Volume 2, Issue 2 SeptemberOctober Volume 2, Issue 2 MarchApril 2011 2010 Envision Faith Formation Newsletter Diocese of Grand Rapids Highlight in this Issue Catechetical Conference Keynote Announcement Page 2. Diocesan Conference for Women Women of Hope Saturday, March 12, 2011 The Office of Faith Formation is sponsoring the second annual Womens Conference on Saturday, March 12, at Cathedral Square, 1000 a.m. 400 p.m. Registration begins at 930 a.m. Back by popular demand, the featured spe
Envision Envision Page Page 2 2 Catechetical Ministry Carole Eipers, Featured Speaker for Catechetical Conference September 24, 2011 Calendar of Events March 2011 3 PrepareEnrich Facilitator Training 900am400pm, CSC. 9 ASH WEDNESDAY 10 Youth Ministry Webinar Helping Young People Understand the Roman Missal 24 pm, CIC Gallagher Rm. RSVP Mark Mann. 12 Diocesan Conference for Women 930am400pm, CSC. See cover article. Contact Sr. Barbara for more information. 13 Youth Rally featuring Steve Ang
Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 3 Catechetical Ministry Pastoral Ministers Winter Gathering Pay Attention Calendar of Events On February 18, 2011 the Office of Faith Formation hosted a Winter Gathering for Parish Ministers with Fr. Richard Fragomeni. Father spoke on using liturgical catechesis as the introduction to the new translation of the Roman Missal. His May 2011 message was that we need to pay attention to all aspects of the new translation 15 World Day of Prayer for for doing so is the first st
Envision Page 4 Family and Marriage Ministry Faith in Action Defending Marriage The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics across the country to contact their member of Congress and urge himher to oppose the decision to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage statute. Through the Catholic Legislative Advocacy Network, Michigan Catholic Conference is asking for a brief moment of your time to contact your local congressperson and encourage himher to oppose this decis
Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 5 Youth and Young Adult Ministry DYC2011 iSeek Highlights DYC2011 iSeek This years Diocesan Youth Conference was a celebration of our Catholic faith and for many a moment of conversion. On Saturday, February 26, young people from all corners of our diocese and different backgrounds came to pray, to learn, to meet new friends, to dance, to worship, and to grow deeper in their call to holiness. The day began in prayer led by Bishop Hurley who offered words of comfort that
Envision Page 6 Youth and Young Adult Ministry continued Integrating Youth into the Parish The Challenge and the Promise An OnCourse Webinar Thursday, April 7, 2011 ,,Token or responsible participation This webinar will provide some basic principles underlying the shift to more intentionally integrating young people into the parish community and the need for a shared vision by pastoral staffs. Further, we will also identify practical examples of involving young people in the pastoral, liturgic
Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 7 Welcoming the New Roman Missal Helping Youth Understand the New Roman Missal An OnCourse Webinar Thursday, March 10, 2011 This webinar hopes to assist in the national dialogue on how to continue helping our Catholic worship come alive in the hearts of our young people. Well overview some of the key changes in the new Roman Missal, and offer suggestions on how you can help young people embrace the rich tradition of the liturgy. The webinar will feature Mr. Greg Thompson
Envision Page 8 The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd The Role of the Adult in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd In the book The Religious Potential of the Child, Sofia Cavelletti writes that the world of the childs religion is different from that of an adult. The younger the child, the more capable he is of receiving great things and the child is satisfied with the great and essential Cavelletti, 47. The adult who is to proclaim the most essential points of the Christian message is to listen
Volume 2, Issue 2 Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 9 Online Learning Opportunities in Faith Formation Catholic Distance University For just 30, you can experience a CDU seminar or online individual course. To learn more visit httpwww.cdu.edu GrandRapidsDioceseindex.html Mar. 728 The Psalms Israels Prayer and Ours with Robert Miller, OSF, PhD March 28 April 18 Jesus of Nazareth Pope Benedict Reflects on Christs Passion and Resurrection with Fr. Bevil Bramwell, OMI, PhD May 223 The Gospel of St. Luke with
Envision Page 10 Catholic Information Center A Ministry of the Paulist Fathers During Lent, the CIC will offer courses on subjects ranging from Psalms to Cinema Public Transportation to The Passion of Jesus Confession, Morality and Generation Gaps. We hope you will encourage your parishioners to attend. CIC On the Road If the distance to Grand Rapids from your parish makes participation prohibitive, we can come to you To schedule a CIC On the Road program, please contact Kelly McLaughlin at 6
Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 11 News From Parishes Extreme Makeover Lent Edition Any makeover means change and that can cause resistance and stress or opportunity and surprise. But there is the maxim that to change is to grow and to change often is to become whole. Do you need an extreme makeover Or even a modest one Come discover what Lent holds for you. Where Franciscan Life Process Center When Wednesday, March 23, 900 a.m. 300 p.m. The day includes presentations, prayer time, lunch, Mass and dial
Envision Page 12 News From Parishes The New American Bible, Revised Edition To be released on March 9, 2011, the New American Bible, Revised Edition NABRE is the culmination of nearly 20 years of work by a group of nearly 100 scholars and theologians, including bishops, revisers and editors. The NABRE includes a newly revised translation of the entire Old Testament including the Book of Psalms along with the 1986 edition of the New Testament. The NABRE is a formal equivalent translation of Sacr
Volume 2, Issue 2 Page 13 News from Parishes Ionia Lay Deanery Afternoon of Lenten Reflection at St. Anthony Parish in Saranac on Tuesday, March 29, 100400 p.m. Sr. Diane Zerfas, OP from Dominican Center will lead us in an afternoon of Lenten reflection. All who serve in the Diocese of Grand Rapids as Directors of Religious Education, Coordinators of Religious Education, Youth Ministers, Music Ministers, Pastoral Associates, RCIA Coordinators, etc. are welcome to attend. Whatever your ministry
Envision Page 14 News From Parishes St. Robert of Newminster, Ada Adult Lenten opportunities for spiritual growth and learning Father Tom Tavella from the Catholic Information Center is presenting Transformation Soup Healing for the Splendidly Imperfect on Tuesday, March 22, 700830 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. Monday, March 28 at 630800 p.m. in the Parish Life Center, our pastor, Father Len Sudlik, will present Ten Things You Never Knew About the Resurrection of Jesus. St Isidore, Grand Rap
Envision FAITH FORMATION Diocese of Grand Rapids 360 Division Avenue S Grand Rapids MI 495034501 Sr. Barbara Cline, FSE, director Faith Formation Phone 6165514742 Fax 6165514744 Email bclinedioceseofgrandrapids.org Mark Mann, director Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Phone 6164751243 Fax 6165515638 Email mmanndioceseofgrandrapids.org Jean Kastenholz, administrative assistant Offices of Worship and Faith Formation Phone 6162460588 Fax 6165515647 Email jkastenholzdioceseofgrandrapids.org
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