Elements of Evangelization
The love of neighbor, the reaching out to those who never have known Christ or whose relationship with Jesus has waned, the participation of all, the transformation of people and social structures, the use of new media to share faith—these are elements of our call to the New Evangelization.
— from Catholic Update Guide to the New Evangelization
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A variety of titles are available on CD format in our two Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosks in the Gathering Space. Be watching for new titles in late April that will include Marian topics. The CD's cost $3.00 each. When you are finished listening, whether in the car or in your home, please share with a friend, neighbor or family member...or you can donate your used Lighthouse Catholic Media CD's to St. Max's library--one way to share the Good News! Upcoming Adult Faith Formation Opportunities at St. Max Sunday, April 21, 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Conference Room. Please join us for A Quick Journey Through the Bible, part of The Great Adventure Catholic Bible study system, facilitated by Chris Smith. This parish-based study provides an excellent introduction and overview of the Bible from a Catholic perspective.
"Presented by Jeff Cavins, the Quick Journey study briefly covers salvation history in a series of eight, half-hour talks that are complemented by group discussion questions, useful maps and charts, and brief assignments for home study. This study makes the complexity of the Bible simple through an easy-to-follow narrative approach and an ingenious color-coded Bible timeline. This is a great way to "get your feet wet" and learn how to begin authentic Catholic Bible study."
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Conference Room. Please join us for Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God, facilitated by Kevin Fox.
The Mother of Jesus is mentioned only about a dozen times in the New Testament. So why is Mary so important to Catholic faith and devotion? Mary is a key gateway into salvation history. The Bible portrays Mary as the all-holy one who gave the Word flesh, the Mother of God, and the spiritual mother of all who live by faith in her Son. We begin by learning how to read the Old Testament the way Jesus taught the Apostles to read it - as containing “types” that foreshadow and prepare His coming in the New Testament. Ranging widely through the Old Testament, we’ll explore the essential biblical “types” of Mary. We’ll see how at critical junctures in salvation history, the figure of Mary is foreshadowed and anticipated. We also explore the biblical basis for key Catholic doctrines and dogmas regarding Mary - her Immaculate Conception, perpetual virginity and Assumption into heaven. Adult Faith Formation Opportunities Around Town Justice & Peace (Mondays & Thursdays, 2 weeks - April 15, 18, 22, 25, 2013, 6:30pm-9:15pm, Guardian Angels, 6531 Beechmont Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230)
Presenter: Connie Widmer
Cost: $25.00/$35.00
This course establishes the link between scriptural teaching and action on behalf of justice. The Seven Basic Themes of Catholic Social Teaching are explored as are the papal encyclicals and magisterial teachings on these themes. Application related to human dignity, global solidarity, missionary activity, etc. are presented along with a process for assisting students in justice-related decision-making.
For more information or to register contact Becky Schen (513) 624-3146 or Resource Material for sale At Home With the Word 2013 $6.00
At Home With the Word (Spanish) $6.00
At Home With the Word (Large Print) $10.00 Catechism of the Catholic Church (USCCB) $13.00 (reg. $19.95)
US Catechism for Adults (USCCB) $17.00
Compendium of the Catechism (USCCB) $10.00
Catholic Essentials (USCCB) $4.00
Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers (USCCB) $15.00 (reg. 19.95)
Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (used) (USCCB) $5.00
Catholic Teaching on Life Issues (Center for Learning) $5.00
Hearing God’s Voice by Fr. Mark Berger $14.00
From Wild Man to Wise Man (Fr. Richard Rohr) $12.00
Praying All Ways (Sr. Caroljean Willie) $13.00
Reader’s Journal for the US Catechism (USCCB) $10.00
Mother Teresa (Jean Maalouf) $6.00
Ministry of the Assembly (Caroline Thomas) $4.00
Spirituality@Work (Gregory Pierce) $13.00
Spirituality@Work Workbook (Gregory Pierce)
Women’s Devotional Bible (paperback) $17.00
New American Bible (paperback) $6.00
Women’s Bible (Hardbound) $25.00
When you are a Confirmation Sponsor $3.00
Advent and Christmas with Thomas Merton (Liguori)-Redemptorist Pastoral Publ.) $9.00
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton (Liguori-The Center for the Study of C.S.Lewis & Friends) $9.00
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J.M. Nouwen (Liguori-Redemptorist Pastoral Publ.) $9.00
God Is In The Manger-Reflections on Advent and Christmas (Dietrich Bonhoeffer-Westminster John Knox Press) $7.00
Rediscover Advent (Matthew Kelly-St. Anthony Messenger Press) $9.00
The Unsheltered Heart-An At-Home Advent Retreat (Ronald Patrick Raab, C.S.C.-Ave Maria Press) $6.00
Preparing for Christmas (Richard Rohr-St. Anthony Messenger Press) $2.00
Days of Light and Darkness-Prayerful Reflections for Advent (Pamela Smith-23rd Publications) $8.00
A variety of children’s books from $3.00 and up
And more……
Please make checks out to St. Max for books. Books can be purchased during office hours.
