Volume 1, Issue 2 March April 2010 E nv i s i o n Faith Formation Newsletter Diocese of Grand Rapids A Path of Faith Highlight New Pathways, New Partnerships SeminarPart B 4 Lent is presented... in the likeness of a path, similar to Gods call to Abraham Go forth from the land of your kinfolk and from your fathers house to a land that I will show you Gen 121. Abraham set off, without lingering, and without any support other than the divine promise. ours but according to His own design 2 Tim 1

Envision Page 2 Catechetical Ministry From the Director Calendar of Events March 2010 7 Sports Spirituality Series Grand Rapids CCHS 13 Youth Young Adult Ministers workshop Models Strategies for PJH Cathedral, 10am1230 p.m. 18 Mary Lee Becker speaks to parents and catechists Middle School Years Fun, Frustrating and FaithForming CSC 7845 p.m. 19 Mary Lee Becker speaks with DREs, CREs, YMLs Keeping Our Kids Catholic Middle School Years A Critical Crossroads in Life CSC, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 3 Catechesis for the Sacrament of Reconciliation GuidetoSacramentofReconcilia1518. During Lent, the Church ponders these tionTheLightIsOnForYouRCAB.pdf words with particular emotion, since this is the A Guide to Confession for Children http time when the Church profoundly desires to www.thelightisonforyou.orgpdfs convert herself to Christ and without these TheLightIsOnwords there is no conversion in all its interior ForYouConfessionGuideForChildren.pdf meaning. Without t

Envision Page 4 New Pathways, New Partnerships On February 3 we had our first New Pathways, New Partnerships Seminar. Six very dedicated parents shared with us their stories as a family and their experience of trying to have their childrenyouth enrolled or accepted in religious education or youth ministry programs. They made this initiative vitally important and gave hope and courage to everyone present. The second New Pathways, New Partnerships Seminar is scheduled for May 6t. This seminar wil

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 5 Family Marriage Marriage Life Love in the Divine Plan Last November, the U.S. Bishops Conference promulgated a new document on marriage. Written as a pastoral letter to all Catholics, the document offers a theological and doctrinal foundation on our vision of marriage as a Church. Our pastoral letter is an invitation to discover, or perhaps rediscover, the blessing given when God first established marriage as a natural institution and when Christ restored and elevated

Envision Page 6 Youth Young Adult Workshop Series on Youth and Young Adult Ministry The Diocesan Offices for Hispanic Ministry, FamilyYouthYoung Adult Ministry, and Hispanic Youth Evangelization continue the series of four workshops on Pastoral Juvenil Hispana our churchs ministry with Hispanic youth and young adults. These workshops are for anyone who is involved in youth and young adult ministry. companies us I am the way, I am the truth, I am the light Jn 146. A pilgrimage is a journey, bu

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 7 Congratulations Congratulations to Mary Gillette, coordinator of youth ministry at St. Edward in Lake Odessa. She completed the Youth Ministry Studies program and has been awarded certification. Adolescent Catechesis Challenges and Choices Five years ago, the National Directory on Catechesis set forth renewed directives for catechetical ministry in various settings and contexts. Coupled with this is the current energy and emphasis on catechesis with high school studen

Envision Page 8 Adolescent Catechesis continued STRENGTHS 1. Catechetical ministry with adolescents in our diocese has a set curriculum, outlining the scope of content to be implemented in our programming, whether in the parochial school or parish setting. 2. Catechetical ministry with adolescents recognizes the benefit of using a variety of methods, not just classroom instruction. 3. There is a felt responsibility by parish staff, school OPPORTUNITIES staff and parents to pass on our faith to

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 9 DYC2010 Transfigured First Annual Conference attracts more than 200 225 young people from every part of our diocese attended the first annual Diocesan Youth Conference Saturday, February 27. Keynote speakers Sr. Clare Hunter Director of Respect Life in the Diocese of Arlington and Thomas Awiapo Coordinator for Solidarity for Catholic Relief Services helped explore the theme Transfigured We are transformed interiorly when we give our hearts and lives to Jesus, and in tu

Envision Page 10 For Parents and Catechists Middle School Years Fun, Frustrating and FaithForming March 18, 2010 from 730900 pm at Cathedral Squares Wege Conference Center Mary Lee Becker will be offering an evening session for parents and catechists entitled Middle School Years Fun, Frustrating and FaithForming These are the rollercoaster years filled with curiosity, confusion, excitement and exploration critical years in human development and crucial moments in identity formation. How do we r

