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"Faith is both a gift of God and an authentically human response — a recognition of God's call in one's life and a
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free decision to follow this
by accepting and living the truth of the Gospel."
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"Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us"
U.S. Catholic Bishops,
Artwork by
Katy Stowe, Grade 10 St. Andrew, Mars Hill
Sept.
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in
September
Brief
At Jubilee for Universities, pope stresses Christian truth VATICAN CITY (CNS) Appealing to university communities to cast aside relativism, Pope John Paul linked academic study to the search
Department of Corrections. The make "maximum management" a status of confinement in
for absolute truth. In a Sept. 9 audi-
state
ence and Sept. 10 Mass to mark the Jubilee for Universities, the pope urged thousands of professors, administrators, chaplains and students to reconcile reason and faith by look-
proposal would
ing to Christ as the one true teacher. "Freedom of research has nothing to fear from this encounter with Christ," he said Sept. 10 in St. Peter's Square
covered under the
to
Florida's correctional facilities. clarification
document
GENEVA
Catholic aid agencies warn of starvation in West Timor MALIANA, East Timor (CNS)
CNS
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Millennium Summit U.N. Security Council meets during the Millennium Summit in New York. On the final day of the summit meeting, the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, reaffirmed church support for the United Nations.
6 as "solidarity fortnight" to honor Mother Teresa, who died in the city Sept. 5, 1997, at the age of 87.
Ban Landmines. Land mines
State Department report finds worldwide religious persecution
to
and develop-
ment agency. "There
definitely go-
said
is
ambassador
Williams,
and
ing to be a food problem there," he
former coordinator of the campaign.
mid-September no food distribution in the refugee camps for more than six weeks as threats against humanitarian aid workers by pro-Indonesia militia groups intensified. Progress reported in resolving land mine crisis WASHINGTON (CNS) Despite many advances in a few years, "we still have a land mine crisis," Human Rights Watch leader Stephen Goose said Sept. 7. Goose, Nobel Peace Prize winner Jocly Williams and Landmine Survivors Network director Jerry White met with journal-
Official urges Hindu fundamentalists to imitate Mother Teresa CALCUTTA, India (CNS) The chief minister of the eastern Indian state of West Bengal called on Hindu fundamentalists to imitate Mother Teresa and to stop attacking
Frank
said.
said in
that there had been
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ists
in
Washington
multaneous release
mark
to
in
the
si-
20 countries of
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Christians. Jyoti Basu, a
who
communist
has been the state's chief minister
honor
since 1977, told a gathering to
nun
the late capital,
in
Calcutta, the state
that the country's progress
come
attacks on Chrisremarks were reported by UCA News, an Asian church news agency based in Thailand. Calcutta observed Aug. 26-Sept. will
to a stop
if
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Reli-
gious freedoms are in grave danger in several countries around the world, according to a State Department report released Sept. 5 naming Sudan and China as among the world's worst offenders. "Much of the world's population lives in countries in which the right to religious freedom is re-
document condemning the' notion that "one religion is as good as another." CCHD awards record $10.1 million to fight U.S. poverty WASHINGTON (CNS) The Catholic Campaign for Human Detrine of the Faith released a
Sept. 5
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velopment, the U.S. bishops' domestic anti-poverty program, announced a record $10.1 million in grants to help fight the root causes of poverty across the country.
fund
will
Of the
projects, while
for National
and
194 countries
territories.
Proposal would limit death-row inmates' contacts with clergy
TALLAHASSEE,
Fla.
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A
Florida Department of Corrections proposal would limit death-row visitors to attorneys or emergencies
take part in the following events:
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$500,000 is targeted Impact Grants, to be
later this year to projects
more than three states and focusing on immigration issues. Individual Catholics donate the money in an annual nationwide collection. This year's grants will fund projects in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Isactive in
lands.
weekend taking place at St. Joan of Arc Church, 919 Haywood Rd., through Sept. 24 For more information, contact Dan Hines at (704) 339-2076. Catherine's House,
cursillo
planner September
$9.6 million
and
Diocesan
Bishop William G. Curlin will
awarded
total,
366 community-based
stricted or prohibited," said the sec-
cludes information on
The World
world council said in a statement. The Vatican's Congregation for the Doc-
ond annual report commissioned by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. This year's report in-
tians continue. His
,
NEWS
WASHINGTON
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"Landmine Monitor Report 2000," a comprehensive 1,100-page global study by the International Campaign
ops' international relief
the U.S. bish-
is
photo from Reuters
The
around the world "continue to maim and kill long after wars have ended,"
for Indonesia.