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Why do we have Catechesis for Adults?
“Catechesis for adults, since it deals with persons who are capable of an adherence that is fully responsible, must be considered the chief form of catechesis. All the other forms, which are indeed always necessary, are in some way oriented to it. (General Catechetical Directory, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops, 1997, #20.)
"Disciples young and old are called by name to go into the vineyard. In responding to this call, adults "have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form. "Their formation in faith is essential for the Church to carry out its mandate to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to the world. Effective adult formation is necessary to "equip the holy ones for the work of ministry" (Eph 4:12). §38§
The Bishops articulate 3 goals for Adult Faith Formation:
-Invite and enable ongoing conversion to Jesus in holiness of life.
-Promote and support active membership in the Christian community.
-Call and prepare adults to act as disciples in mission to the world.§68, 70, 72§
The Challenge: Forming persons into mature adult disciples with a living (integrated into all aspects of human life) explicit (rooted in a relationship with Jesus) and fruitful (co-creators of God’s life and love) faith. §45-63§
“Every aspect and event in parish life can be intentionally fashioned as an occasion for adult faith formation.” §112§
† CONCRETE APPROACHES †Sunday Eucharist, daily mass, communal prayer services, diocesan newspapers, Catholicmagazines, seasonal books, monthly calendars, newsletters, mailings, pastoral visits, family prayer, Scripture sharing, home blessings, videos, websites, home-based programs, small faith communities, lectures, panel presentations and discussions, service projects, socials, suppers, ecumenical activities, and materials for personal prayer, about Catholic traditions ,and current events, etc. | |  | |  |
Loving Father,
I invite you into my life today, and make myself available to you.
Help me to become the-best-version-of-myself,
by seeking your will and by being a living example of your love in the world.
Open my heart to the areas of my life that need to change,
so I can carry out the mission you have imagined for my life and experience the joy you desire for me.
Inspire me to live the Catholic faith in ways that are dynamic and engaging.
Show me how to best get involved in the life of my parish.
Give our community a hunger for best practices and continuous learning.
Give me courage when I am afraid, hope when I am discouraged, and clarity in times of decision.
Lead your Church to become all you imagined it would be for the people of our times.
