Lenten Series on the Mass

On the Mondays of Lent, starting on March 6, the Eucharistic Revival Committee and the Office of Christian Formation will provide a series on the Mass. These will be held at Marywood in the Wisdom Center beginning at 7:00 pm.

Each talk will be taped and an adult faith formation series will be developed by the footage of these talks. We plan to add reflection questions to the videos for ease of use by parishes.

Topics include:

Singing to the Lord: Sacred Music in Worship

Celebrating the Paschal Mystery: History and Deveopment of Liturgy

Proclaiming and Responding: Liturgy of the Word

Joining in the Sacrifice: Liturgy of the Eucharist

Living the Liturgical Year: How the Church Marks Time

If you want to reserve a chair, please email Erin at Erin's Email

Nominations for the 7th Annual Sr. Celinie Joubert, SSJ Awards for Excellence in Forming the Faithful

The nomination period is now open for pastors, DREs, and Catholic School Principals to surface names of suitable candidates for the Sr. Celinie Joubert Excellence in Catechetical Ministry Awards. Begun in 2014, this award recognizes those in formation ministry who display the qualities that we find in the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ:

 "Exemplifies the mission of Jesus Christ: to bring the realization of God’s presence, continued in the life of the Church through worship, Word, community, and service."

Nominations will be accepted through March 6, 2023 for the recognition reception on April 17.

Letter to pastors, principals, DREs

Nomination Form 2023

USCCB Launches Video Seminar Series on Scripture

In response to Pope Francis' moto proprio, Aperuit illis, the USCCB has produced a series of videos by biblical scholars which launched yesterday on Sunday of the Word of God. Each video comes with reflection questions for discussion. These videos are available in Spanish and English:

Who Actually Wrote the Bible?

¿Quién realmente escribió la Biblia?

What are the Synoptic Gospels?

¿Qué son los evangelios sinópticos?

What Parts of the Bible are read by our Jewish and Catholic Friends?

¿Qué partes de la Biblia también leen nuestros hermanos judíos y protestantes?

How is the Catholic Approach to Reading Scripture Different from Others?

¿En qué se diferencia el enfoque católico de la lectura de la Biblia de otros enfoques?



How can I practice Lectio Divina?

¿Como puedo practicar el metodo de meditacion Lectio Divina ?

USCCB Link

Diocesan Ministry Formation Program

The Diocesan Ministry Formation Program (MFP) is seeking quality candidates for its next class, which will begin in August, 2023. The program, now in its 31st year, provides its participants with opportunities for growth in the following areas: theological development, human development, spiritual development, and pastoral skills in order to fulfill their baptismal promise to serve. MFP is the standard for those who are servant leaders in

the areas of: catechesis, adult faith formation, youth ministry, RCIA to name some areas. The endorsement of one’s pastor is a requirement for application. To assist people in their discernment process, the MFP is offering four information sessions:

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm in the Holy Spirit Family Life Center

Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm in Corpus Christi Church, St. Augustine

Sunday, March 12, 2023 following the 11:00 am Mass at St. Patrick Parish, Gainesville

Interested parties should register by emailing Erin at Erin's email

We do not have a specific date for the implementation of the new Order of Christian Initiation and I am now hearing toward the end of 2023. However, I know that there are current needs out there and so I am scheduling two Zoom sessions in February to address current concerns and needs, as well as to offer clarifications. These will be:

Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm or

Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 pm

Email for the link emcgeever@dosafl.com

Zoom links have been sent to RCIA Coordinators.

Catechumeneon, Beginning-Anew-OCIA

Liturgical Training Publications (LTP) through its RCIA Training arm, is providing 7 weeks of videos with discussion guides on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. These are being uploaded to their site weekly after the live airing. There is a study guide sheet with each video for sharing with parish teams.



catechumeneon.org/beginning-anew-ocia

FDLC Webinar Lenten Webinar Series 2023

Eucharist Work of Our Redemption

During the Lenten Season, the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will be offering a weekly webinar on the Liturgy. These will be on Thursdays at 1:00 pm and recorded for future reference. These are being offered free.

DATE/PRESENTER

Feb 23

Celebration of the Paschal Mystery: Theological Foundations

Dr. James Starke

March 2

The Church at Prayer: The Introductory Rites

Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS

March 9

Proclamation and Response: The Liturgy of the Word

Fr. Regis Armstrong, OFM Cap

March 16

Joining in the Sacrifice: The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Fr. Matthew Ernest

March 23

Glorifying the Lord by Your Life: The Concluding Rite

Fr. Ajani Gibson

Eucharist Work of Our Redemption

Coming on February 15 and 16, 2023

NCCL Winter Online Mini-Conference

Adult Faith Formation

Parent and Family Faith Formation

A free online conference provided by the NCCL

 February 15, 2023

What's Working in Parent & Family Faith Formation

The Program

12 noon (ET) - Session 1. Family Faith Formation in the Parish

  Dr. Kathie Amidei (St. Anthony on the Lake Parish, Pewaukee, WI)

  Patrice Spirou (Archdiocese of Atlanta)

2 pm (ET): Session 2. Family Faith Formation at Home 

   Catherine LaVecchia (Church of the Presentation, Upper Saddle River, NJ)

4 pm (ET): Session 3. Parent Faith Formation

   Denise Utter (Family Living Faith, Chicago)



Each session is 75 minutes with:

1. Presentations by the guest presenters 

2. Group Discussions with other church leaders 

3. Group Reports on practical strategies

4. Questions for the presenters

Summary Reflections from the presenters

Register for February 15, 2023

February 16, 2023

What's Working in Adult Faith Formation

The Program

12 noon (ET): Session 1. Faith Formation with Young Adults (20-30s)

 Dr. Tracey Lamont (Loyola University Institute for Ministry, New Orleans)

 Cassie Schutzer (Young Adult Initiative, St. Meinrad Seminary)

2 pm (ET): Session 2. Faith Formation with Adults (40-80s)

 Sr. Ruth Bolarte (Villanova University and RENEW International)

 Sr. Janet Schaeffler (Author, Adult Faith Formation Consultant)

4 pm (ET): Session 3. Adult Faith Formation Programming

  John Roberto (NCCL Executive Director)

Each session is 75 minutes with:

1. Presentations by the guest presenters 

2. Group Discussions with other church leaders 

3. Group Reports on practical strategies

4. Questions for the presenters

5. Summary Reflections from the presenters

Register for February 15, 2023

Ave Maria Press Professional Webinar

Awakening the Masculine Soul: A Guide to Men, Faith, and the Church

Paul George

February 7th 3:00 PM

How can we engage men in the life of Christ and his Church? How can parishes help men thrive as holy sons of God? These are important issues and questions that we must address in the Church today. In this webinar, Paul George, author of Holy Grit: A Saintly Guide to Becoming a Man of Virtue, will provide some insight into how the Church can be intentional about involving men in the life of the parish community.

Go to this webinar

The Power of Personal Testimony: How I AM HERE Can Cultivate Encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist

Leah Butalid

February 14th 3:00 PM

What would it look like if your diocese or parish doubled, tripled, or quadrupled Eucharistic Adoration attendance and if chapels were overflowing with people seeking Jesus? Imagine the transformation of hearts that would take place and the healing, conversion, and revival that would follow. I AM HERE, a campaign by the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Hallow App in support of the National Eucharistic Revival, can help you ignite this revival in your diocese or parish.In this webinar Leah Butalid, content coordinator in the Archdiocese of Detroit's Communications Department, will explain the main components of this campaign and how it can be implemented at any parish or diocese in the United States as a way to invite local participation in the National Eucharistic Revival.

Link to webinar