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Advent Webinar for Faith Leaders

by Loyola Press on October 29, 2009

ProfileJoe Paprocki, National Consultant for Faith Formation for Loyola Press and veteran catechist, invites catechists, religion teachers, and RCIA leaders to join him in this Webinar that explores how to create engaging advent-themed faith-formation activities drawn from the Sunday Scripture Readings of Cycle C (the Gospel of Luke). Joe will take us through the readings for this Advent season, explore the theme for each week, and share some unique ways you can develop the theme into activities that inspire children, youth, and adults to enter more deeply into the beauty and holiness of Advent.

In the days following the Webinar, Joe will offer additional Advent-related activities on his blog, Catechist’s Journey. If you are unable to attend the Webinar, you may view the video on Joe’s blog. It will be posted the week following the Webinar.

This free Webinar is led by Joe Paprocki, an 8th-grade catechist in the Archdiocese of Chicago with over 30 years of experience in pastoral ministry. Joe, National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, is the author of numerous books including the best-selling The Catechist’s Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith, as well as the host of the blog Catechist’s Journey.

Register for this free Webinar today by clicking here.

If you have additional questions about the Webinar, please contact Carrie Freyer at freyer@loyolapress.com.

Loyola Press launches a new 3-Minute Retreat Experience

by Loyola Press on October 21, 2009

The highly popular 3-Minute Retreat was updated over night.  After months of reviewing subscriber feedback, Loyola Press implemented changes to the daily 3-Minute retreat.  The new retreat includes:

3-Minute Retreat Page-New images and music to enhance the retreat experience
-Larger fonts for easier reading
-No time constraints to move forward or backward, allowing you to pray at your own pace
-Related retreats to continue the prayer experience
-Opportunities to comment on retreats and share with friends

 Loyola Press is excited to hear your feedback.  Please share it on the comments section of the 3-Minute retreat page.

In addition to a wide variety of general interest Catholic books, Loyola Press offer a wide range of free resources to help with Catechist formation and growth…

Catechetical expert, Joe Paprocki, blogs regularly at Catechist’s Journey and is happy to answer any specific questions Catechists or DREs may have.  The Sunday Connection provides useful background and activities to catechists better understand the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture readings.  The Parish Ministry section of Loyolapress.com provides innovative resources and activities to energize your ministry.  Finally, the Faith Formation Forum offers catechists a space to share  ideas, make connections, aqnd deepen relationships with others in ministry.

If you have questions or specific Catechetical resource needs, please let us know at marketing@loyolapress.com.

Free Link to Parish Life Resources

by Loyola Press on May 27, 2009

Parish LifeLoyola Press is offering a new publication created specifically for parishes, Parish Life Inspiration and Resources includes helpful articles and tips written by best-selling authors and experts in the Catholic Church, as well as suggested resources to use in parish ministry.

Now Loyola Press is offering this resource to you for free.  The publication is now available on Issuu.  Loyola Press also offers several more resources on issuu. These include excerpts from Compass Points by Margaret Silf and the Fall 2009 Trade Catalog. 

Loyola Press Launches New Faith Formation Forum

by Loyola Press on April 28, 2009

Loyola Press extended its social media footprint with the launch of its Faith Formation Forum. This faith formation forum provides a “sacred space” for catechetical leaders, ministers, and parents to ask questions, share resources, grow networks, and develop relationships.

“Saint Ignatius always talked about learning the language of the culture. Web 2.0 is the language of our contemporary culture,” said Jesuit Paul Campbell. “Our Faith Formation Forum uses today’s technology to provide a place for people build friendships with one another and deepen their friendship with God.

Membership on Loyola Press’s Faith Formation Forum is free.