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- Administrative Assistant
The Office of Faith Formation ministers to the catechetical needs of the diocese through the calling forth, enabling and development of effective leadership for administration of total parish religious education
The responsibilities of the office include the training of parish education committees, resourcing parishes, providing catechist training and certification, the continued development of professional directors of religious education, and evaluation of parish programs as well as catechetical materials.
The Media Center provides audio-visual materials for the enhancement of religious education programs for children, youth and adults.
The task of passing on the faith to children belongs undeniably to their parents. In fact, no matter how hard we try at the parish or Catholic school to substitute ourselves for them, if the parents aren’t involved, the child’s faith will always be lukewarm. With this in mind the diocesan Offices of Faith Formation, Youth Ministry and Planning and Parish Services are sponsoring a catechetical workshop entitled “Great Expectations: Coaching Parents to Form Their Own Children.” In this workshop, Leisa Anslinger will help catechists learn how to engage the parents by coaching them to form their own children. This process can be implemented in various ways, including Sacrament Prep, with your textbook series, or even for Confirmation Preparation.
The workshop will be at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, 8001 Cummings Road, Maple Mount, Kentucky 42356. Registration will begin at 9:30 with Leisa beginning her presentation at 10:00. The day will conclude at 3:00. Cost is $10 and includes the price of lunch. To register, please send name, e-mail, and fee to Donna Biggs, Office of Faith Formation, 600 Locust St. Owensboro, KY 42301. You can also e-mail the information to donna.biggs@pastoral.org or call (270)852-8324. We are willing to bill you or your parish (if they have agreed to pay for your fee).
We hope to see many of you there. Have a blessed New Year!!
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