Upcoming Fall Classes

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"We are convinced that the energy and resources we devote to adult faith formation will strengthen and invigorate all the charisms that adults receive and the activities they undertake, in the Church and in society, to serve the Gospel of Christ and the people of today. Every Church ministry will be energized through a dynamic ministry of adult catechesis."

Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, The Priority of Adult Faith Formation-Section 39

A Pastoral Plan For Adult Faith Formation in the United States, U.S. Catholic Bishops

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Adult Enrichment

Lay Ecclesial Ministry

Upcoming Schedule of 2017 Fall Classes

HEART OF FAITH

Using the Catechism, this course focuses on the Creed, the Sacraments, Christian Life and Prayer and reflects the unity of the Catholic faith as well as the richness of its lived expression in American culture.

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OLD TESTAMENT

This course introduces participants to some of the major features of the Old Testament; the Bible in history and history in the Bible, the Torah, the heart and soul of the Old Testament, the book of Genesis, Isaiah and his companions, the word of David, Wisdom Literature and Prayer.

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NEW TESTAMENT

This course introduces the participants to some of the major features of the New Testament such as; Jewish and Graeco-Roman background, the Pauline Letters, Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Acts of the Apostles and the Book of Revelation.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

All are welcome!

WISDOM LITERATURE AND PSALMS

This course is a study of biblical Wisdom Literature and selected Psalms with a focus on their underlying message and the literary contribution of ancient Israel to the world literature. The course will also present a careful study of the literary character and theological themes in the Book of Psalms. Please note that the Book of Job must be read prior to the first class and also participants are asked to bring a Bible to class.

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THE WRITINGS OF JOHN

This course considers the theology and spirituality of the Church as expressed in the Fourth Gospel. Attention is given to the theological and cultural setting of John's Gospel as well as the principle images and themes concerning Jesus and the Church found in the Gospel. The special vocabulary and spiritual program of John will be considered. Literary, structural, and theological topics will also be examined as will the position of the Johannine Church in the early Christian community.

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ECCLESIOLOGY

In this course, the biblical, magisterial, and historical foundation of Church identity and leadership will be addressed. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the mission of the Church as evidenced at universal and local levels of Church life. The course also addresses the role of the deacon in the hierarchical structure of the Church.

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CHRISTIAN INITIATION

CATECHUMENATE TEAM MINISTRY

2017 Part 1: Pre-Catechumenate

September 7, 14, 21 and 28

2017 Part II: Catechumenate

October 12, 19, 26 and November 2

2018 Part III: Purification and Enlightenment

January 11, 18, 25 and February 1

2018 Part IV: Mystagogy

April 5, 12, 19 and 26

Required Workshops:

Catholic Life Conference

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Mount Aloysius College, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Understand the Annulment Process

Saturday November 4, 2014, 9:00 am-12:00 pm,

St. Michael the Archangel School Cafeteria, Loretto,

8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Presenter - Very Rev. John D. Byrnes, JN, JCL

Spring Workshop - TBA

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Fall Workshop Registration Form

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Contact Us

Marybeth Heinze

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown

Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry

625 Park Avenue

Johnstown, PA 15902

Email: mheinze@dioceseaj.org

Visit our website at:

www.dioceseaj.org/lay-ecclesial-ministry

SAVE THE DATE

Is this the face of Jesus?

The Shroud of Turin Talk, presented by Bill Wingard, will be held at St. Benedict Parish, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown on Sunday October 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM.

You are invited to hear the talk and see the full size replica of the Shroud of Turin.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their cameras.

No tickets are required; a love offering will be collected.

For more information, contact Deacon Michael Russo at (814) 288-3036 or by email at:

michael.russo@atlanticbb.net

All are welcome!

RESOURCES

2017-2018 Class Schedule

Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Daily Readings

Minute Meditations