Faith Formation Office

Pope Benedict XVI  Porta Fidei Announcing Year of Faith

Decree of Bishop Corrada announcing Year of Faith in the Diocese of Tyler

October 11, 2012 thru November

	Opening the Creed: Catechetical Conference Workshops Networking Exhibitors and Publishers Liturgy August 2,3, 2013 Holiday Inn Select, Tyler 9:00-5:00 brochure

Linda Khirallah Porter, MTS	Sister Angelica Orozco, EFMS

Informacion en Español

Contact Us

Director: Linda Khirallah Porter, MTS    903 266-2146

Coordinator for Catechesis: Sister Angelica Orozco, EFMS

                                      Administrative Secretary:Sarah Robinson

                                                                            903-534-1077 ext 169

_Teresa Ramirez  903-534-1077 Ext. 161

Assistant to the Coordinator for Catechesis __________________________________________________________________Endorsement Transcripts on line!

go to www.diocesetranscript.com

Instructions:  click here

If you have problems after trying the instructions, contact Linda Porter lporter@dioceseoftyler.org

To see how to apply for credit refer to Handbook for Adult Faith and Ministry Endorsement (LIFE) (rev. August 2010)

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Upcoming Events for 2013:

August 2,3, 2013  Catechetical Conference at Holiday Inn Select - workshops, exhibitors, fellowship, and sharing ideas for catechizing our youth, children and adults both Catholic and non Catholics. Save the date. More information to follow.

August 17, 2013 Annual In Service Day for Faith Formation Leaders Chancery English and Spanish. 10:00-3:00 Come to share, to learn, and to understand policies, procedures, and programs to lead your catechists and households of faith. click here for flyer

August 31, 2013 Orientation for NEW Faith Formation Leaders recently assigned to a parish position. This is basic information about endorsements, catechist formation, faith formation for all ages, handbooks and policies which are important to lead a successful parish catechetical program. See flyer for more information.

 

Useful Websites for Faith Formation:

• Online resources for endorsement credit:
•             http://www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com/Home.aspx?pagename=SanAntonio
•             http://www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com/Home.aspx
• Catechetical Sunday:  http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/index.cfm

• Come to the Table:  http://pastoralplanning.com./Come-to-the-Table/Come-home.html

• Faith Formation Learning Exchange: http://www.faithformationlearningexchange.net/index.html

• Lifelong Learning Exchange: http://www.lifelongfaith.com/survey-of-research-trends--practices.html

• Christian Initiation: http://www.teamrcia.com/

• Vatican on the Year of Faith: http://www.romereports.com/palio/vatican-announces-key-points-on-how-to-celebrate-year-of-faith-english-5807.html

• Vibrant Faith at Home:  http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/

• Paschal Mystery – Teens: Vibrant Faith at Home:http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/index.php/when-life-happens/struggle-a-challenge/attitude/teen-family/the-paschal-mystery

• TED Talks (Technology Entertainment Design)Extreme Wingsuit Flying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXp5QSfXLQU&feature=results manin&playnext=1&list=PLB5A1E26166EE16D3  (13:17)

• The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to . Performance by Shawn Anchor  (12:29)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXy__kBVq1M

• Ideas and Resources for the Year of Faith from the Diocese of Leeds.    http://www.leedsyearoffaith.co.uk/#/ideas-resources/456419645: 
• The Browser: Your link to Catechetical Resources
  • http://ecatechist.com/
  • http://www.catholictv.com/default.aspx

 

Speakers Bureau  click here for info on great local speakers!  (September 2012 version)

Resource Library Online Catalog

Search Catalog of Diocesan Resources:  Resource Library Online!   If you find a book or video you want, contact  Sarah Robinson.

 

Special Resources

Bill Huebsch,  Materials following up his presentation click here

Special materials for Diocese of Tyler click here

Dreams & Visions: Pastoral Planning for Lifelong Faith Formation

 

SadlierReligion.com  Web based resources

 

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Orientation for Christian Initiation Teams:  If your parish has individuals who are new to the parish team contact the Office of Faith Formation. Either Sister Angelica or Linda Porter will be willing to schedule a time to meet with them and to orient them to the process. It is most advantageous if this is done at the parish with the priests, and deacons if possible. The orientation takes about 3 hours and will take the place of the two day sessions we have provided the last few years. We look forward to being with you as you continue to implement this important ministry in your community. To schedule an orientation contact lporter@dioceseoftyer.org or sistera@dioceseoftyler.org or call the office at 903-266-2146.  Thank you.

 

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