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STEP Newsletter, May 2016
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New Certificate in Catechesis
STEP offers a new Certificate of Catholic Theology specializing in catechetical ministry. Three courses by Dr. John C. Cavadini comprise the heart of this study. In these courses, he advocates two main goals: a renewed pedagogy of the basics and the apologetics of love. Visit our page for catechists to watch videos introducing you to Dr. Cavadini's teaching, to read about the focus of study, and to apply for the certificate.
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STEP at NCCL May 23-26, 2016
STEP's own Esther Terry, Program Director of Camino, will be exhibiting at the annual conference of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. If you will be there, please stop by the University of Notre Dame's Institute for Church Life booth and say hello to Esther. She will be happy tell you more about online courses in Spanish and other exciting initiatives from STEP and the Institute.
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Continuing the Tradition
The Marian Procession and May Crowning is a popular devotion honoring our Blessed Mother. It has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years as Catholics seek to reconnect with the beauty and tradition of the faith. Read about Notre Dame's plan for this year and watch footage from a Marian Procession from around 1950.
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Reflections on Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia
Church Life Journal, from the Institute for Church Life, offers a summary of the recent apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. For those who haven't had the time to read the whole document, Dr. Timothy O'Malley offers highlights and commentary on the spiritual vision at the heart of the text. Read the article »
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NDCL Symposium
The Notre Dame Center for Liturgy Symposium on June 20-23, 2016, seeks to discern how liturgical prayer, sacramental formation, and liturgical catechesis can contribute to the new evangelization. The liturgical and sacramental life of the Church offers rich resources for the new evangelization.
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Catholic Participation in Politics
How does the Church help the Catholic faithful to speak about political and social questions? Why does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy? How can one be a faithful citizen?
Every four years, STEP offers its "Faithful Citizenship" course, based on the document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States. This course explores these questions and more. Sign up today!
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