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| Welcome to Faith Formation. You will see our department covers many areas. We are responsible for education and formation of adults (Adult Faith Formation, Family Life, Marriage Preparation, Ministry Formation Program), youth (Schools, Scouts, Youth Ministry), and families. We are also responsible for the Safe Environment Program that protects our children and vulnerable adults. We hope you find our site helpful. |
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We hope you enjoy the new look and navigation areas of our website. We hope you find all the information you need at your fingertips more accessible for your convenience. There is a home page for each ministry of our department "Faith Formation". If you are looking for forms, manuals, jobs opportunities, job descriptions, etc. please go to the Faith Formation Library. We have a lot of information on this page for your to download in PDF format. New also to our website is the "events" page, this lists upcoming events in our Diocese from our department. If you still have questions, please contact the webmaster. Meet Faith Formation:
Pat Finan, Virginia Trujillo, Barbara Butterworth, Mary Wieser, Shirley VanDee, IlaMae Hanish
Mary Wieser, Director of Faith Formation and Education / Superintendent of Schools / Coordinator of Safe Environment Program 563-324-1912 x263 wieser@davenportdiocese.org
Pat Finan, Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Coordinator 563-324-1912 x242 finan@davenportdiocese.org
Virginia Trujillo, Administrative Assistant/International Student Advisor/Coordinator Assistant of Safe Environment Program 563-324-1912 x256 trujillo@davenportdiocese.org
Barbara Butterworth, Administrative Assistant/Coordinator Assistant of Safe Environment Program 563-324-1912 x265 butterworthb@davenportdiocese.org
Shirley Van Dee, Volunteer 563-324-1912 x266
IlaMae Hanisch, Adult & Family Formation / Lay Ministry Coordinator 563-324-1912 x271 hanisch@davenportdiocese.org
Our Department Fax number: 563-324-5811 Just Announced:
New Parish Catechetical Leaders and School Principals, We will meet on Monday, August 4, at St. Vincent Center in Davenport. This gathering will provide important information about diocesan policies and programs as well as offer new faith formation directions/coordinators and school principals the opportunity to learn more about catechetical planning and operations of their parish/school programs. Contact Mary Wieser, wieser@davenportdiocese.org or Pat Finan finan@davenportdiocese.org for more information. Contact Virginia Trujillo, trujillo@davenportdiocese.org to register.
The Institute in Adolescent Catechesis, is a program of the Center of Ministry Development, will be held August 11-15 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, IL. The institute will prepare parish faith formation and youth ministry leaders to plan and implement dynamic catechesis for youth. For more information, go to www.cmdnet.org.
Retreat for all who minister in the church: Saturday, September 6, 2008. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Alphonsus, Mt. Pleasant. The author of Living Like Francis Today, Sr. Marci Blum, OSF will lead a retreat and Bishop Amos will preside at Mass, followed by lunch. Registration for the retreat ($15 per person) will include lunch and a copy of her book. Registration forms will be available on the diocesan web site next month. Contact IlaMae Hanisch for more information hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or 641-791-3435. Flier
Little Rock Scripture Study Program: Two free workshops: Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Davenport, Assumption High School Library and Sunday, September 14, 1:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Williamsburg, St. Mary Parish Center. Little Rock Scripture Study is a well-respected Catholic Bible Study with newly produced DVD's and uses revised Collegeville Bible Commentaries. For additional information contact IlaMae Hanisch, hanisch@davenportdiocese.org or 563-324-1912 x271. Registration Form
Catechetical Sunday: September 21. "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the theme for this year. Catechetical Kits including materials you'll need to celebrate Catechetical Sunday in your parish will be available for sale starting July 4 at www.nccl.org. The site also will sell certificates, pins and prayer cards.
The Institute in Lifelong Faith Formation, a program of the Center for Ministry Development, will offer weeklong courses at locations across the nation this summer. Topics include Fashioning Lifelong Faith Formation, Teaching for Discipleship, and Fostering Learning in a Community of Disciples. For more information, go to www.cmdnet.org.
Year of Paul: June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009 is a special year dedicated to St. Paul. Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed this Pauline Year to celebrate the 2,000th anniversary of St. Paul's birth. While we are not sure exactly of the year he was born, this is about as close as scholars can come from the available evidence.
We encourage parishes to develop some specific programs for adults that focus on St. Paul. Included with this issue is a list of various study materials. The following are scripture passages that could also be discussed during the year:
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. A brochure with concise information was included in the October mini. 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.
Deanery Catechist In-Services:
NET (National Evangelization Team)
Free Quarterly E-Newsletter for Engaged, Recently Married, or Couples who work with engaged couples
In the Vineyard: This is an electronic newsletter published by the Diocese of Davenport for all who 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.
Scouts If you need to order Scout pins or badges please contact Pat Finan 641-842-5148-finan@davenportdiocese.org or Barb Butterworth butterworthb@davenportdiocese.org.
Whole Community Catechesis help available: Orientation and consultation services for the Generations of Faith approach to whole community catechesis is now available through monthly conference calls sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development. Parishes interested in exploring Generations of Faith can call on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Parishes already involved in Generations of Faith can call on the third Tuesday of each month, also at 1 p.m. To reserve a place on the conference call, contact Kristine@cmdnet.org
Why Catholic? RENEW Fall 2008 - coming soon Spring 2009 - coming soon
On-line Evangelization courses from Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association (PNCEA) are convenient and very thorough. Check out the attached information and registration materials. For further information IlaMae Hanisch.
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