Volume V, Issue 2, October 2021
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Greetings!
Thank You, Muchas Gracias, Bishop Knestout for your presence with us.
Emily
Emily Filippi
Director, Office of Christian Formation
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Our first annual event celebrating the catechists of our diocese with Bishop Knestout took place in Roanoke on September 18, 2021. A joyful morning of blessing, inspiration, and fellowship.
Look for next year’s event next fall in the Eastern Vicariate of our diocese.
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Introducing a brand New LEMI Class! |
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We are pleased to announce that a new class of lay leaders was admitted to the Lay Ecclesial Ministry Institute (LEMI) this fall.
Questions about LEMI, contact
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Janice Campbell
Coordinator for Adult Formation & RCIA
St. Ann, Ashland
St. Leo University,
M.A. Theology
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Theresa Carpenter
Director of Adult FF
Cluster Parishes of Portsmouth & Chesapeake
University of Dayton – AFF Leadership Certificate
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Lora Di Nardo
Pastoral Associate & Business Manager
St. Nicholas, Virginia Beach
University of Dayton – Foundations for Leadership Certificate
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Jennifer Jones
Theology Teacher
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School
St. Leo University,
M.A. Theology
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Yenni Leon
Baptismal, Religious, & Sacramental Education Minister
Sacred Heart, Richmond
St. Leo University,
M.A. Theology
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Patricia “Trish” Pabis
Coordinator of Religious Formation K-5 and Sacramental Prep
St. Thomas More, Lynchburg
St. Joseph’s College
M.A. Pastoral Theology
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Maureen Steinhouse
Volunteer
Church of the Ascension, Virginia Beach
University of Dayton – AFF Leadership Certificate
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Melanie Weser
Teacher
Peninsula Catholic High School
St. Leo University,
M.A. Theology
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Christian Formation Commission |
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Top Left: Steve Branning (Co-Chair), Becky Porterfield, Sheri Kemp, Bernadette Harris, Daniel Villar, Michele Kresge (Co-Chair), Fr. Julio Reyes, Deacon Charles Williams
Bottom Left: Nina Henry, Araceli Perez, Megan Cottam, Donna Keeley, Michelle Tomshack, Tracy Brookmire,
Emily Filippi
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Here are the members of the Christian Formation Commission. Nine catechetical leaders, 3 from each vicariate, are appointed by Bishop Knestout to serve as an advisory commission to Office of Christian Formation. Be in touch with your deanery CFC member. Help us provide formation to meet your needs as Leader and those of your catechists. |
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The Office for Black Catholics invites you to Our Church, Our Story: Black Catholic Identity and Liturgy. Click here to learn more about this event.
Dr. Tia Pratt of Villanova University will give the keynote address, and followed by four breakout sessions on Racism in the Catholic Church, Black Vocation, Catholic experience in Africa, Youth Empowerment. Dr. Pratt has authored many books/articles on racial justice in the Catholic Church. This retreat is open to ALL parish leaders/members.
A virtual option for participation in Dr. Pratt's keynote/breakout is available and is FREE. Click here to register. |
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Celebrate World Drawing God Day |
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Early Childhood spirituality is wonder and imagination at its finest! Young kids have an innate ability to think in abstract ways about their faith in ways that we have forgotten as adults. Celebrate this energy and have the children of your parish teach the adults a thing or two by participating in World Drawing God Day!
This is a great way to connect with families of children ages 3-8. Based on the book available through Paraclete Press. Full Idea Kit for World Drawing God Day click here.
“Everyone sees GOD differently and yet in a beautiful way. What does GOD look like to you?” We encourage you to participate as a parish or digitally through social media using #drawingGod.
This day may be celebrated in schools on Wednesday, November 3 and at parishes on November 7. Register for free click here. Submit any photos of your celebrations of World Drawing God Day to Megan Cottam at mcottam@richmonddiocese.org so we can share in your celebrations!
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Pathways: Delivered Reminder |
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Reminder! Pathways: Delivered course access is given to individual users for ONE YEAR from purchase.
- Tutorial video in the LEARN Portal library labeled “Admin Training September 2021.”
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