Amen. |
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| Momentos Matrimoniales | 516. 15 de abril: "Simón, hijo de Juan, ¿me amas?" (Juan 21:16) A veces uno de los cónyuges ansía por oír cumplidos o esas palabras mágicas: "Te amo." ¿Puedes tú ser la primera en decírselas a tu cónyuge hoy? Si no lograste decirlas primero, por lo menos procura decirlas al último. 517. 22 de abril: "...sacudieron el polvo de sus pies..." (Hechos 13:51) Hay algunas discusiones que no valen la pena ganar. Si tú y tu amado tienen un desacuerdo que parece no tener resolución, piensa bien si es algo que realmente te importe, o si más bien es hora de sacudir el polvo de tus pies y dejarlo así no más. 518. 29 de abril: "Ustedes deben amarse unos a otros como yo los he amado." (Juan 13:34) Entonces, ¿cómo es el amor de Dios-abnegado, sin condiciones, como un pastor que busca a la oveja perdida, indulgente...? Piensa en la manera de que amó Jesús y prodígale hoy a tu cónyuge uno de los elementos de ese amor. |
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| Marriage Moments | MARRIAGE MOMENTS* 516. Apr. 15: "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" (John 21:16) Sometimes married couples feel they have to fish for compliments or for those magic words, "I love you." Can you be the first to say them to your beloved today? If you missed being first, try being the last. 517. Apr. 22: "So they shook the dust from their feet..." (Acts 13:51) Some arguments just aren't worth fighting. If you and your beloved have an ongoing disagreement, consider whether it's the hill you want to die on. or if it's time to shake the dust from your feet and let this one go. 518. Apr. 29: "As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." (John 13:34) So how does God love us - self-sacrificing, unconditionally, like a shepherd, seeking the lost, forgiving... Ponder the way Jesus loved and choose one element to lavish upon your beloved today. by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net" |
| A Parenting Pointer | Sign up for A Parenting Pointer at http://www.susanvogt.net/. The weekly e-mail message is a great resource the challenging days of summer. PARENTING POINTERS*512. Mar. 22: The Spring Equinox was March 20. Do you know what this has to do with Easter? The date of Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox. That's why it changes every year. Explain this to your child and you'll probably sound pretty smart. 513. Mar. 29: (Good Friday) On this Good Friday we remember Jesus crucifixion. The 7th Corporal Work of Mercy is to bury the dead. Even if your child is too young to have been present at a death or funeral you could share where these Works of Mercy came from. Read Matthew 25:31-46 together. Can you tell the difference between a sheep and a goat? 514. Apr. 5: April is Child Protection Month. Of course all good parents want to protect their children from harm. Part of protection is prevention education. Check in with your child about safety rules such as a fire escape route, how to say no to uncomfortable sexual advances, internet and phone family policies. Tell them not to be afraid to tell you "secrets." **Click here for resources. 515. Apr. 12: Happiness is a side effect of helping others. Give your children the opportunity to be happy. Don't do everything for them. Let them serve others -even you. 516. Apr. 19: Earth Day is April 22. Pope Benedict called us to be good stewards of creation in his 2010 World Day of Peace message: "If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation." Help your children celebrate Earth Day. **Click here and here for ideas. 517. Apr. 26: April 28 - May 4 is Screen-Free Week. Can your family live without TV, computer, and other screens for a week, a day, an hour? Can you? Talk with your kids and make a plan. **Click here and here for more ideas. by Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.netby Susan Vogt,
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| AOC Catechesis Page | Visit the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Adult Faith Formation website at http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/oec/aff.htm
Legal & Liability Concerns in Religious Education & Youth Ministry For youth ministry and Catechetical leaders, catechists, volunteers, scout leaders, priests—anyone who works with children and adolescents,
For youth ministry and Catechetical leaders, catechists, volunteers, scout leaders, priests—anyone who works with children and adolescents,
Oct. 12; St. Vivian Parish 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati 45224, 1:00-3:30pm OR
Oct. 13, Sidney Office 119 E. Water St. Sidney 45365, 9:30am-12 Noon
