Fall 2013 Fall 2013 Fall 2013 SEMESTER I CENTERS SEMESTER II CENTERS SEMESTER III CENTERS St. Church Holy Family at St. Patrick Church St. Laurence Church 11027 S. Gessner Dr., Houston TX 77071 713-771-3596 1010 35th Street, Galveston, TX 77550 3100 Sweetwater Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479-2630 Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 409-762-9646 281-980-9812 Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sacraments & Liturgy: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Moral Teachings: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7

Revelation, Tradition, & Church Authority: Mission & Ministry: Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5 Creed: Aug. 24 & Sept. 28 Aug. 21, 28, Sept. 11 Day of Reflection - Discipleship: Sat., Oct. 26 (9 to 3) Prayer & Spirituality: Oct. 12 Old Testament: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 Church History: Oct. 26 & Nov. 16 : Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 15 Day of Reflection - Lord’s Prayer: Sat., Dec. 14 (9 to 3) Day of Reflection - Many Members: Sat., Oct. 12 (9 to 3) St. Ignatius Church 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring TX 77379 Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 14 Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 16 281-370-3401

Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Sacraments & Liturgy: Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Sts. Simon and Jude Church Moral Teachings: Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21 26777 Glen Loch Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77381 Mission & Ministry: Dec. 5, 12, 19

281-367-9885 Day of Reflection - Discipleship: Sat., Nov. 16 (9 to 3)

Tuesdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. St. Church 3311 North Fry Rd., Katy, TX 77449-6235 Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 15 Revelation, Tradition, & Church Authority: 281-492-7500 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 St. Leo the Great Church Old Testament: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2131 Lauder Rd., Houston TX 77039 New Testament: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10,17 Creed: Sept. 7 & 21 281-449-2344 Prayer & Spirituality: Oct. 12 Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Day of Reflection - Many Members: Sat., Oct. 12 (9 to 3) Church History: Oct. 26 & Nov. 9 Sacraments & Liturgy: Aug. 26, Sept. 9,16, 23,30,Oct. 7

Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 27 Moral Teachings: Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18 Day of Reflection - Lord’s Prayer: Sat., Nov. 23 (9 to 3) Mission & Ministry: Dec. 2, 9, 16

Day of Reflection - Discipleship: Sat., Oct. 12 (9 to 3)

Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 30

Sacred Heart Church Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 19 507 South 4th St., Richmond, TX 77469-5399 281-342-3609 St. Church Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 11011 Hall Rd., Houston TX 77089 281-481-6816 Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Revelation, Tradition, & Church Authority: Sept. 21 Old Testament: Oct. 5 & 19 Sacraments & Liturgy: Sept. 7 & 21 2403 Holcombe Blvd. New Testament: Nov. 2 & 16 Moral Teachings: Oct. 5 & 19 Houston, Texas 77021 Mission & Ministry: Nov. 2 713-741-8730 Day of Reflection - Many Members: Sat., Dec. 7 (9 to 3) Day of Reflection - Discipleship: Sat., Nov. 16 to 3) Registration/Payment Deadline: Sept. 14 http://www.archgh.org/oec/ Registration/Payment Deadline: Aug. 30 . .

The FTCM Program How much does FTCM cost?

______FTCM is a 108-clock hour process offered over three There are two options. If you register for an NO NO ______15-week semesters. Each session includes prayer entire semester then:

and theological content designed for adults. In addition • Participant (with parish sponsorship) ES to classes, each semester will involve participation in a Day of Reflection designed to help integrate content $25.00 per semester * “As sharers in the role of Christ the , the into daily living. • Parish/Faith Community Prophet, and the King, the laity have an active part $25.00 per semester to play in the life and activity of the Church.” • Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ish sponsorship sponsorship ish (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity #10)

