Faith Formation
(formerly Office of Religious Education)
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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)
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| TH109 Introduction to Ministry |
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| TH110 Catholic Faith |
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| 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 |
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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 |