Catechist Formation
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"The Spirit comes to enlighten the mind first of the one who receives Him, and then, through Him, the minds of others as well." - St. Cyril of Jerusalem
FIRE is the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana's Catechist Formation Program.
See below for a list of FIRE courses availablePlease refer to the FIRE Handbook for details on the FIRE Program, Course descriptions, Reports, the four levels, level grids, etc.
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Advanced FIRE Classes: 2017-2018
Click on the course name for complete details.Date Five Hour Class Contact Location Time Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Social Justice Diane Kincaid Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Thomas Aquinas Rm 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM -
Basic & Specialized FIRE Classes: Summer Program
Date Course Contact Location Time Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Introduction to Theological Reflection Chad Grube St. Joan of Arc Parish, Rm. 342 6:30 - 9:00 PM Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Use of Media and Resources Chad Grube St. Patrick, OLP Rm. 9:30 - 11:30 AM Thursday, July 27, 2017 Overview of New Testament Tom Ponchak or Leighton Drake Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Thomas Aquinas Rm 9:00 - 11:00 AM
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7:00 - 9:00 PMThursday, August 3, 2017 The Ten Commandments Tom Ponchak or Leighton Drake Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Thomas Aquinas Rm 9:00 - 11:00 AM
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7:00 - 9:00 PMThursday, August 10, 2017 Prayer in the Classroom Tom Ponchak or Leighton Drake Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St Thomas Aquinas Rm 9:00 - 11:00 AM
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Additional FIRE Programming
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*Please note: All facilitators of F.I.R.E. Workshops must be approved by the Office for Catechesis. Please contact the Office of Catechesis for more information. Click here to access facilitator requirements. Facilitator Resources page includes course outlines and the PowerPoints for the Basic and Specialized F.I.R.E. Workshops.