(CNS)
Council of Churches warned of potential damage to ecumenical dialogue following the release of a Vatican document emphasizing the Catholic Church's pre-eminent status among Christian denominations. "What a tragedy" if the witness of joint Christian cooperation "were obscured by the churches' dialogues about their relative authority and status however important they may be," the
caps.
workers, said Catholic aid agencies. "Everyone has suspended operations. There are no relief operations in West Timor," said Michael Frank, Catholic Relief Services country representative
on which inmates would be
new status. World Council of Churches warns of damage from Vatican
throughout with academic robes and
The 120,000 refugees in squalid refugee camps in West Timor were in danger of starvation and serious illness after all humanitarian aid organizations suspended operations following the killings of three U.N. aid
The
Florida Catholic Conference has sought
30,000-strong crowd dotted
a
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could exclude spiritual advisers, including Catholic priests and other clergy. Richard Dugger, director of the Office of Institutions, conducted a public hearing on the proposed maximum management rule Aug. 29 at the
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Confirmation
Weigh Down Workshop program
at
402 Mercy Dr., is having its First Millennium Open House today at 2 p.m. The purpose of the open house is to showcase many of the new pro-
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Our Lady of Grace, Greensboro September 19 10 a.m.
Secretary: Jane Glodowski
Presbyteral council meeting
Vincent de Paul Church, 6828 Old Reid Rd. The 12-week classes will begin on Sept. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the faith formation building. The idea is to replace devotion to food with a stronger devotion to God and spirituality. For more information, contact Carol A. Galimberti at (704) 554-5936.
grams, offer tours of the facility and present the Mercy Sister Barbara Sullivan Volunteer of the Year Award to Mercy Sister Maureen Dees. Catherine's House provides transitional housing for homeless women and children. For further details, call (704) 825-9599.
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Jewish group works to have Pope John XXIII declared 'righteous' By
TRACY EARLY
News Service (CNS) A Jewish group announced Sept. 7 that it was seeking to get Pope John XXIII recognized by the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Israel as one of the Catholic
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"righteous
among
proud to recognize the magnitude of John XXIII as a man of principled courage and goodness, and are today recommending that John XXIII be inducted as one of the righteous among the nations, in the annals of the Yad Vashem are, therefore,
Institute in Jerusalem."
the nations."
In ceremonies at the Vatican mis-
sion to the United Nations in
New
York, a copy of a letter to Yad Vashem from the International Raoul Wallenberg Foundation was presented to Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state. The letter was signed by Baruch Tenembaum, an Argentine businessman who led in establishing the foundation in 1997 and who participated in the New York ceremonies. Samuel Sisso, Israeli consul general in New York, accepted the letter for transmittal to
"We
Yad Vashem.
Tenembaum's letter said the foundation was "gathering information and preparing documents from many sources" to demonstrate the significance of the nominee's work on behalf of Jews when he was apostolic delegate to Turkey.
The foundation is also "asking the Vatican to provide us with additional primary sources" about his tenure in Turkey, the letter said.
From 1934
until his transfer to
Pope John the then-Archbishop Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli served as apostolic delegate to Turkey and Greece and as administrator of the Paris at the end of 1944,
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Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul. Yad Vashem, a place where Pope John Paul II had one of his most memorable meetings with Jews during his visit to Israel last March, was established in 1953 to commemorate the Jews who lost their lives in the Holocaust. It includes an Avenue and Garden of the Righteous Among the Nations to honor those non-Jews who acted to save Jewish lives during that
According to the Yad Vashem honor had been given
period.
Web
site, this
to 17,433 people as of Jan.
went to Hungary in 1944, when it was under the most severe Nazi pressure, and acted there to save many Jewish lives. The Soviet Union took
him prisoner at the end of the war, and later announced that he died in prison in 1947. In an introductory statement at the mission ceremonies, Rabbi David
Algaze, a foundation member who leads a New York synagogue, said the Second World War was a time of darkness "as in the day before creation
itself."
