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