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Guidebook Programs, Events, and Courses — September 2016 through August 2017 School of Evangelization Guidebook ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN Table of Contents Welcome . 2 Meet Me in Church! . 3 Diocesan Springboard Plan . 3 Adult Faith Formation . 6 Pastoral Institute . 7 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA . 10 Marriage Ministry . 11 Marriage Enrichment . 12 Family Life Ministry . 15 Respect Life Ministry . 15 Young Adult Faith Formation (Age 18 through 39) . 19 Adolescent Faith Formation – Youth Ministry . 19 Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) . 22 Children’s Catechesis . 23 Collaborators . 25 Adult Faith Formation Courses and Workshops Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Program . 44 Living and Leading by Faith Course Descriptions . 45 How to Register for Courses and Events . 55 School of Evangelization Calendar . 58 Pre-Cana Schedule . 62 Living and Leading by Faith Course Schedule . 71 Staff Directory . 80 Summary of Services Provided to Parishes . 81 Cover Photo: Inside a chapel of the Dominican Priory Church of St Vincent Ferrer in New York City, courtesy of Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. 2 © 2016 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN Registration Information and Calendar on pages 55-79 SEPTEMBER 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 2017 ince the heart of evangelization is to introduce others to the saving presence and power of the Lord Jesus, it is only fitting that the Diocese of Brooklyn has taken great efforts to provide you with many opportuni- Sties for education and formation in the Catholic faith . The Diocesan School of Evangelization is charged with providing educational and formational guidance and support to all priests, deacons, women and men in consecrated life, and the laity of Brooklyn and Queens . Today, as in the past, the Church asks each one of us to respond to Jesus’ call for us to “Go and make disciples” . What is being asked of me? How can I respond to that call? What can I do to become a “missionary disciple”? We do have ways to answer those questions practically and positively . I ask you to take some time to read through this Diocesan School of Evangelization Guidebook 2016-2017 . It contains information regarding the educational and formational programs and initiatives of the Diocese of Brooklyn and provides you with op- portunities for personal and spiritual growth . Most of all, it gives us a sense of belonging to the Body of Christ . We have as a highlight of our Diocesan Evangelization and Renewal Plan called The Joy of Encountering Christ: The Family’s Hope the goal of searching out those who have been baptized into the Catholic faith but have not connected with the Church or parish in any other way . As we begin this 2016-2017 catechetical year, join us as we continue to seek new and exciting ways to reconnect with those who have left the Church or are otherwise un-Churched . May the great joy that become ours once we have encountered the Risen Christ, our Lord and Savior, be with us and with those with whom we share our faith . Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph .D ., D .D . Bishop of Brooklyn TheDiocesan School of Evangelization Guidebook 2016-2017 demonstrates the commitment of our diocese to be a fully missionary Church . The courses, conferences and workshops listed here reflect the pastoral creativity and doctrinal faithfulness of the many clergy, consecrated religious and lay instructors who are involved in the work of faith formation . A debt of gratitude is owed to Ted Musco and his colleagues in the School of Evangelization (SOE) for coordinating such an array of opportunities to grow into our Catholic identity as disciples on mission . To be a disciple is to be a person of communion and an instrument of Christ’s mercy . Our Diocesan Evangeli- zation and Renewal Plan, The Joy of Encountering Christ: The Family’s Hope, is all about building communities of faith in which the members encounter Christ’s love on a daily basis, and in which that same caritas Christi “urges them on” (2 Cor 5:14) to bring the joy of faith to others and provide for their other human needs . The SOE remains committed to responding to the ever-changing needs of our parishes in Brooklyn and Queens . May all of our efforts to live our Catholicism with fidelity and joy bring about a new springtime for our local Church . Most Reverend James Massa, Ph .D ., D .D . Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn Moderator of the Curia & Vicar for Evangelization Registration Information and Calendar on pages 55-79 © 2016 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN 1 School of Evangelization Guidebook ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN Welcome to the School of Evangelization! I am very appreciative of all the work that went into preparing this Diocesan School of Evangelization Guidebook 2016-2017 and I urge you to take time to review its contents carefully . Keep it in a safe place for reference during the year . For those who find it easier to view online, you can also find it at www .dioceseofbrooklyn .org . As we begin to plan for a new year, let’s reflect on a resource that has already provided many tremendous benefits to individuals, families, parishes, and the people of the Diocese of Brooklyn . The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Evangelization and Renewal Plan for 2015-2018 called The Joy of Encountering Christ: The Family’s Hope asks each person to examine his or her relationship with God and grow in knowledge and faith in several ways: as an individual, as a family member, and as a member of a parish and the Diocese of Brooklyn . Be a missionary disciple by sharing the happiness and joy that you experience when you’ve had a joyful encounter with Christ . As an individual …The Diocesan School of Evangelization’s mission is to serve the educational and formational needs of those who seek to know Christ for the first time, or desire a deeper understanding and relationship with Christ Jesus and His Church . What am I personally doing to encounter Christ in a robust way? As a family member … Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Lætitia (The Joy of Love) … “represents an invitation to Christian families to value the gifts of marriage and the family, … to persevere in a love strengthened by the virtues of generosity, commitment, fidelity and patience … and seeks to encourage everyone to be a sign of mercy and closeness wherever family life remains imperfect or lacks peace and joy ”. What am I doing to assist my family and friends to grow in faith? As a parish and diocesan member … Parishes and the Diocese of Brooklyn are ready to achieve the six goals of the Diocesan Evangelization and Renewal Plan 2015-2018 (see pages 3-5) What must I do to become, or continue to be, an active and productive member of my parish and the Diocese of Brooklyn? How can I grow in my faith to benefit not only myself but those who I am called to evangelize? Please take advantage of the many offerings provided by the Diocesan School of Evangelization, meant to help you enrich your knowledge and faith . As a missionary disciple, be determined to share your joyful encounters with Christ with everyone you meet . Theodore J . Musco Executive Director, School of Evangelization Director, Office of Faith Formation Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016 Official Year of Mercy website: www iubilaeummisericordiae. va. 2 © 2016 ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN Registration Information and Calendar on pages 55-79 SEPTEMBER 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 2017 THE JOY OF ENCOUNTERING CHRIST — THE FAMILY’S HOPE 2015-2018 An Evangelization and Renewal Springboard Plan for Parishes, Families, and Individuals in the Diocese of Brooklyn Introduction Meet Me in Church! Since the heart of evangelization is to introduce others to the saving presence and power of the Lord Jesus, econnect and re-engage with the Church, the any pastoral vision that seeks to explain in greater community, and with God! If you’re new to the detail the work of evangelization must begin with an R Catholic Church, discover its irresistible beauty . opportunity for personal reflection. If we seek to revi- If you want to know more, mine the treasure of our talize our Church, to bring new life to our mission to rich Deposit of Faith . Come and celebrate the joy of a teach and preach the Gospel, and bring others to great- life lived fully in Jesus Christ! er faith, then we must ask some serious questions of ourselves. What does it really mean to me to seek new Meet Me in Church life and vigor in Christ? What is really being asked of is an online hub me? What attitudes must I change in my life before I connecting you to can become an effective agent of evangelization in my information, courses, family, parish, and neighborhood? and events in the Diocese of Brooklyn . Go to www . — Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph .D ., D .D meetmein church. Part One Parish Offerings Part One of the Springboard Plan addresses two Many parishes offer opportunities for adults to learn general ways of encountering Christ leading to a more about our Catholic Faith . Please consult local personal relationship with Him and His Church. parish bulletins or websites for information regarding Scripture study, small Catholic community groups, Pope Francis reminds us that, “To speak of Jesus, we courses, workshops, and other gatherings . must know him and love him ”. Turning that ideal into practical application, The Joy of Encountering Christ—The Family’s Hope will provide parishes, families, and individuals in Brooklyn and Queens with opportunities to encounter Christ, either initially or once again, and grow in knowledge of and love for Christ and His Church .

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