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Enhancing Adult Faith Formation with Small Faith Groups and FORMED

by leader-resources | May 25, 2023 | Adult Ministry, Parish/ Pastoral, Webinar

Hear all about how Holy Redeemer Parish in Vancouver, Washington uses books like Dr. Edward Sri’s The Art of Living and complementary video content available on FORMED to run parish book discussion groups and increase FORMED enrollment.

Mark MacKenzie will join us to discuss how Holy Redeemer’s popular book study program involves people in the life of the parish and enriches adult faith formation. Mark will also address the topic of innovation in parish programs generally, and the rewards of grace and stronger community that follow from wisely discerned parish program innovation.

Webinar Resources

The Art of Living on FORMED

The Art of Living Book for Parishes

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New Grade 6 Word of Life with Dr. Tim Gray

by leader-resources | May 2, 2023 | Programs, Webinar

Hear about the new Grade 6 Word of Life curriculum from Dr. Tim Gray, president of the Augustine Institute. The Grade 6 Word of Life Curriculum teaches that the Bible tells us the Good News of Jesus Christ. And that Jesus wants each of us to experience personally the happiness of God’s friendship forever. This joyful, kerygmatic proclamation of the Good News is sure to evangelize and engage students, parents, and catechists alike. Hear all about it––and see the Word of Life Grade 6 student texts and teachers’ manuals––from Dr. Gray. Dr. Gray joins the Augustine Institute’s Brian Truckenbrod on this special Parish Leader Webinar to talk about why Grade 6 Word of Life is a kerygmatic imperative for the Church and for Catholics today.

Webinar Resources

Request Information about Word of Life

Visit the Word of Life Website

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Dr. Tim Gray Talks About Word of Life

by leader-resources | Mar 29, 2023 | Webinar, Youth Ministry

Hear about the Word of Life curriculum from Dr. Tim Gray, president of the Augustine Institute. With Word of Life, Dr. Gray leads the Augustine Institute–which in partnership with Ignatius Press–has launched a curriculum that leads children, teachers, and families to discover their authentic Catholic identity and reinvigorate fruitful participation in the Church’s life and mission. Hear the whole story of Word of Life–and how it is changing catechesis for parishes, schools, and dioceses.

Dr. Gray will join the Augustine Institute’s Brian Truckenbrod on this special Parish Leader Webinar to talk about why Word of Life is a kerygmatic imperative for the Church and for Catholics today.

Webinar Resources

Request Information about Word of Life

Visit the Word of Life Website

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Using the Beloved Program for Marriage Prep in Dioceses and Parishes

by leader-resources | Mar 14, 2023 | Programs, Sacraments, Webinar

Hear all about how the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, planned and began offering weekend marriage preparation retreats in English and Spanish for engaged couples.

Our guests, Lisa Everett and Caty Burke, are Director and Associate Director, respectively, for Marriage and Family Ministry in the diocese. Lisa and Caty selected Beloved: The Mystery and Meaning of Marriage, available on FORMED, as a cornerstone of the new program.

Webinar Resources

See Lisa and Caty's Success Story

See Lisa and Caty's Plan for a Beloved Retreat

See Lisa and Caty's Plan for Amado Retiro

Free Beloved Parish Resources in English and Spanish

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Planning Sacramental Preparation Retreats for the Whole Family

by leader-resources | Mar 14, 2023 | Programs, Sacraments, Webinar

Angel Schneider re-imagined her parish’s sacramental program from the ground up. Angel and her team designed Family Retreat Days that include catechetical instruction found in FORMED programs like Forgiven and Presence, time for parent-and-children activities, a shared lunch, a field trip to the church’s confessional, and a time for everyone to discuss what they had learned about the importance of Confession and the Holy Eucharist.

Angel joins the Augustine Institute’s Brian Truckenbrod on this Parish Leader Webinar to talk about how FORMED programs like Forgiven and Presence can bear fruit for and bring goodness to your sacramental preparation programs for families.