The foundation
"dedicated to acknowledging and revealing the light that persisted in that darkness as exemplified by Raoul Wallenberg's life,"
he
proud to recognize the magnitude of John XXIII as a man of principled courage and goodness, and are today recommending that John XXIII be inducted as one of the righteous among the nations, in the annals of the Yad
Catholics are called to be a community of conscience within the larger society and to test public life by the moral
categories of right or
left,
Democrat or Republican. Our responsibility is to
measure
Vashem
agenda
its
human
life
and
touches
more about the carnival, to volunteer or to donate items, call Lorelle Grant at (704) 357-0732, Jo Crisp at (704) 543-7311 or Ted Peters at (704) 523-9233. find out
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— The Charlotte
p.m., call
1
(704) 376-4135.
Charlotte Latin School and Providence Day School, is being held at CCHS,
beginning
7702 Pineville-Matthews Rd., tonight from 7-9 p.m. Recruiting and admissions representatives from over 150 scheduled schools are going to be
a.m.
CHARLOTTE
— There
group meeting
for caregivers of
is
a support
fam-
ily and friends suffering from Alzheimer's/ dementia today from 23:30 p.m. in rooms and E of the
D
ministry center at St. Gabriel Church, 3016 Providence Rd. Activities for
the
memory-impaired are
also
SYLVA Bartlett
—
St., is
St.
8:30 at
Mary Church, 22 its
parish mission
this morning with today's mission talk taking place during the 9
Mass and
liturgical service
repeated at a 7 p.m.
through Sept. 27. The
mission talks, the sacraments of reconciliation and anointing of the sick and the blessing of holy oil are being presented and administered by Franciscan Father Thomas F. Vigliotta. The mission wiD end on Sept. 27 with a 7 p.m.
Mass. For more information, call the church office at' (828) 586-9496. The Abbey Play28 BELMONT ers/ Belmont Community Theatre is McPherson's presenting Scott "Marvin's Room," a comedy-drama about how one family copes with life's
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Pope John XXIII recalled that St.
Thomas Aquinas had
taught that "gratitude
is
a part
The cardinal also noted that in beatifying the former pope the previous Sunday, Sept. 3, the church was presenting him as "a model to be imitated by the faithful."
The secretary of state said recognizing Pope John XXIII for his work as a papal representative was an occasion for also remembering other, lesser known nuncios.
He
said their
work was "some-
times unknown" and "sometimes misunderstood," but they were devoted to furthering the
work of peace and
reconciliation.
Cardinal Sodano spoke particuArchbishop Cesare Orsenigo, Vatican nuncio to Germany during larly of
the "terrible Nazi dictatorship." He "was not able to obtain much" but
much
as he could," the cardi-
t
nal said,
challenges, beginning tonight at 7:30
South Main
p.m. through October 7 at the Haid
sium. Barbecue, a choice of two or
Theatre on the campus of Belmont
three sides, baked beans, potato salad,' Cole slaw, rolls and beverages are being serv ed, and children under age
Abbey
100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd. Auditions for the drama "A Piece of My Heart" are scheduled for Oct. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., also at Haid Theatre. For ticket and other information, call (704) 825-6787 or Beth Barger at (704) 825-6890. College,
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— The Our Lady
of Assumption Church fund-raising committee, 4207 Shamrock Dr., is having an international celebration with a multi-ethnic dinner and entertainment this evening from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Assumption School. The proceeds will benefit the church debt reduction fund. For ticket and other information, call Marilyn at (704) 535-9965. WINSTON-SALEM The Knights of Columbus Council 10504 is having their 10th Annual Barbecue and Social this evening from 4-8 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 1919
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of
justice."
Spanish with his secretary serving as interpreter, thanked the Jewish representatives for the recognition they were giving Pope John XXIII, and
Suzanne Bach
having
CNS
"did as
Cardinal Sodano, speaking in
being provided. For more informameeting or the Adult Day Respite Program for the memory-impaired, which meets every a.m.-
as "agents of de-
rabbi said.
