Pastoral Institute of Juan Diego 2008 Calendar

Place and Course of Study	Dates	Time
Omaha: St. Francis of Assisi Sacraments & Liturgy	July 26 August 30 September 27 October 25	7:00-9:00 p.m.
Norfolk: Sacred Heart Escrituras: Las Cartas de San Pablo	September 6 & 13	4:00-8:00 p.m.
South Sioux City: St. Michael	September 20	4:00-8:00 p.m.
Morality – Part 2
Omaha: St. Joseph Escrituras: Las Cartas de San Pablo	November 8 & 15	4:00-8:00 p.m.

 

 

In 1999, Archbishop Elden Francis Curtiss approved the creation of the Pastoral Institute Juan Diego. Its principal purpose is to form, train, and prepare leaders for the Church.

 

Goals

 

• To promote the personal growth and enrichment in the Catholic faith.
• To prepare servant leaders for the Church.

 

Participants

• Catechists
• Cursillistas
• Candidates for the permanent diaconate and their spouses
• Members of parish choirs
• Lectors
• Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion
• Married couples
• Prayer groups
• Members of small ecclesial communities
• Sacramental preparation ministers
• Parents
• Young adults
• Persons interested in deepening their faith in Christ
• Members of Parish Pastoral Council
• Parish leaders preparing youth for their quince años
• Hispanic Youth Leaders

 

Courses: Six 8-hour courses in Spanish are offered over a 3-year period.

 

• Introduction to the Scriptures
• Church, Vatican II Documents, and the Domestic Church
• The Creed: The Profession of Faith
• Sacraments and Liturgy: The Celebration of the Christian Mysteries
• Morality: Life in Christ
• Prayer: Christian Prayer

 

Certification

 

• Courses taken by Hispanic diaconal candidates will be recognized as partial formation by the Permanent Diaconate Office.
• Courses taken by Hispanic catechists will be recognized as partial formation by the Office of Religious Formation.