Diocese of Allentown
Adult Formation Newsletter
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The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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Greetings!
Summer is a time of growth before the Autumn harvest. Make sure to take the time to see what opportunities for growth are available in and around our Diocese so that you can have an abundant Faith at the time of the Harvest!
We hope that you are able to join us at some of the wonderful events and courses that we have available for you!
In Christ,
Office of Adult Formation
Diocese of Allentown
610-289-8900
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The Institute for Catechesis and Formation
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Learn Your Faith + Live Your Faith + Love Your Faith
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Join us to grow deeper in the understanding of your faith with ICF courses taking place in the Summer and Fall of 2018!
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CAT II
Classroom Applications
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Practical information for catechists on their role as formators in the Faith. The course includes learning to create lesson plans, communication with parents and how to engage them in religious instruction, material delivery at age-appropriate levels, and more.
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ICF 101
Christian Anthropology
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This course will examine who God is as the One who seeks to share Himself with His creation. A brief survey of Salvation History will be traced to Jesus Christ, the Redeemer who saves humanity, and teaches us what it means to be a human person.
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The Sacraments are intimate, personal encounters between God and His people. This course will present an overview of these signs of God's love for us, by which He makes a personal connection with us and conveys grace - His very life within us.
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The Institute for Catechesis and Formation is intended to provide an opportunity for all of the faithful to delve deeper in their understanding of God's saving plan for us all.
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TRUTH: What the Catholic Church Really Teaches
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Formerly known as the Apologetics Forum, this free series will discuss topics within the Faith that many of our contemporaries disagree with or don't ascribe to. Many of us believe the Church's teachings but don't know how to speak about them with our neighbors, co-workers, and children. This series will change that.
TRUTH: What the Catholic Church Really Teaches
will prepare every day lay Catholics with the tools of how to discuss the challenging teachings of our great Faith.
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Have you ever been asked or wondered…If we have the Bible, do we really need Church teaching? Does the Bible talk about Tradition? Join us as
Kelly Anderson
discusses how to answer these and other common questions about the relationship between Scripture and Tradition!
Thursday, September 13, 2018
7:00 PM
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
(Heritage Room)
1046 W. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Questions: Please email
or call 610-289-8900, Ext. 2021
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For Women interested in starting or enhancing a faith sharing group
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Representatives from Women of Grace and Walking with Purpose will provide an overview of their programs and tools to help foster a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Information about W.I.N.E. Women in the New Evangelization and Momnipotent will be available as well.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
St. Thomas More Family Center
1040 Flexer Ave.
Allentown, PA 18103
9 AM to Noon
*There is no cost to attend, but registration is required for planning purposes.*
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2018 Diocesan Family Festival
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Saint Anthony of Padua Relics to Visit
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Grow in prayer and devotion...
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St. Anthony of Padua will be visiting us in the form of two precious relics from his Basilica in Padua, Italy. The relics will be accompanied by Friar Mario Conte from the Messenger of St. Anthony in Padua.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown
Following the 8 AM Mass until 1 PM
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Easton
5 to 9 PM
To learn more about St. Anthony of Padua,
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2018 Diocesan Men's Conference
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Spiritual Combat: Armed with the Spirit
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Registration is now open for the 2018 Diocesan Men's Conference. The Conference focuses on spiritual warfare. Presenters will explore how men can grow closer to God in the midst of daily struggle and temptation and the importance of spiritual surrender. This seventh Men’s Conference includes keynote speakers and opportunities for Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a Saturday evening Vigil Mass celebrated by The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, Bishop of Allentown. A separate Spanish track will be offered.
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Stewardship: A Mission of Faith
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This conference is for adults and will focus on a variety of topics including evangelization, spiritual growth, parenting, morality, stewardship and more. All are welcome!
In addition to the presence of several national speakers,
Bishop Schlert will be celebrating Mass at the Conference on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.
Wednesday & Thursday September 19th & 20th, 2018
The Star Barn Village at Stone Gables Estate
1 Hollinger Lane / Star Barn Way
Elizabethtown, PA 1702
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Is Reason Opposed to Science?
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The Catholic Church has always held that religion and science are not enemies, but rather two complementary paths to truth.
However, there is a growing claim in the culture that religion and science are diametrically opposed to each other.
To address this modern myth and set the record straight, Bishop Robert Barron's
Word on Fire is launching a new initiative showing how religion is not opposed to science.
His new website,
reasonfaithscience.com, offers information about several Catholic pioneers in various scientific fields, videos and other content from Bishop Barron on the subject, as well as free posters highlighting some of the Catholic Scientists that are ideal to place in classrooms.
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For resources in our Diocesan library visit
or Call 610-289-8900, Ext. 2027.
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In what way is the faith of the Church one faith alone?
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The Church, although made up of persons who have diverse languages, cultures, and rites, nonetheless professes with a united voice the one faith that was received from the one Lord and that was passed on by the one Apostolic Tradition. She confesses one God alone, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and points to one way of salvation. Therefore we believe with one heart and one soul all that is contained in the Word of God, handed down or written, and which is proposed by the Church as divinely revealed.
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The Catholic Mirror:
Reflections on Our Life in Christ
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August is a time of preparation in our culture. Many prepare for school to begin with shopping for school supplies or taking that one last vacation before the summer ends. Some people prepare for their budgets to begin including pumpkin spice lattes.
Preparation is a good thing. We can think of Jesus' parable of the 10 virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) and how some were prepared with enough oil for their lamps and others were not prepared and therefore not admitted to the wedding feast.
We often will take the time to prepare for our earthly anticipations, whether they be needs or wants. We try to prepare for the unknown circumstances of life by saving money for when an emergency comes up, we save to make large purchases like a house, or we save for retirement. Do we spend that same energy preparing our hearts for Christ? Do we often put it off until tomorrow? We are not only speaking of the end times, or even the end of our individual lives, but the beginning of our weeks as well. Are we preparing ourselves to encounter the Lord in the Eucharist every week? Our Eucharistic intimacy with the Lord will be greatly increased if we are sure to prepare daily by making time to encounter Him through ever-deepening prayer lives.
Let us Praise the Lord.
-And give him thanks.
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Thank you for reading. We pray that you have a restful end of summer. Hopefully we will see you at some of our events!
Deo Omnis Gloria.
Diocese of Allentown
Office of Adult Formation
2121 Madison Ave
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18017
610-289-8900
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The Feast of the Transfiguration
on Monday, August 6, 2018
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Rick Dooley, Assistant Director
Office of Adult Formation
610-289-8900, Ext. 2027
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Mary Fran Hartigan, Director
Faith Formation
610-289-8900, Ext. 2026
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