New Evangelization: Try These Three

     1. Catholic Evangelization Blogging

     Blog pieces authored by members of the NCCL Evangelization Committee, and invited guest writers,
     explore evangelizing approaches, practices, resources, and programs at web address below.

     One new piece will be added each week. Sign up to receive blogs posts via e-mail as they are
     produced. An initial trio of articles can be found on:  www.21stcenturycatholicevangelization.org

             "An E-Mail Retreat: Moving into Daily Life" - by Kristina M. DeNeve, Archdiocese of
             Honolulu

             "An Embarrassing Lack of Urgency" - by Fr. Frank DeSiano, Paulist Evangelization Ministries

             "Six Keys to Evangelizing Baptismal Ministry" - Thomas Quinlan, Diocese of Joliet

     2.  Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) Study Guide: 
         Companion to Pope Francis's Encyclical


       Author: Jared Dees
       Publication:  Ave Maria Press, September 2013
       Price:  $2.99                                                    
       Digital Edition available via Amazon.com

       A guide to Lumen Fidei, the first encyclical by Pope Francis. Contains rich commentary and reflection
      questions for personal study, book clubs, RCIA candidates, and/or adult faith-formation groups.



     3. Faith-Formation Learning Exchange -- May 2014


                 http://www.faithformationlearningexchange.net

       New Blog Posts

       "Blogging: More Work Than One Thinks, More Promise Than We Realize" -- by Kyle M. Oliver
       "Bait for Young Adults -- by Jim Merhaut
       "Using the Arts to Craft Your Faith" --  by Jolene Roehlkepartain
    
       New Article
    
        "The Spirituality of Our Children: Pray-ers Today, Prophets Tomorrow" -- Janet Schaeffler, O.P.

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OLFE Staff Member Earns Master of Arts in Theology

          The staff of the Office for Lifelong Formation and Education (OLFE), and all who work in and for the Archdiocesan have cause to celebrate.

          During a solemn but joyful commencement exercise was held at Saint Meinrad's Seminary and School of Theology, on Saturday May 10 on the school's campus in southern Indiana.

          Veteran adult catechesis and RCIA consultant at OLFE, Ms. Maureen Grisanti Larison, was awarded a Master of Arts diploma in Theology (M.A.).

          Another staff member of the Archdiocese, Ms. Carrie Fuchs Williamson, received a Master of Theological Studies degree (M.T.S.).

          Carrie is the associate director for Vocations for the Archdiocese. She also regularly leads a number of small groups of parish ministry leaders in pastoral supervision sessions on behalf of OLFE.

         

          Degree Recipients at Saint Meinrad from left to right: Janet Kleier Millen, Carrie Fuchs Williamson, Maureen Grisanti Larison, Bernie Schum, Dustin Hungerford.

          Mr. Hungerford and Ms. Grisanti Larison received a Master of Arts in Theology.

          Ms. Millen received a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology.

          Ms. Williamson and Mr. Schum received the Master of Theological Studies degree.

          One student, Jay Paradis, was not present for the picture but also received a MA in Theology.

          Brandon DeToma, a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Louisville earned a Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophical Studies.

          Congratulations to all.        

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