NCCL Conference 2014 Announcement

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP

          78th Annual NCCL Conference and Exposition 

Energize, Evangelize, Catechize

                                                          Energizar, Evangelizar, Catequizar


          May 19-24 (2014), in St. Louis MO  (Renaissance Grand Hotel)


          Evangelization major sessions:

          "New Evangelization Leads to Common Sense Catechesis," by Fr. Bob Hater
          "Creating a Culture of Witness for the New Evangelization." by Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P.
          “Disciples Called to Witness” and
          "A New Evangelization Toolkit: The Catechist’s Role, "by Dr. Peter J. Murphy of USCCB


          Register now via http://www.nccl.us and/or www.nccl.org

          Peek inside the NCCL 2014 Annual Conference plans:


          Monday: Energizing the Church -- Keynote by Sherry Weddell, "Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus"

          PCL Forum: Being and forming better disciples and servant-leaders – Jared Dees, a"31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator"

          Tuesday: Perspectives on the call to evangelize

               Intercultural – Alejandro Aguilera-Titus, Secretariat for Cultural Diversity @ the USCCB

               Technology – Daniella Zsupan-Jerome, Assistant Professor & Distance Learning Systems @
                   Loyola Institute for Ministry in New Orleans

               Young adults – Rev. Paul Marshall, S.M., St. Louis School.


          Wednesday: The Catechumenal Model -- Inspiration for All Catechesis - Mary Birmingham
                and Dorothy Mensah-Aggrey


          Thursday: "Taking Steps Forward, Making Church Matter," by Thomas Corcoran, Co-Author of "Rebuilt" and "Tools for Rebuilding," and Chris Wesley, Director of Student Ministry at Church of the Nativity.

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OLFE's Spring Retreat Day -- Saturday, March 1

SPRING  RETREAT  DAY

Saturday, March 1  (2014)

9:00 AM  to  3:00 PM

Flaget Center  

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

Retreat Leader:  Art Turner

The theme of this retreat will be

"Living in the Paschal Mystery"

By looking at the life and mission of Jesus Christ,

this retreat will offer participants time to reflect on

God's holy presence in the process of  letting go

Fee:  $25  (includes lunch & hospitality)

Register:  Office of Lifelong Formation & Education,

Attention: Linda McLemore  --  Ph:  502.448.8581

or E-Mail:  LMcLemore@archlou.org



March 21 -- Annual Archdiocesan Leadership Institute

      ALI Calendary Entry

Archdiocesan Leadership Institute:

"Encountering Jesus"

Keynote Presenter:  Rev. James Martin, S.J.

     Friday, March 21 (2014)   --   9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern

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


           Have a deep encounter with Jesus Christ this Lent.  Attend this special ALI program!


     Father James Martin, S.J., a Jesuit priest, is editor at large of America, the Catholic magazine. His newest book called Jesus: A Pilgrimage will be published on March 14, next month. He is the author of several award-winning books including “Together on Retreat,” “Between Heaven and Mirth,” “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything” and “My Life with the Saints.” A popular speaker, Fr. Martin appears as a TV commentator on things Catholic in the news and gives presentations to diocesan groups, retreats, and major conferences.

     Fee:  $40 for the day, includes lunch. Reservations are required.

     Contact Person:  Ms. Linda McLemore   --   E:  lmclemore@archlou.org
                                                                          Ph:  502-448-8581 ext. 1324


    The Flaget Center is at 1935 Lewiston Drive. in Louisville KY.  Ph: 502-448-8581

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March 22 -- Catholic Men's Conference 2014

        The Archdiocesan Catholic Men's Conference will take place on Saturday, March 22, at Saint Michael's Parish in Louisville, from 8:00 AM till 1:00 PM.

Webpages and how to register:        www.cmclouisville.net             http://stmichaelchurch.org/

“Many Men, One Faith”

        Our 2014 keynote speaker will be Rev. James Martin, S.J.  His presentation will be called "Who Is Jesus."



        Fr. Martin is a Jesuit priest, author, and editor at large of America, the national Catholic magazine. His newest book is Jesus: A Pilgrimage -- to be published on March 14 (next month).

        During 2011, Father Martin published "Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life" -- it was named as one of the “Best Books” of 2011 by Publishers Weekly. His title "The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything: A Spirituality for Real Life" became a New York Times bestseller, was awarded a 2010 Christopher Award and was also a bestseller among Catholic trade books.



        In addition to his editorial, publishing and media work, Father Martin has been invited by Catholic dioceses and archdioceses to address gatherings of clergy and laity, has spoken at colleges and universities across the country, has taught at Boston College’s Summer Institute, and leads seminars and directs retreats at retreat houses. On Sundays he assists at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.

      Brochure:  http://cmclouisville.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/CMC-Final-Brochure-2014.pdf

 

 

         NOTE: Plan to register early. We are expecting a large turnout. See you there!



FREE -- Webinar on Reaching Inactive Catholics (February 18)

This is short notice -- but we just heard here at OLFE about this opportunity


FREE  WEBINAR

"Pope Francis and Reaching Inactive Catholics"

Tuesday, February 18, at 2:00 PM Eastern


This webinar will explore how Pope Francis gives the Church some basic approaches to inactive Catholics, and some ways to begin inviting and involving these Catholics again in a more active life of faith.

Presented by Rev. Frank DeSiano, CSP.  He has long been involved in inviting people to become active in the Church. This seminar can help us be prepare for the Lenten and Post-Lenten seasons by designing approaches for inactive Catholics.

Register for this webinar via this link:

http://eventcenter.commpartners.com/se/Rd/Rg.aspx?606280&utm_source=Copy+of+Copy+of+Webinar+January&utm_campaign=Webinar2014&utm_medium=email

Fr. James Martin, S.J. -- Funeral for Philip Seymour Hoffman

A funeral liturgy for the actor Philip Seymour Hoffman will occur today at Saint Ignatius Church, a Jesuit community, in New York City. RIP.

The Presider will be Rev. James Martin, S.J. -- Fr. Martin will also be the main presenter at both the ALI 2014 and the Catholic Men's Conference, on March 21-22, in the Archdiocese of Louisville KY. He is pictured below on the left, at a rehearsal with Hoffman during the filming of the Oscar-winning film "Doubt."

Broadway marquees went dark for a minute Wednesday night in honor of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died this week at 46, apparently of a heroin overdose. At the same time, newspaper accounts have been exploring the dark side of drug addiction and its terrible toll on Hoffman.

And flowers are piling up in front of the apartment in the West Village neighborhood where Hoffman was a regular, another New Yorker going about life.

But amid these expected secular reckonings with celebrity tragedy is an unusually traditional religious ritual — a Catholic funeral for Hoffman set for Friday at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Church sources say up to 300 people will attend the private Mass, many of them boldface names as well as friends and family and the many theater and film friends Hoffman made during his sterling career.

So why a Catholic service? And why there?

Read the rest here: 

http://davidgibson.religionnews.com/2014/02/06/philip-seymour-hoffman-exits-catholic-stage/

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Webinar on "Best Practices in Parish Leadership"

The Loyola Institute for Ministry and the
National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management

present a free webinar online by

Mr. Michael Brough
Director of Strategic Engagement for NLRCM

Tuesday, February 11 at  7:00 pm Eastern, 6:00 pm Central

"Best Practices in Parish Leadership"

Go to : www.lim.loyno.edu/webinars
for easy instructions for sign in

(NOTE: Attendance is limited to 100 participants, available only on a first-come, first-served basis)