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Christ the Teacher

Office of Lay Formation
101 W. Airport Rd.
Romeoville, IL 60446
815-834-4003
layformation@
dioceseofjoliet.org

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Institute Links

Newman Institute
Mission & Vision
Foundations of the Faith
Calendar of Events
Catechist Certification
Committee Members
Log In

 


Helpful Resources

The Holy Bible:
http://www.usccb.org/nab/
bible/index.shtml

The Catechism of the
Catholic Church:
http://www.usccb.org/
catechism/text/

Daily Scriptures, Reflections, Podcasts and more
www.usccb.org/nab/
nabpodcast.shtml

www.loyolapress.com/
3-minute-retreats
-daily-online-prayer.htm

http://frburke23.
wordpress.com

Catholic Bible Study
www.catholicscripture
studyinc.org

www.littlerockscripture.org

Catholic Encyclopedia and
Fathers of the Church
www.newadvent.org

Parish tools and formation
support
www.mycatholicfaith
delivered.com

www.siena.org (preparing lay apostles)
www.lighthouse
catholicmedia.org

www.acmrcia.org (RCIA prep)
www.lifeteen.org

Saints: Heavenly family
and friends
www.saints.SQPN.com


LINKS

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Cardinal Newman Institute:
Programs & Timeline


Blessed John Henry Newman

 “Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom,
lead Thou me on!
The night is dark, and I am far from home
— lead Thou me on!
Keep Thou my feet;
I do not ask to see the distant scene,
-- one step enough for me….”
+Bl. J.H. Newman
      

 

 

 

Foundations
of the Faith

2011-2012

A series of mini-courses focused on evangelization and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, open to any interested person for ongoing faith formation; courses will also count toward catechist certification for Religious Education and Catholic school teachers.

Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Goals, Methods,

and Learning Process

Ongoing Adult
Faith Formation

2012-2013

A series of courses which could be taken
non-sequentially as electives; courses would be open to any inquiring individuals, to parish volunteers, as well as to catechists seeking advanced certification.

More information coming soon.

 

Lay Ecclesial
Ministry

2013-2014

A two-year program for certification of parish staff and volunteers— Catechetical Leaders, RCIA Coordinators, Youth Ministers, Adult Faith Formation Leaders.

More information coming soon.