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Office of Religious Education
Welcome to the Office of Religious Education
Mission
To support and encourage a living, explicit and fruitful profession of faith among the people of God in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.
The Office of Religious Education
To support and encourage a living, explicit and fruitful profession of faith among the people of God in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.
The Office of Religious Education
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aids the bishop in his role as head of the community and teacher of doctrine in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
- assists in evaluation and planning for catechetical ministry of the diocese
- promotes the formation of catechists
- collaborates with all offices of the Catholic Center in common projects that have a religious education dimension
Don't let your small groups die!
Begin now to plan for Lent 2012. Adult education, or faith formation is not the same thing as creating small Christian communities. Adult faith formation may occur in these small groups, but they are also a place where parishioners find encouragement in living the Christian way of life, and grow in prayer and faith in action. Encourage and nurture parish small groups. If your parish has the resources, offer more than one option for Lent. We encourage you to consider Lifting Up Our Hearts if you did not participate in Fall 2011. This six week study and reflection on the new Roman Missal is very easy to understand and will help adults appreciate the Sunday Eucharist so much more. Another great resource is Lenten Longings, Cycle B. Based on the three-year cycle of the Lectionary, each book contains six sessions corresponding to the six weeks of Lent and presents themes drawn from the year's Lenten readings. To order these books online go to www.renewintl.org, or by phone call 1-888-433-3221. The office of Religious Education has information about other adult faith formation and small group resources.
Begin now to plan for Lent 2012. Adult education, or faith formation is not the same thing as creating small Christian communities. Adult faith formation may occur in these small groups, but they are also a place where parishioners find encouragement in living the Christian way of life, and grow in prayer and faith in action. Encourage and nurture parish small groups. If your parish has the resources, offer more than one option for Lent. We encourage you to consider Lifting Up Our Hearts if you did not participate in Fall 2011. This six week study and reflection on the new Roman Missal is very easy to understand and will help adults appreciate the Sunday Eucharist so much more. Another great resource is Lenten Longings, Cycle B. Based on the three-year cycle of the Lectionary, each book contains six sessions corresponding to the six weeks of Lent and presents themes drawn from the year's Lenten readings. To order these books online go to www.renewintl.org, or by phone call 1-888-433-3221. The office of Religious Education has information about other adult faith formation and small group resources.
ARISE Together in Christ offers a parish-centered process of spiritual renewal and evangelization that enables people to deepen their faith, develop a closer relationship with Christ, grow in community, and reach out in service to others.
Pastors and parish leaders will learn about this exciting parish renewal process and have the opportuniby to sign up. Representatives from RENEW will lead the presentation. Bishop Johnston, karen Pesek and Milagros Calvetti will also attend. ARISE is available in Spanish and English, and you will be able to learn about both at these information sessions.
IMPORTANT NEWS! We have received a special extension grant to pay for this program, so there are NO PARISH FEES! Don't miss this great opportunity.
ARISE/LEVANTATE Information Schedule
| Regions | Date | Time | Location | City | Who?
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RSVP No Later than Two Days Prior to Event |
| 6,7,8,9 | Monday February 6 | 10a.m. - Noon | St. Mary Cathedral | Cape Girardeau | For Lay Leaders | Brenda Kuhn 573-335-9347 dre@stmarycathedral.net |
| 6,7.8.9 | Monday February 6 |
4 - 5:30 p.m. |
Drury
Lodge |
Cape Girardeau | East Side Clergy | N/A |
| 5 | Tuesday February 7 |
Noon - Lunch followed by presentation |
Sacred Heart, Hall | Willow Springs |
Pastors & Lay Leaders | N/A |
| 1,2, | Wednesday February 8 | Noon - Lunch followed by presentation |
St. Lawrence, Hall |
Monett | Pastors & Lay Leaders | Parish Office 417-235-3286 yperez@stlawrencecc.com |
| 1,2 | Wednesday February 8 | 6 p.m. dinner followed by presentation |
St. Peter parish | Joplin | Pastors & Lay Leaders | Elizabeth Runkle 417-623-8643 erunkle2003@yahoo.com |
| 3,4 | Thursday February 9 |
Noon - Lunch followed by presentation |
Catholic Center | Springfield | Pastors & Lay Leaders | Rosie Francka 417-866-0841 rfrancka@dioscg.org |
Coming soon! Great opportunities from the Office of Religious Education
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Arise: Information Sessions-These provide an overview of the three-year process.
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 Click on image above for program web site |
Feb 6-9, 2012
For pastors, & lay leader (English and Spanish)
Click here for complete schedule |
| LentenLongings: Small Groups |
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Feb 26 – Apr. 1, 2012
Six week small community faith-sharing resource that explores the Sunday readings of the Lenten season
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Arise:Launching
Provides formation & skills for training for the ARISE parish planning team who will be responsible for implementing |
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April 13-20, 2012 For pastors, lay leaders, and the ARISE planning team. (English & Spanish) |
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Spring Catechetical Leader Meetings
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East: April 10 at St. George in Van Buren
West: April 12 at Trinity Hills in Springfield |
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Arise: Reaching Out
Evangelization Training for the ARISE Parish Team |
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June 1-8
For Pastors, Lay Leaders, and ARISE Parish team. (English & Spanish) |
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Diocesan Catechetical Leader Retreat
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Aug. 3-4, 2012
Sacred Heart Parish, Willow Springs
(for parish catechetical leaders and youth ministers)
Click Here For More Details |
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Arise: Small Community Leader Trainings
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Sept. 7-14, 2012
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Arise: Sign up Sunday
Arise: Prayer Commitment Sunday |
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Sept. 9, 2012
Sept. 16, 2012 |
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Beginnings Plus Institute (RCIA)
(Click here for more information) |
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Sept. 19-22, 2012
Cape Girardeau
(for clergy, parish RCIA teams, catechetical leaders)
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Catechist Institutes
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Oct. 6, 2012: Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield
Oct. 13, 2012: St. Mary Parish, Cape Girardeau
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Arise:
Small Groups |
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Oct. 7 – Nov. 11, 2012
Six week small group parish program.
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