LAY FAITH

COORDINATOR:
Margie Ann McKinnon

What are Lay Faith Deanery Resource Teams?

	Lay Faith Development is an undertaking born of the Pastoral Vision. In the process of implementing a faith development process, many consultations occurred both at the deanery and Archdiocesan level. Some particular comments came up time and again at these consultations:
	People would prefer to have activities and formation within their own deaneries, as opposed to always having to go to Kingston.
	Parishes would like the ability to communicate and share with each other.
	There are few opportunities for lay people to get involved directly in planning and networking and helping with faith development.
	Therefore, part of the proposal for Lay Faith Development involves developing teams of lay volunteers at the deanery level, the purpose of which will be to:
	enable networking and sharing between parishes; enhance the ability of individuals within deaneries to exchange ideas with other deaneries;
	empower lay volunteers at the deanery level to decide on activities, workshops or seminars that could take place at the deanery and parish level;
	enhance communication between the deaneries and the Archdiocese.
	Pastors have been asked to submit the name of one or two candidates from their parishes to take part, and in a collaborative spirit, we are working towards at least one member from each parish taking part on these Deanery Resource Teams.
	Members do not need any special skills or particular training only that they:
	have some interest in Lay Faith Development;
	be willing to share ideas and/or give input at meetings;
	be willing to assist, according to their comfort level and gifts, in projects the team wishes to undertake;
	act as a link to and from their parish, sharing ideas, feedback and concerns.

"WOULD THAT ALL THE LORD'S PEOPLE WERE PROPHETS"
Numbers 11:29

Lay Faith Development Proposal:

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Summary Report

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An Introduction to Prison Ministry

Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
October 19 to November 30
Catholic Diocesan Centre
390 Palace Rd., Kingston

Cost: $25

This workshop series is designed for individuals who may have an interest in doing some type of Prison Ministry but would like to know what is involved and how to go about it. Over the course of seven weekly, 2-hour sessions, participants will be introduced to key aspects, skills and themes surrounding this ministry.

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Registration Form

Registration forms are due by Thursday, October 13.

Or you may contact: Margie Ann McKinnon or Gorett at 613-548-4461 or e-mail at ore@romancatholic.kingston.on.ca

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PROGRAMS FOR PARISH AND COMMUNITY:

CaFE - Catholic Faith Exploration

ECHOS of FAITH

ALPHA - Course on Basic Christianity and Community Building

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

ECCLESIAS - Small Basic Christian Community Development

RESOURCES FOR LAY FAITH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Resources Brochure

The Roman Catholic ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON

An Introduction to Prison Ministry

The Roman Catholic
ARCHDIOCESE OF KINGSTON