Adult Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation

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Online Courses from the University of Notre Dame

Satellite Theological Education Program (STEP) online courses are offered through the University of Notre Dame begin again on August 30th. Courses include:

Vatican II: The Experience and the Event
The Confessions of St. Augustine by St. Augustine
The Christian Conscience and Ethical Dilemmas
The Creed: We Believe…
Faithful Citizenship
History of Christianity: The First Five Centuries
Introduction to the New Testament
An Introduction to Sacraments
Jesus Christ: Yesterday and Today
Mary in the Catholic Tradition
The Old Testament: The Pentateuch
Core Course: Introduction to the Catholic Faith (This course can be taken in lieu of the Core Course offered in person in the Diocese of Manchester.)

The Diocese of Manchester partners with STEP. When registering for an online course, indicate that you are from the Diocese of Manchester to get your discount. Visit http://step.nd.edu/.

New England Adult Faith Formation Symposium 2010
New Technologies, New Relationships - Connecting with Young Adults

What is important to young adults? How is technology a useful resource in your parish? How can we use technology effectively in lifelong faith formation? This symposium includes several workshops that address ways in which we can connect with young adults and reach out to them by using technology in our parishes and ministries.

Date: August 11-12, 2010
Location: Doubletree Hotel, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough, MA 01581
Download the registration form (pdf)

About Adult Faith Formation

The Diocese of Manchester invites adult Catholics to consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study. In their document, Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us , A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States, the Bishops encourage parishes and dioceses to make this adult faith formation central to their mission.

Ongoing faith formation flows from liturgy, family and home centered activities, large group experiences or retreats, and individual activities. Watch your parish bulletin, Parable , and Public Policy and Social Teachings for a variety of additional opportunities. The following list is not exhaustive.

Possibilities for Courses

  • The Laconia Christian Life Center and the Catholic Faith Formation Center in Keene offer a variety of courses, experiences and retreats. Visit www.catholicfaithformationcenter.org for offerings at the Catholic Faith Formation Center in Keene or www.christianlifecenternh.org for offerings at the Laconia Christian Life Center.
  • C21Online stands for Church in the 21st Century Online, a Boston College initiative offering online, non-credit courses that provide stimulating opportunities for spirituality and renewal. View course offerings and find out more at www.bc.edu/c21online .
  • STEP, an effort of the University of Notre Dame Institute for Church Life, is open to any adult Catholic looking to deepen his/her faith or any minister who seeks continuing education. Because the Diocese of Manchester partners with the University in this effort, any individual from the Diocese receives a 20 percent discount per course. For a complete list of courses visit http://step.nd.edu .
  • Rivier College offers an institute for seniors, Rivier Institute for Senior Education (RISE) on campus in Nashua. Please visit http://www.rivier.edu/rise/default.aspx for further information.

Retreat Houses

  • Little Sisters of St. Francis Guest/Retreat Houses
    8 Barnard Way, P.O. Box 478
    Danville, NH 03819-0478
    603-382-7490 (phone), 603-382-7490 (fax)
    Contact Person: Sr. Therese Andre, O.S.F.
    Web site: www.littlesistersofstfrancis.org
    E-mail: littlesistersstfrancis@yahoo.com
     
  • La Salette Spirituality Center (overnight-8; day-20)
    410 NH Route 4A, P.O. Box 420
    Enfield, NH 03748
    603-632-7087 (phone), 603-632-7648 (fax)
    Web site: www.lasaletteofenfield.org 
    E-mail: lasalette-enfield@comcast.net
     
  • Sarto Center
    17 Londonderry Turnpike (28 Bypass),
    Hooksett, NH 03106
    Mailing address:  P.O. Box 810, Epping, NH 03042-0810
    603-623-2606 (phone)
    Contact Person:  Diane Traynor, 603-669-7090
    Web site: www.sarto-center.org
     
  • Mount Sacred Heart Provincial House
    226 Grove Street
    Littleton, NH 03561-4210
    603-444-5346 (phone), 603-444-5348 (fax)
    Contact Person:  Sr. Carol MacKenzie, F.S.S.C.J.
     
  • Joseph House – a ministry of Ste. Marie Parish 
    279 Cartier St.
    Manchester, NH 03102-3702
    603-627-9493 (phone), 603-666-4732 (fax)
    Contact person: Rev. Maurice Larochelle, pastor
    Web site: http://www.enterthenarrowgate.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=183
     
  • Our Lady of Hope House of Prayer – a ministry of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary
    400 Temple Rd.
    New Ipswich, NH 03071-3444
    603-878-2346 (phone), 603-878-4552 (fax)
    Director:  Sister Jacqueline LeBlanc, p.m. E-mail: jmleblanc@wildblue.net
    Web site: www.presentationofmary.com/retreatwork.html 
    E-mail: olhope1@yahoo.com
     
  • Berakah:  A Place of Blessing – a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Cross
    96 Fairview Rd.
    Pittsfield, NH 03263-3817
    603-435-7271, 603-435-6670 (fax)
    Contact person:  Sister Claire Coll, C.S.C.
    Web site: www.berakah.org 
    E-mail: berakah@aol.com

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