Semester I $25.00 per semester

*an additional $10.00 fee is required for late registration The Formation Toward Christian Ministry (FTCM) Revelation, Tradition, and Church Authority ($15) 6 hours program offers basic theology and spiritual development If you register for an individual course, the to Catholic adults who want to deepen their commitment What revelation is and how we interpret it as Catholics fee is listed next to the course description. to and more fully answer their baptismal call to service as a mature . Old Testament ($30) 12 hours A limited number of scholarships for need are available. Overview of the Scriptures New Testament ($30) 12 hours Option 2: Pay for individualOption Pay 2: courses As a core program offered by the Archdiocese of

hesis, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77021-2023 TX Houston, Blvd., Holcombe 2403 hesis, Galveston-Houston, FTCM provides authentic Catholic Overview of the Scriptures BOOKS Day of Reflection: teachings taught by approved instructors with Masters A and the Catechism of the or Doctoral degrees in theological disciplines. Many Members, One Body 6 hours are required for all courses.

In addition, we recommend supplemental Fee tocourse each for the is listed next course. Names course(s) of Total enclosed: There are several formation programs within the Archdiocese that require FTCM as either a portion of Semester II books for some of the courses. Books may be ______their overall program or as a pre-requisite for entry into purchased on site on the day they are needed.

Pastor or his delegate’s signature required for par for required signature delegate’s his or Pastor the program. These include, among others, catechist ______PARISH:______Creed ($30) 12 hours

_CITY:______ZIP:______Little Rock Catholic Study Bible $26.00 ___EMAIL:______formation, catechetical leader formation and youth ___(Cell)______Accept Text ___(Cell)______AcceptY Messages Text Exploration of Catholic Doctrine Catechism of the Catholic Church $16.00 ministry leader formation. Prayer and Spirituality ($15) 6 hours The New Bible Handbook (OT & NT) $ 9.00 Prayer and spirituality in ministry Introduction to the Bible (OT & NT) $ 6.00 Prayer (Prayer & Spirituality) $ 6.00

ditional $10 fee $10ditional fee Church History ($30) 12 hours p) p)

ponsorship) ponsorship) WHO should take FTCM? From the Acts of the Apostles to now People of (Church History) $13.00 Day of Reflection: Conscience in Conflict (Moral Teachings) $13.00

FORMATION TOWARD CHRISTIAN MINISTRY MINISTRY CHRISTIAN TOWARD FORMATION The Lord’s Prayer 6 hours All Catholic Adults who

• Seek greater understanding of the Church’s How do I register for FTCM? Please mail to: Office of Evangelization and Catec and Evangelization of Office to: mail Please authentic teachings Semester III

of following the — and — To register for FTCM, choose a Center location and • Are already engaged in ministry or discerning their Sacraments and Liturgy ($30) 12 hours complete the attached registration form. Ask your pastor one call to ministry Celebration and meaning or his delegate to sign the approval and then mail the form with your portion of the payment to: Moral Teachings of the Church ($30) 12 hours

Conscience formation. Magisterium Choose Mission and Ministry ($15) 6 hours Office of Evangelization and Catechesis WHERE is FTCM Offered? Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Living the Gospel message Day of Reflection: 2403 Holcombe Blvd. Option Register 1: an entire forsemester FTCM is offered at a variety of locations throughout the Discipleship 6 hours Houston, TX 77021 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Current semester offerings are listed in this flyer. Each center is scheduled Participants may enter the program at any time, although it is For more information please call 713 741 8730 preferable to start at the beginning of Semester I. to offer the entire 3-semester program, provided there is Parish entire parish sponsorship) pays (fullfee Parish pays $25, pays participant rests (typical Participantfee entirepays parish sponsorshi(no Remember: To avoid the late fee, mail your form and □ Cost:deadline $50—Registration subjectafter ad to □ □ adequate enrollment. A completion ceremony, at which the Bishop presides, Please make check payable to OEC. OEC. to payable check make Please payment to arrive before the Center’s deadline! (H)______(W)______PHONE: FOR FTCM:______REASON TAKING NAME:______

CENTER YOU WILL CENTER YOU BE ATTENDING ADDRESS:______concludes the three-semester course of study.