Archdiocese:

Why Catholic? -- A Journey Through the Catechism


For more information in English and Spanish, BLOG with us:

www.WhyCatholic-Lousiville.blogspot.com


And be sure to Facebook with us! -- Louisville Why Catholic

Register for Why Catholic? at local parish today. Your contact at the Archdiocese is:

Faith-Formation Dept.
Ph: 502.448.8581
E: SDB@archlou.org

Video Segments Now Available -- Theology Online

Great news today! There is a big menu of theological presentations -- now available -- via DVD videos online from OLFE.

The presentations were drawn from Archdiocesan Ministry Institute courses during recent semesters. Please click here:

www.archlou.org/article281511.htm?body=1

For catechist-certification credit, from the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation and Education (OLFE), by using online materials, contact:

Ms. Denise Puckett
Consultant for Catechetical Ministry

Office of Lifelong Formation & Education

Phone: 502.448.8581

E-Mail: dpuckett@archlou.org

Sign-Up Now: Why Catholic?

Mardi Gras and the season of Lent are almost here!

Soon we will begin the acclaimed program Why Catholic?: A Journey Through the Catechism, for adults, in church parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Sign-up for Why Catholic? in your local parish now. For information about the program:

www.archlou.org/whycatholic

Para informacion en Espanol (Porque ser Catolico?) -- www.renewintl.org

Or make contact with the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE) --

E-Mail: OLFE@archlou.org

Phone: 502.448.8581

Next Week: Valentine's Day & Training for Why Catholic?

Next week promises to be a big week!

First, we will celebrate St. Valentine's Day

on Monday, the 14th.

Here is some catechist's background. The man's name, Valentine, in Latin refers to "strong, powerful, worthy." Pope Gelasius I switched an ancient pagan holiday -- in celebration of the Roman god Juno -- during 496 c.e., into Saint Valentine's Feast on February 14.

Christian legend says that a priest, named Valentine, was an outspoken and brave Christian community leader. He baptized many (even Saint Lucy the Martyr perhaps) and performed other ministerial duties faithfully and constantly.

Valentine attracted the attention -- and the deep anger -- of Claudius II, the emperor of Rome. The legend concludes that Valentine, ever-brave, was thrown int a Roman jail and eventually executed (by bow and arrow?) because he would not renounce his Christian faith.

The Roman version of the name Valentine was very common, for males, during that period in the Roman Empire. There is some evidence in Christian history that there may have been two or perhaps three Valentines, during early Christian history, who deserve the title Saint -- and all died, coincidentally, on the date February 14 (but during different years).

One very old, romantic part of the Valentine story tells about the saint-to-be locked in a jail cell before his execution by Claudius II. -- As the tale goes, Valentine falls in love with his jailer's daughter. Before his death, he wrote her a touching love letter "from your Valentine." And, thus was born, from this, the practice of using symbols like hearts, love, bows and arrows, cupids ("the God of Love" from Roman mythology), the color red for passion, and "Valentine's cards" among friends and lovers on February 14.

Second, training workshops for Why Catholic? small group leaders will begin.

Training in English and Spanish for Why Catholic? small group leaders begins on Tuesday, the 15th. Click for the complete schedule below. (Attend only one date & time):

http://www.archlou.org/whycatholic/article266407c3946368.htm

Please have each of those who plan to be Why Catholic? small group facilitators -- in your parish, school, or other community -- attend one of the training sessions on the schedule.

The actual meetings of small groups for Season 1 -- Why Catholic? should begin in your local community during the season of Lent, March 2011.

LIMEX -- Graduate-Level Ministry Studies in our Archdiocese

Are you hearing more about LIMEX these days, but understanding it less?

LIMEX stands for 'Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program.' It is a graduate ministry studies program for adults -- implemented via learning group cohorts in 'extension sites' such as the Archdiocese of Louisville.

LIMEX has existed for over 25 years nation-wide, coming from the Institute for Ministry @ Loyola University New Orleans. Pictured above are: (1) Dr. Thomas F. Ryan, the Director of LIM; and (2) the Saint Ignatius Chapel and Library on the Loyola campus.

There are currently two LIMEX groups operating in the Archdiocese. Student recruitment for another new group is beginning now. Click below for some online information:

http://lim.loyno.edu/onsite

The coordinator of LIMEX in our Archdiocese is Butch Ekstrom.

Make contact with Butch at the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Faith & Education (OLFE) -- bekstrom@archlou.org -- 502.448.8581.

LIMEX leads adult students toward professional ministry degrees and certificates:

http://lim.loyno.edu/onsite/programs-study

Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS)

Master of Religious Education (MRE)

Certificate in Pastoral Studies (CPS)

Certificate in Religious Education (CRE)

Post-Masters Certificate in Pastoral Studies

Advanced Continuing Education Certificate

Complete online courses and degrees are also an option with LIM.

Lent 2011 -- Workshop on Saturday, February 12

The Archdiocesan Faith-Formation Office will soon present a special workshop --

"Lent: What, When, How"

Date: Saturday, February 12.

Location: Flaget Center (Auditorium) www.archlou.org/flagetcenter

Times: 9:30 AM till 12:30 PM

The main presenter will be Rev. Joseph Graffis, the Pastor of Saint Edward Parish, Jeffersontown. His one-hour lecture, on the Theology and Practices of Lent, will be followed by several breakout (workshop) sessions on methods and resources for teaching about Lent to various age-groups, from pre-school thru adults.

Attendance Fee: $10 per Person.

Pre-Register: Linda McLemore, OLFE, 502.448.8581 (x. 1324) -- lmclemore@archlou.org

(This workshop is an offering of ALMI -- the Archdiocese of Louisville Ministry Institute.)

Media Resources -- Newsletter for January 2011

Media Resources at OLFE

We urge you to make frequent use, during 2011, of our Media Resources Library at the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation anf Education (OLFE).

Here is a link to our temporary Media Library webpage --it includes a January 2011 resource update from our Media coordinator:

www.archlou-olfe.com


Location of the Media Resources Library --

Flaget Center http://www.archlou.org/flagetcenter

PCL Meeting on January 20

The next PCL meeting, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation & Education (OLFE), will take place on Thursday, January 20, @ the Flaget Center. We hope that you choose to attend. www.archlou.org/flagetcenter

The main presenter will be Dr. Saundra Kennedy. She will give two talks: (1) Servant Leaders: Witness to Jesus, and (2) Keys to Proclaiming the Word: The Task of Catechesis.

This PCL gathering has been scheduled for 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It will be followed immediately by a short lunch. Both the presentations by Dr. Kennedy and the lunch will be made available through the courtesy of the William H. Sadlier Company.

To register, contact Ms. Sandi Tassin at stassin@archlou.org or 502.448.8581, x. 1314.

For more information, about the January 20th event, contact Denise Pucket at 504.448.8581, x. 1315.