Faith Formation

(formerly Office of Religious Education) 

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Elaine Robertson
Associate Director of Faith Formation
elaine.robertson@pastoral.org

 
 
 




The Religious Education office of the Diocese of Owensboro supports the efforts of the Religious educators of our diocese and provides training and support for their ministry.  

Certification for Religious Educators for the Diocese of Owensboro

BASIC LEVEL Entry Level:     I Believe/We Believe (Echoes of Faith)
(The module above is required of all informal Catechists in Catholic schools)
Spiritual Formation 
Getting Started as a Catechist (Echoes of Faith)
Roles of the Catechist (Echoes of Faith)
The Person of the Catechist (Echoes of Faith)
Introduction to the Learner (Echoes of Faith)
Methods for Specific Grade Level (Echoes of Faith)
Toward a Living Faith (Catholic Conference of Kentucky Stateline guidelines) 
OR
 (Basic Certification can be earned by taking the following)
TH 110:  The Catholic Faith: An Introduction to Theology
  (Brescia University)
and
TH 211: Basic Approaches to Catechetical Ministry (Brescia University) 

                                                                             

INTERMEDIATE  LEVEL
Liturgy and Sacraments (Echoes of Faith) 
Catholic Morality (Echoes of Faith)
Prayer and Spirituality (Echoes of Faith)
The Scriptures (Echoes of Faith)
Vatican II Series: The Faithful Revolution (RCL)
Seeds of Promise/Seeds of Faith (Study of the General Directory of     Catechesis) 
OR   TH 105 Introduction to the New Testament (Brescia Univ)
and
TH 241 Catholic Liturgy
(Brescia University)
and
TH 109 Introduction to Ministry Formation (Brescia University)
       
ADVANCED LEVEL I
There are three options to attain this level.
Option #1
Brescia University Classes:
Th101 Introduction to the Old Testament
Th210 The Church
Th312 The Sacraments of the Christian Community

Option #2
Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series (Loyola Press)
Scripture: Nourished by the Word
Church History: Faith Handed On
Sacramental Theology: Means of Grace, Ways of Life
Ecclesiology: The Church as Communion and Mission
Mary and the Saints: Companions on the Journey
Spiritual Formation:  Read one book on Personal Spirituality from suggested list

Option #3
Focus on Theology (Liturgical Press)
Part One: Scripture
Chapter One: Genesis 1-11
Chapter Two: Scripture and Spirituality
Chapter Three: Gospels
Chapter Four: Our Beliefs

ADVANCED LEVEL II
There are three options to attain this level
Option #1
Brescia University Classes
Th303 Catholic Moral Tradition and Contemporary Issues
Th318 Faith and Justice: the Gospel and Social Values
Th323 Spirituality and Ministry

Option #2
Catholic Basics: A Pastoral Ministry Series (Loyola Press)
Christian Morality: In the Breath of God
Theological Reflection: Connecting Faith and Life
Christology: True God, True Man

USCCB Publications
Catechizing for a Just World
Our Best Kept Secrets

Spiritual Formation: 
Design a one day Retreat and a one hour Prayer Service for those to whom you minister using various forms of prayer.

Option #3
Focus on Theology (Liturgical Press)
Part Two: The Church
Chapter Five: Mystery and Mission
Chapter Six: Sacramental Life
Chapter Seven: Moral Life
Chapter Eight: Fulfilling the Kingdom

 

PLACE DATE TIME CLASS
BASIC CLASSES
Call the Office of Faith Formation to schedule classes
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES (for more information, call Elaine Robertson  270-683-1545
Brescia University Ministry Formation Classes  
Class Instructor Location Time/Date
Th101 Intro to Old Testament
Th105 Intro to New Testament  
Th105 Intro to New Testament
Th210 The Church      
Th219 World Religions      
Th304 Pauline Epistles      
Th350 Development of Catholic Doctrine      
Th399 Mentoring (1 credit)      
Th105 Intro to New Testament      
Th219 World Religions      
Th211 Basic Approaches to Catechetical Ministry
TH 241Catholic Liturgy  
TH109 Introduction to Ministry  
TH110 Catholic Faith  
 
Th105 New Testament        
       
       
       
       
Tuition: 95% SCHOLARSHIP FOR PARISH VOLUNTEERS OR THOSE ENDORSED BY PARISH STAFF WHETHER OFF CAMPUS, ON CAMPUS, WEEKEND COLLEGE OR ONLINE.
Tuition for off-campus classes: TH 110 & TH211- $50  Audit $25, TH241,TH 109 & TH105 $90  Audit $45      ($25) processing fee for first-time Brescia student.
For REGISTRATION, Contact: Office of Admissions   270-686-4241  or  1-877-273-7242 
Format Schedules:
Mod 1, Fall 2005  -  Aug. 12-13, 26-27, Sept.9-10, 23-24 Oct. 7-8
Mod 2,  Fall 2005  - Oct. 21-22,  Nov.4-5, 18-19, Dec.2-3, 16-17
 

The following is a list of monthly meetings for Pastoral and Youth Ministers.  Please note that each meeting is followed by lunch at 12:00 and Theological Reflection from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at both locations.  All are welcome to participate in the extended day.  Those who participated during the 2004/2005 sessions found them to be personally and spiritually rewarding.

CALENDAR Date

Place                                         

Time
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Oct. 23, 2006 CPC, Owensboro 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Oct. 24, 2006 St. Pius X, Calvert City 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Nov. 27, 2006 CPC, Owensboro 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Nov. 28, 2006 St. Pius X, Calvert City 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
No meetings in Dec.
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Jan. 22, 2007 CPC, Owensboro 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Jan. 23, 2007 St. Pius X, Calvert City 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Feb. 26, 2007 CPC, Owensboro 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. Feb. 27, 2007 St. Pius X, Calvert City 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. March 26, 2007 CPC, Owensboro 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Pastoral/Youth Min. Mtg. March 27, 2007 St. Pius X, Calvert City 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
NCCL Conference April 22-26, 2007 Columbus, Ohio
Pastoral/Youth Min. Appreciation Dinner June 4, 2007 CPC, Owensboro 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm