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Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

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A systematic adult formation program that leads to catechist certification in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana.

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Gives direction for catechists. Easier to obtain. Lined up with National

Standards. Understand what each

certificate means. Gives substance to the

process. Streamlines the process and

is manageable.

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“Catechists proclaim the Gospel so that it may take root in those being catechized and may foster their conversion to the person and message of Jesus Christ.”

National Directory for Catechesis, page 21.

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Statistics:

52 of 62 Parishes Participating

2400 Catechists participating

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Spiritual Formation

Human Formation

Pastoral Formation

Intellectual Formation

Leadership Formation

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15 courses total in Catechetical Formation. This breaks down to: 3 courses each in

Spiritual, Human, and Pastoral Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.

Expected within 3 years of starting service as a catechist.

Valid as long 6 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.

Geared toward the beginning school or parish catechist.

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Catechist Certification Progress Sheet Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

Basic Catechist Certification

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________

Parish: ___________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Deanery: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________ Student ID: __________________________________________

Date Level Achieved: ______________________

Courses may be taken in any order

Spiritual Formation □ Spiritual Plan of Life 2 □ Prayer 2 □ Introduction To

Theological Reflection

2

Human Formation

□ Multiple Intelligences

2

□ Protocol Training 2 □ Stages of Faith 2

Pastoral Formation

□ Catechetical Process

2

□ Lesson Planning 2 □ Classroom

Management 2

Intellectual Formation

□ Overview of Old Testament

2

□ Overview of New Testament

2

□ Overview of Sacraments

2

□ Overview of Liturgy 2 □ Overview of Word

of God 2

□ The Creed 2

Lifelong Enrichment/Renewal

Year Hours □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

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Basic Catechist Courses

◦Education Degree and Advanced Catechist Certificate◦Master Catechist Certificate and Facilitator Training◦ELM Certification and Facilitator Training◦Bachelors Degree in Theology◦Priests or Deacons

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30 courses total in Catechetical Formation. Basic Catechist Certification plus 3 additional

courses each in Spiritual, Human, and Pastoral Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.

Valid as long 6 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.

Geared toward the experienced parish or school catechist.

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Catechist Certification Progress Sheet Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

Specialized Catechist Certification

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________

Parish: ___________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Deanery: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________ Student ID: __________________________________________

Date Level Achieved: ______________________

Courses may be taken in any order

Spiritual Formation

□ Liturgy of the Hours 2 □ NDC: Call to

Discipleship 2

□ Information for Growth Assessment

or Spiritual Gifts Inventory

2

Human Formation

□ Temperaments 2 □ CCC & NDC: Ten

Commandments 2

Plus - Specialist Option: □ Primary/Elementary 2 □ Middle School 2 □ High School 2 □ Young Adult 2 □ Adult 2

Pastoral Formation

□ Art of Christian Listening

2

□ The Use of Media and Resources

2

□ Prayer in the Classroom

2

Intellectual Formation

□ Overview of Trinity 2 □ Overview of

Christology 2

□ Overview of Spirituality

2

□ Overview of Ecclesiology

2

□ Overview of Moral Theology

2

□ The U.S. Catholic Catechism for

Adults

2

Lifelong Enrichment/Renewal 6 hours / year

Year Hours □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

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Specialized Catechist Courses

◦Education Degree and Master Catechist Certification◦Master Catechist Certification and Facilitator Training◦ELM Certificate and Facilitator Training◦Bachelor Degree in Theology◦Priests or Deacons

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“Some opportunities for catechist formation are more appropriately provided by the diocese. Institutes, workshops, and seminars for those with the responsibility for catechesis in parishes, schools, cluster of parishes, deaneries, or vicariates should be provided at the diocesan or interdiocesan level. Dioceses are well advised to develop comprehensive catechist formation programs that lead to a more formal certification.”

National Directory for Catechesis, page 242

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48 courses total in Catechetical Formation. Basic Catechist and Specialized Catechist

Certification plus 3 additional courses each in Spiritual, Human, Pastoral, and Leadership Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.

Valid as long as 12 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.

Geared toward those aspiring to catechetical leadership positions.

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Catechist Certification Progress Sheet Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

Advanced Catechist Certification

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________

Parish: ___________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Deanery: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________ Student ID: __________________________________________

Date Level Achieved: ______________________

Courses may be taken in any order

Spiritual Formation

□ Marriage and Family Relations – Familiaris

Consortio

5

□ Ecumenism 5

□ Virtues 5

Human Formation

□ Apologetics 5 □ Divine and Human

Methodology 5

□ Catholic Evangelization

5

Year Hours □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □

Pastoral Formation

□ Catholic Identity 5 □ Family and

Community Role in Catechesis – John Paul II’s “Letter to

Families”

5

□ Presentation Skills 5

Lifelong Enrichment / Renewal 12 hours / year

Year Hours

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□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

Intellectual Formation

□ Theology of the Body

5

□ Church History 5 □ Documents of the

Second Vatican Council

5

□ Mariology 5 □ Social Justice 5 □ Catechism of the

Catholic Church (CCC)

5

Year Hours □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □

□ □ □ □

Leadership Formation

□ Servant Leadership 5 □ National Directory

for Catechesis (NDC)

5

□ Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us

5

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72 courses total in Catechetical Formation. Basic Catechist, Specialized Catechist, and

Advanced Catechist Certification plus 3 additional courses each in Spiritual and Intellectual Formation and 6 additional courses each in Human, Pastoral, and Leadership Formation.

Valid as long as 12 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.

Geared toward those in catechetical leadership positions.

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Catechist Certification Progress Sheet Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana Master Catechist Certification

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________

Parish: ___________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________

Deanery: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________ Student ID: __________________________________________

Date Level Achieved: ______________________

Courses may be taken in any order Spiritual Formation

(Choose any 3) □ Spirituality of St.

John of the Cross 12

□ Spirituality of St. Theresa of Avila

12

□ Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola

12

□ Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales

12

□ Spirituality of St. Benedict

12

□ Spirituality of the Desert Fathers

12

□ Spirituality of the Doctors of the

Church

12

□ Spirituality of the Fathers of the

Church

12

□ Spiritual Theology 12

□ Mystical Theology 12

Human Formation

□ Ministerial Relationships

5

□ Diversity 5 □ Theological

Reflection 5

□ Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord

5

□ Catechetical Day or Spirituality Workshop

5

□ Spirituality Workshop or

Catechetical Day

5

Pastoral Formation

□ Listening 5

□ Group Dynamics and Facilitation Skills

5

□ Calling Forth Gifts for Ministry

5

□ Volunteers and Collaboration

5

□ Assessment and Intervention Skills

5

□ Team Building, Problem Solving, Planning Changes

5

Intellectual Formation (Choose any 3)

□ Introduction to Old Testament

25

□ Introduction to New Testament

25

□ The Word of God in Faith, Theology,

and Ministry

25

□ The Trinity 25

□ Christology 25

□ Ecclesiology 25

□ Liturgy 25

□ Sacraments 25

□ Spirituality 25

□ Moral Theology 25

Leadership Formation

□ Goal Setting and Mission Planning

5

□ Styles, Functions and Models of

Leadership

5

□ Conflict Resolution and Consensus

Building

5

□ Canon and Civil Law for Ministry

5

□ Using Church Documents in

Ministry

5

□ Supervision Skills for Ministry

5

Lifelong Enrichment/Renewal

12 hours / year Year Hours

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Advanced and Master Catechist Courses

◦ Facilitators must be approved by Diocese of Lafayette and / or Saint Joseph’s College.

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Applicant must submit application through their parish or school.

The signature of the Pastor indicates that the applicant possesses the minimum personal qualities to be a catechist.

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Parish Level ◦Every DRE and Principal is provided with the coursework:

Basic Catechist Certification Specialized Catechist Certification

Deanery / Diocesan Level◦Classes are available for:

Advanced Catechist Certification Master Catechist Certification

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Cover sheet Course description Lesson plan Handouts Acknowledgment Sign up sheet

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Fan the Flame

Inspiration through

Religious

Enrichment

Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana

F.I.R.E. Level: Basic

Spiritual Formation: Course 2

Prayer

“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, Doctor of Catechesis

Pastoral Office for Adult Catechesis

2300 South Ninth Street Lafayette, IN 47909-2400

1-888-544-1684

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Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana F.I.R.E.

Spiritual Formation Courses: Basic Certification Prayer 2 hours

This course will cover the basic dynamic of prayer as listening to and responding to God’s call. It will develop the tools to build a stronger relationship with the one, true God. Competencies

Define prayer as gift, covenant, and communion. Explore the universal call to prayer. Discuss the tradition of prayer in the Church. Prepare for a life of prayer, expressions, battles, relationship. Study the Lord’s Prayer as the model for prayer.

National Standards for Certification

1.2 Reflect commitment to the Gospel through regular prayer, on-going study and theological reflection, action on behalf of justice, and fulfillment of ministerial responsibilities.

1.4 Give witness to an integrated spirituality formed by scripture, theological reflection, prayer, and communal worship.

1.6 Engage in personal, life-long faith formation, and continuing education. 2.1 Develop ministerial goals integrated with Gospel values.

Texts

Catechism of the Catholic Church. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Washington, DC: USCCB, 1997. ISBN 1-57455-110-8.

Prayer Primer. Thomas Dubay, SM. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2002. ISBN 0-89870-840-0.

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Washington, DC: USCCB, 2006. ISBN 1-57455-450-6.

Corresponding Course

Echoes of Faith / Echoes of Faith Plus: Prayer and Spirituality. Allen, TX: Resources for Christian Living, 1998. ISBN 0-7829-0864-0.

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Lesson Plan Facilitator Preparation In preparation for teaching this course be sure to read the section on prayer in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (# 2558 – 2865). It is also helpful to skim Prayer Primer which can provide answers to questions that may arise during the course. Course 10 Min. Opening Prayer

Use prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours appropriate for the day and time that the course is being taught. Or use this prayer by St. Teresa of Avila (see Handout 1). God’s Will Be Done Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by You, always follow Your plans, and perfectly accomplish Your holy will. Grant that in all things, great and small, today and all the days of my life, I may do whatever You may require of me. Help me to respond to the slightest promptings of Your grace, so that I may be Your trustworthy instrument, for Your honor. May Your will be done in time and eternity – by me, in me, and through me. Amen.

5 Min. Introductions

Ask the individuals in the class to introduce themselves by giving the following information:

Name Grade taught Length of time as a catechist Favorite prayer

10 Min. Large Group Exercise

Ask the group to define prayer. List their answers on a board or newsprint for the whole group to see. Try to develop a common definition for prayer based on the responses of the group.

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25 Min. Lecture

Definition of Prayer

The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines prayer as, “The raising of one’s heart and mind to God or the requesting of good things from God.” (#2559). It is a gift from God, a covenant relationship between God and men and women, and a communion of life with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Prayer can also be described as: (Facilitator note: describe each of the following points or ask the group for a description.)

Conversation with God. Turning of our hearts and minds to God. Response of faith to the free gift of salvation. Man in search of God. An exchange of love.

We are all called to grow in a life of holiness and this call to holiness corresponds to the universal call to prayer. God asks us to pray always and all ways. Prayer comes from our whole person but it finds its source in our hearts. The idea that prayer comes from our hearts is because ‘heart’ is used to describe the hidden center of each individual. The heart is the place that decisions are made, where truth is nurtured, and where the covenant relationship with God is formed. The heart is the place in which we choose to live life to the fullest or to die. Prayer in the Old Testament In the Old Testament we find the life of prayer as a backdrop for the lives of the Hebrew people. The Old Testament is the record of all that occurred between the fall of man and his restoration. It begins with the call of Abraham in which God promises to make him the father of a people set apart – a people with a special covenant relationship with God. The prophet Moses becomes the mediator between God and man while teaching the chosen people how to sustain their relationship with God. David is the king chosen by God to lead the Israelites. Other prophets use their prayer to cry out for a conversion of heart during the times when the Israelites turn their back on God. The Psalms of the Old Testament become the prayer of the assembly expressing all the emotions the people feel in their relationship with God.

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Prayer in the New Testament In the New Testament, Jesus is the primary model of prayer. Through the words of the Gospel writers we discover what a life of prayer looks like. We discover through our reading of the New Testament that Jesus prayed in solitude, prayed often, prayed in the Temple, showed that God hears our prayers, and taught us to call God ‘Our Father’. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is another model of prayer. From the moment of her ‘Fiat’ Mary prays and intercedes for us. Prayer in the Tradition of the Church In the Acts of the Apostles and the other New Testament books we see how prayer developed in the life of the Church. With the coming of the Holy Spirit, the apostles are taught how to pray and how to use prayer as a preparation for all their apostolic endeavors. The example of a life centered on prayer is seen in the lives of many saints whose history forms the Tradition of the Church. (Facilitator note: ask the group for examples of saints who exhibited a life centered on prayer.) Scripture (the Word of God) is the foundation of our prayer. Our Liturgy uses prayers from both the Old and New Testaments as its source. The liturgical prayers give us a template to use for our own prayers – ‘to the Father, through Jesus, with the Holy Spirit’.

15 Min. Small Group Exercise

Ask the large group to form small groups of three. The group should answer the following questions: (Facilitator note: write the questions on a board or newsprint.)

Who is a model of prayer for you? What type of prayer to you find most satisfying? Where do you pray? When do you pray? How do you overcome the biggest obstacle that keeps you

from praying regularly?

10 Min. Report Back to Large Group

Invite the small groups to share some of the more interesting answers to the questions they discussed in their small group. If possible list some of the answers on the board or newsprint.

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20 Min. Lecture

Five Styles of Prayer

The Catechism of the Catholic Church discusses five styles of prayer – adoration (blessing), petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise.

The prayer of adoration is our act of adoring the God who made us.

The prayer of petition can take a variety of forms – asking, imploring, and pleading to God for a number of different reasons because we acknowledge that we depend on God for everything. The first action in any prayer of petition should be to ask God’s pardon for our sins.

The prayer of intercession is our asking God to intercede for another person – it is a prayer for their needs. Jesus our High Priest constantly intercedes for us with God His Father.

The prayer of thanksgiving flows from the Eucharist and is a reminder for us that it is necessary to thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on us.

The prayer of praise helps us to recognize that God is God and is deserving of all our love and honor.

Three Expressions of Prayer There are three expressions of prayer – vocal, meditation, and contemplation.

Vocal prayer is the most common type of prayer, indeed it may be the only type of prayer most people know. In vocal prayer we pray a prayer of words. Examples of vocal prayer are endless – Hail Mary, the Rosary, the Way of the Cross, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Liturgy of the Hours, etc. To improve our vocal prayer we should remember that: the quality of the prayer is more important than the quantity; if during vocal prayer you find yourself drawn to meditation or contemplation you should put off the vocal prayer at that time; before beginning vocal prayer we should pause and recollect ourselves; the Liturgy of the Hours should be given prominence over other vocal prayers; and we should seek not simply to multiply our vocal prayers but to use them to get into meditative or contemplative prayer.

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Meditation is a journey using our imagination, faith, thoughts, emotions, and desire in prayer. The goal of meditation is to make the subject we are considering our own in faith by comparing it with our own life situations. It allows us to get to know God by talking to Him in a quiet place. When we reflect on something we have read we find that our hearts and minds are readily drawn to adore, praise, and thank God while asking Him to intercede for others or to petition Him for something we ourselves need. To improve the quality of our meditative prayer we should use scripture or spiritual books to get us started.

Contemplation is prayer without words – it is simply gazing on the Lord and letting Him fill us with His love, thoughts, and desires. There is a lack of concepts, ideas, and images in contemplation – just a desire for God alone. It is a prayer without methods or techniques – simply being filled with the One who loves us best. Contemplation is transformative and the one who practices this prayer form can achieve real union with Christ sharing in the mystery of His Incarnation.

The Battle for Prayer The battle to lead of life of prayer has many obstacles to overcome. Individuals say they have no time or that prayer does nothing for them or that their prayers are not answered. To succeed in prayer we must practice the virtues of humility, trust, and perseverance. The most common obstacle to prayer is distractions – things come up during our prayers that turn us from God. (Facilitator note: ask the group what they do to cope with distractions.) Another obstacle is dryness which can be compared to having no taste for spiritual things. Doubt or a lack of faith can be another obstacle we need to overcome. A final obstacle is acedia which goes by a more common name of laziness. We need to remember that Jesus prays and cares for each one of us. If we put our trust in Him we can persevere in our prayer. Prayer is vital for all of us – it is inseparable to the Christian life. The Habit of Prayer To have a fulfilling prayer life it is necessary that we get into the habit of prayer. In order to acquire this habit we should have a specific time, place, attitude, and type of prayer. Try to pray at a specific time each day. Have a place that you habitually go to for prayer. A prayer space in your home is a good idea. Check your attitude toward prayer daily. Is prayer a

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necessity – do you make it a priority? To add excitement to your daily prayer try to vary the type of prayer you use. If you typically say the Rosary perhaps reading scripture might be more fruitful. This is not to say that you should stop praying the Rosary, but try something different once in a while. The Our Father is a model for prayer. It is a summary of the whole Gospel. The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains a whole section that breaks open this most perfect prayer. It is a major part of the Liturgy of the Hours, the Mass, and the Sacraments of Initiation. Jesus gave this prayer to His disciples when they asked Him to teach them how to pray. The prayer contains seven petitions – three addressed to giving the Father the glory due Him and four asking Him to give us what we truly need. (Facilitator note: ask the group to name the seven petitions.) Every human being has a deep hunger for God – whether they know it or not. Prayer which will lead us to a great intimacy with Him is the only way to satisfy this hunger.

5 Min. Evaluation

Ask each of the participants to share with the group their responses to the following items:

Share one point that you learned today through your

participation in this course. Share the implications that this day will have for your

ministry. 10 Min. Application

Ask each participant to write down on a piece of paper how they will use the knowledge they gained today with the age group they teach. Ask for volunteers to share what they have written.

10 Min. Closing Prayer

Use prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours appropriate for the day and time that the course is being taught.

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Or use this prayer that Jesus taught his disciples (see Handout 1). Our Father Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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F.I.R.E. Level: Basic

Spiritual Formation: Course 2 Prayer – Handout #1

Opening Prayer

God’s Will Be Done

Lord, grant that I may always allow myself to be guided by You, always follow Your plans, and perfectly accomplish Your holy will. Grant that in all things, great and small, today and all the days of my life, I may do whatever You may require of me. Help me to respond to the slightest promptings of Your grace, so that I may be Your trustworthy instrument, for Your honor. May Your will be done in time and eternity – by me, in me, and through me. Amen. (St. Teresa of Avila).

Closing Prayer

Our Father Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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F.I.R.E. Level: Basic

Spiritual Formation: Course 2 Prayer – Handout #2

Prayer 2 hours

This course will cover the basic dynamic of prayer as listening to and responding to God’s call. It will develop the tools to build a stronger relationship with the one, true God. NOTES

Definition of prayer.

Prayer in the Old Testament.

Prayer in the New Testament.

Prayer in the Tradition of the Church.

Five styles of prayer.

Adoration

Petition

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Intercession

Thanksgiving

Praise

Three expressions of prayer.

Vocal

Meditation

Contemplation

The battle for prayer.

The habit of prayer. Texts

Catechism of the Catholic Church. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Washington, DC: USCCB, 1997. ISBN 1-57455-110-8.

Prayer Primer. Thomas Dubay, SM. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2002. ISBN 0-89870-840-0.

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Washington, DC: USCCB, 2006. ISBN 1-57455-450-6.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT For their generous contributions to the development of the F.I.R.E. plan of study the Pastoral Office for Adult Catechesis wishes to thank the following individuals:

Name Parish, City Sharon Antonio St. Boniface, Lafayette Brigid Ayer Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Katie Berger St. Francis of Assisi, Muncie Melissa Bowen Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Arlene Bowyer St. Mary, Frankfort Evelyn Burton St. Maria Goretti, Westfield Ellen Cook Sacred Heart of Jesus, Cicero Laurel DeStefano Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Marla Hoyt St. John Vianney, Fishers Judi Jezierski St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette Sean Martin St. Boniface, Lafayette Barbara McCormack St. Alphonsus, Zionsville Robert McCreary Sacred Heart, Fowler Dan McFeely Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Kyle Murphy St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette Peggy Philhower Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Carmel Gerald Rausch St. Peter, Winamac Peggy Reilly St. Mary, Muncie Anne Roat St. Boniface, Lafayette Elisa Rose St. Joan of Arc, Kokomo Paul Shireman St. Boniface, Lafayette Amy Vanderkolk St. Boniface, Lafayette Lowell Wilson St. Maria Goretti, Westfield Eric Wyatt St. Joan of Arc, Kokomo

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Stage 1◦Basic Catechist Certification◦Specialized Catechist Certification◦Advanced Catechist Certification◦Master Catechist Certification

Stage 2◦Ecclesial Lay Ministry Certification

Stage 3◦Masters Degree Program

Stage 4◦Doctorate Degree Program

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