On a Journey Together The process of evangelization and renewal in the Diocese of Des Moines is underway in the parishes of the diocese. The first season, Awakening to Christ, is inviting members of our faith communities to explore in small groups, the person of Jesus and how he impacts their lives daily. Season two, Following Christ, will be ready for use in the parishes during the Lenten season. If you would like to participate in conversation about the process with others throughout the diocese, feel free to visit the On a Journey Together blog at http://onajourneytogether.blogspot.com
Creighton Certificate Programs, cosponsored by the Diocese and Creighton University These Certificate Programs provide systematic formation for ministry and leadership. Each Certificate requires completion of the 25 credits in theology and ministry.The theme for Spring 2010 is "Theology of the Church and Sacraments." The instructor is Paulette Chapman. Click here for more information.
Catechetial Services The Office of Catechetical Services, formerly called the Office of Religious Education, serves the faith formation needs of children and youth in parishes and Catholic Schools. Recognizing that lifelong growth in faith is essential to the formation of Catholic Christians as Disciples of Christ, the primary focus of this office is to assist pastors, catechetical leaders and catechists in their local parish faith formation efforts.
• Catechetical Leader Performance Appraisal for the revised (January 2009) form click here
Adult Faith Formation"Lifelong Growth in Faith" becomes the standard for all faith formation by the diocese and parishes. Building upon the U.S. Bishops' "pastoral plan for adult faith formation in the US" called Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, supports growth in faith for Adults and all members of the Catholic community.
- University of Dayton On-Line Calendar Available for 2009 click here
- Look at the Adult Formation/University of Dayton link here
For additional resources & announcements please vist the Adult Faith Formation Blog at http://dmdioceseaff.blogspot.com
Lay Ministry The Diocese of Des Moines sponsors basic formation for people engaged in or interested in leadership and ministry for parish communities.
Youth Ministry We are committed to the goals of comprehensive youth ministry as laid out in the document "Renewing the Vision", published by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. This document provides to all those who minister to adolescents a framework for which to build a foundation. It is our attempt to help parishes and schools launch or continue this vision. "Renewing the Vision" is a call to make ministry with adolescents a concern for the entire church community.
Concerned Parents + Abstinence Education In today' world, teens are exposed to sexual content every day, and parents have reason to be concerned. Recent studies have found that parental involvement and abstinence education can have a strong positive influence over a teen's sexual behaviors. For more information go to website www.concernedparents.com
Diocesan Council for Catechesis plans, promotes & advocates for the lifelong formation in faith for all members of the Catholic community. Links: For the Life of the World and Five-year Pastoral Plan for Catechesis