Envision Page 11 Ministries tive leadership methodology, working with them on discerning their ministry, setting goals, evaluating and develAs an Intern in the Office of Faith Formation, my role is oping communication skills. They have also been able to to assist in the animation of young adult ministry. As have more direct contact with appointed parish representasuch, I am discovering that this includes serving as a min tives who will be coordinating and mentoring the students ister, a collabo

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 12 reading of scripture we come face to face with the reali during this holy season will reap fruit in your spiritual ties of suffering, temptation, forgiveness, compassion, journey. dying and rising to new life. Jesus is our model for this reality as we continue to put on the mind of Christ we Best wishes for a blessed Lent become transformed disciples engaged with the world in Dennis Rybicki, Director of Liturgical Music a spirit of loving service. Regional Workshop on

Envision Page 13 News From Parishes St. John Vianney, Wyoming Marriage in the Lord Poured Out for Love DateTime Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 700 pm Place Village Hall, St. John Vianney Church 4101 Clyde Park Ave SW Wyoming MI 49509 616 5345449 Deacon James Keating, PhD, Director of Theological Formation for the Institute for Priestly Formation, explores the theological and spiritual meaning of the Sacrament of Marriage. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a touchstone, Deacon Keating chal

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 14 Catholic Information Center The Catholic Information Center offers a variety of opportunities for learning and spiritual growth this Lent. All interested persons are welcome to participate. There is no registration fee, but we do request donations typically 5 per course from those who are able to contribute. Information Center office at 4597267, ext 1801, or visit www.catholicinformationcenter.org Education and Evangelization The Life and Legacy of St. Katherine Drexel

Envision Page 15 Catholic Distance University The Diocese of Grand Rapids is partnering with Catholic Distance University to provide an online option for the Echoing the Gospel formation program for DREs, YMLs and catechists. This partnership allows catechetical staff and volunteers to take CDU seminars and Catechism courses at a discounted tuition rate of 30 per seminar or course. The following link takes you to the Diocese of Grand Rapids page. httpcdu.eduGrandRapidsDioceseSeminarsDRECatechis

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 16 C21 Online Boston College C21 Online Spring courses and workshops Faith Renewal as Close as Your Computer The Creed What We Believe April 20 May 14 VLCFF The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation VLCFF is a growing initiative to offer adult religious education and faith formation anytimeanywhere via the internet. The goal is to support the churchs professional ministry of religious education and faith formation in cyberspace. What Makes Us Catholic, Part 2

Envision Page 17 Aquinas Department of Theology Course TY131 Bible As Story TY131 Bible As Story TY131 Bible As Story TY 140 Faith and Meaning TY 140 Faith and Meaning TY 147 Catholic Vision TY 170 Wrestling with God TY 170 Wrestling with God TY 212 Vatican II American Catholic Experience Five Saturday Morning Sessions TY 240 Paul Liberation Reconciliation TY 224 Theology of Christian Marriage TY 250 Christian Morality TY 255 Catholic Social Teaching TY 275 Worlds Living Religions TY 310 Sp.

Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 18 Resources Talking to Kids about Tragedy Our Sunday Visitor FebruaryLent 2010 edition of Teaching Catholic Kids, available online, offers great ideas on how to address the tragedy in Haiti with children and youth. Go to httpwww.osv.comOSV4MeNav TeachingCatholicKidstabid220Default.aspx The Season of Lent, online Diocesan resources httpwww.dioceseofgrandrapids. orgourdiocesePagesLent2010.aspx Frequently Asked Questions about Lent http www.americancatholic.orgFeatureslent

Envision Page 19 Resources News and Ideas from RCL Benziger Seven Free Ideas for Lent 2010 from RCLB 1. As a class or a family, read the Sunday readings each week and discuss the Question of the Week. Readings and questions can be found at www.wholecommunitycatechesis.com Stories of Gods Love Kindergarten is a Scripturebased curriculum that follows the Guidelines for Kindergarten Materials developed by the USCCB Subcommittee on the Catechism. The new program includes 2. Choose and discuss a sai

Envision Page 20 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 secretary for the offices of Worship and Faith Formation Phone 6162460588 Fax 6165515647 Email jkastenholzdioceseofgrandrapids.org

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