Information & Registration, http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry/services/adult-training/legal_workshop
2011 Catechetical Leadership Conference Home & Parish: Partners in Faith, presenter, Joseph White, Ph.D., Director of Family Counseling, Diocese of Austin, Thursday, Nov. 3, 9:30am-3:00pm; Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, 45440; information and registration, http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2011CatLeadConference.pdf Parrhesia The act of speaking boldly, for 21-35 year olds, presenters-Amy McEntee, Emily Bissonnette, Fr. Bob Hater, Archbishop Schnurr for Q & A Mass and social, St Peter in Chains,8th & Plum, Cincinnati 45202, 10AM-6PM, information & registration, http://www.boldcatholicnow.com/ Fall 2011 Ministry Enrichment Day Project re:VITAL:ize Ministry Shaped by the New Evangelization, presenters, Amy McEntee, assistant director OEC and Emily Bissonnette, Theology of the Body Education Coordinator, Tues. Oct 25, 9:30-3:30 Good Shepherd http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/youth-ministry/services/adult-training/revitalize Best Practices in Adult Faith Formation Scripture Study, Gem from Sr. Janet Schaeffler, http://www.janetschaeffler.com/Gems__11.pdf Religion Teacher’s Journal Creative Catechist "3 secrets for starting off right" an article for parish catechist, http://www.rtjscreativecatechist.com/articles/toolbox/tips/2011/09-06/3-secrets-for-starting-off-right How to Develop an Outreach Program in the Parish Good News Ministries faith formation for a global church provides this overview, http://www.pemdc.org/UserFiles/file/EvangExch/ModicaDevelopOutreachProgram.pdf How Can We Help? Parish Support for Veterans and Their Families, webinar from national Catholic Partnership on Disability, Tuesday, October 18, 4:00-5:00PM, information and registration, http://www.ncpd.org/webinars Adult Spirituality Institute at the Athenaeum "From Consumption to Consummation, Gillian T.W. Ahlgren, Ph.D., Mondays, Oct. 31-Nov 21, 10:00AM-Noon, information513-231-2223,x143. |
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| Pautas Para Los Padres | PAUTAS PARA LOS PADRES 511. 15 de marzo. 15: Ya llega el Día de San Patricio. (17 de marzo) Se dice que San Patricio explicó el misterio de la Trinidad con un trébol. ¿Con cuál persona de la Trinidad te sientes más cerca: con el Padre (creador), con el Hijo (redentor) o con el Espíritu (sustentador)? Hazle la misma pregunta a tu hijo. ¿Encierra tu hijo algún misterio que todavía no alcanzas a comprender? 512. 22 de marzo: El 20 de marzo la tierra pasó por el equinoccio de primavera. ¿Sabes lo que tiene que ver con la Pascua? La Pascua siempre cae el primer domingo después de la primera luna llena después del equinoccio de primavera, de ahí que le fecha es diferente cada año. Explícaselo a tu hijo, y te creerá inteligentísimo.
513. 29 de marzo: (Viernes Santo) En Viernes Santo recordamos la crucifixión de Jesús. La séptima Obra Corporal de Misericordia es enterrar a los muertos. Aun si tu hijo fuese demasiado joven para haber presenciado una muerte o un entierro, podrías comunicarle de dónde provienen las Obras de Misericordia. Lean juntos el pasaje del evangelio de San Mateo 25:31-46. ¿Sabes tú la diferencia entre las ovejas y los chivos?
514. 5 de abril: Abril es el Mes de Prevención del Abuso Infantil. Es de suponer que todos los buenos padres quieren proteger a sus hijos del mal. Una parte de la protección es la educación preventiva. Repasa con sus hijos las normas de seguridad, como por ejemplo la ruta de salida en caso de un incendio, la manera de rechazar los avances sexuales y las reglas familiares sobre el uso del internet y del teléfono. Diles que no teman de contarte "secretos". Haga clic aquí para buscar más fuentes de información. 515. 12 de abril: La felicidad es un efecto secundario que resulta cuando se ayuda al prójimo. Dales a tus hijos la oportunidad de ser felices. No haga todo por ellos, sino que déjalos servir a los demás, y a ti también. 516. 19 de abril: El Día de la Tierra es el 22 de abril. En su mensaje del Día Mundial de la Paz de 2010, el Papa Benedicto nos llamó a ser buenos administradores de la creación: "Si quieres promover la paz, protege la creación." Ayuda a tus hijos a celebrar el Día de la Tierra. Para buscar ideas, haga clic aquí y aquí. 517. 25 de abril: La semana del 28 de abril al 4 de mayo es la Semana sin Pantallas. ¿Puede tu familia vivir sin televisión, computadora y otras pantallas por una semana, un día, una hora? ¿Puedes hacerlo tú? Habla con tus hijos y hagan un plan. Para buscar ideas, haga clic aquí and aquí.
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