Adult Faith Formation 

 

 

 
Welcome to the Adult Faith Formation page.  

Rooted in Christ

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In the Vineyard is an electronic newsletter published by the Diocese of Davenport for all that minister in the Catholic Church. Each issue contains articles for ongoing ministry formation, workplace ideas, updates on pastoral leadership, reviews of outstanding resources for parish life and space for spiritual enrichment. To request this FREE newsletter send your name and email address to IlaMae Hanisch at hanisch@davenportdiocese.org.

 

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On-line Evangelization courses from Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association (PNCEA) are convenient and very thorough. Check out the attached information and registration materials.

 

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CEW (Christian Experience Weekend) Leadership Conference - New Manual - New Perspectives

Two sites have been selected for a workshop designed specifically for CEW teams. Dubuque and Iowa City. Dates are September 29th and October 20th. The CEW is a retreat for adults originally designed by the Archdiocese of Dubuque and used extensively in our diocese. A flier with information and registration information is attached. The contact person for our diocese is IlaMae Hanisch 641-791-3435 or hanisch@davenportdiocese.org

 

October 20, St. Thomas More, Iowa City. "New Manual-New Prespectives" is for CEW teams, steering committees, etc. to implement the new CEW manual. CEW (Christian Experience Weekend) is a retreat for adults originally designed by the Archdiocese of Dubuque and used extensively in our diocese. A registration form was included with the September Mini. For more information contact IlaMae Hanisch 641-791-3435 or hanisch@davenportdiocese.org.

 

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Christian Faith in a Skeptical Time

A registration form and information about the March 6-7, 2008 conference featuring Timothy Radcliffe. Registration form is now available. Since three dioceses are sponsoring this event we would highly recommend early registration since space is limited. Brochure is attached. Questions call Barb Butterworth 563-324-1912 x265 butterworthb@davenportdiocese.org or IlaMae Hanisch 641-791-3435 hanisch@davenportdiocese.org.

 

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Certification Program for all Catechetical Leaders (DRE, CYM, Principals, etc.) and Catechists (all who teach children, youth, and adults). This was created by the Pastoral Services staff and will be distributed to each parish and school in the diocese about the certification program. Information regarding certification and the forms for recording hours may be found in the new Faith Formation Handbook.

 

The "Echoes of Faith" video/DVD series which is used for certification is available for loan by contact Virginia Trujillo, trujillo@davenportdiocese.org or 563-324-1912 x256. To purchase your own series contact Resources for Christian Living (RCL), http://rclbooksandmore.stores.yahoo.net/catfor.html.

 

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M.O.M.S. (Ministry of Mothers Sharing):

This program is spiritual enrichment is designed to help women have a greater awareness of their inner sacred self and teach them new ways to inspire and affirm each other. Renee J. Crock has led several MOMS groups in her parish and she has completed training with Sr. Paula Hagen (MOMS co-creator) at St. Paul's Monastery in St. Paul, Minnesota. We welcome her as a regional coordinator. If you have MOMS groups in your parish please let her know how she might resource you. If you would like more information about MOMS or would like to start this program, please contact Renee at rjayck@iowatelecom.net or 563-886-1249.

 

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Job Descriptions: see library page under Adult Faith Formation

 

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