New
Monday and Wednesday from
God
reveal the luminosity of goodness that transcends all borders and ascends toward the divine mission," the
tion about the
Independent Schools' College Fair, sponsored by Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte Country Day School,
present to discuss college options with students and parents. For more information, call CCHS at (704) 543-1127.
angels sent by
Millennium," U.S. Catholic Bishops' Administrative Board
dignity.
Institute in Jerusalem."
liverance and light," and "his deeds
"Faithful Citizenship:
Civic Responsibility for a
are, therefore,
Pope John XXIII was one of the
Faithful Citizenship — from
every part and platform by
how
is
said.
"We
wisdom anchored in Scripture and consistent with the best of our nation's founding ideals. Our moral framework does not easily fit the
1.
Raoul Wallenberg was the Swedish businessman and diplomat who
St., in
five eat free. call
or
Mike
Tom
the parish
gymna-
For more information,
Patrick at (336) 766-9394
Voignier
October
at (336)
785-9966.
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1 CHARLOTTE The 49th Semi-Annual International Family Rosary Day is being held today at 3
p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church,
6828 Old Reid Rd. Father Matthew Kauth from St. Matthew Church in Charlotte is speaking at the gathering. For more information, call
Kathleen Potter at (704)
366-5127. Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to
tlie
publication date.
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Faith Formation, Meanwhile, people charged with faith
tings
formation
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rooms
that
away from the
is,
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class-
in
home
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are also
gearing up for sundry encounters with adults and children. Their mission? To assist people in their journey of faith by evangelizing in word and example.
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ministry blossoms
in
and
tant questions for the diocesan office
diocesan director of faith formation programs. A recent survey showed that nearly 3,000 catechists are now at work in the diocese, serving small and large groups of people in parishes, homes and a variety of other settings. "We surely can credit the support of diocesan and parish staff, and we can credit the support of pastors" for this blossoming ministry, he said. "But in the end, the Holy Spirit is telling us something. The Holy Spirit can be credited with this explosion." With that explosion comes a
charged with overseeing how faith formation is structured and implemented here. "These non-traditional settings make up an utterly significant num-
growing
Internalizing the faith Villapando stresses that a key goal of the Office of Faith Formation is helping men, women and children make what they are learning about Christ, his message and the church a
and by
7-24.
Each winner
received a
$25 prize, and his or her works are being
how
this
Julie Whitely, St.
Grade 1
Paul the Apostle, Greensboro
"While we pay attention to numbers and quantity,
what we
really
emphasize is internalization," he said. "The essence, the core, of faith forma-
that faith
tion
"Lay
is
internalization."
Villapando said prayer and service are two key ways of making the faith real to people and bringing to life ways they can make that faith a part of themselves and others. "Faith formation is not about classes," he said. "It is about people sharing with people about everything under the sun as this has been transformed by the mysteries of Christ." r
"V" «W5 Jessica Lundie, Grade 4 St. Elizabeth,
Boone
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adults:
small faith communities, lecture series and sacramental preparain
Contact Associate Editor Jimmy Rostar by calling (704) 370-3334 or email jtrostar@charlottediocese.org
tion programs;
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used to help promote Faith Formation Week.
part of themselves.
ministry folks and catechists and parents and all kinds of adults are getting involved in his ministry." Throughout the diocese, he explained, faith formation outside the "traditional classroom" model manifests itself in a number of ways, espe-
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students in the
helpful in their settings."
formation is much richer than the K12 curriculum, which itself continues
cially for
year, Sept.
forms and shapes our ministerial events, our formation events, our in-services, our workshops. But we must go out there and find out what these people need that would be most
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in its vitality," said Villapando.
from Faith Formation
office
formation need not
is
1 is
ber," said Villapando. "It has implica-
tions not only in terms of
only for young. people in kindergarten through high school, but for adults as well. The survey found that more nearly 46 perthan 926 catechists cent of the total number in this diocese perform their ministry in settings other than K-12 faith formation classrooms. us
page and page
new and impor-
cent years, said Dr. Cris Villapando,
this tells
this
These examples, along with other settings, are raising
"What
The artwork on
Diocese of Charlotte who were chosen as winners in the Office of Faith Formation's poster contest. Students were invited to portray the theme "A Tear of Favor: Making All Things New" in their works to celebrate Faith Formation Week this
marriage preparation, at rein the operation of vacation
Charlotte has surged especially in re-
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Artwork...
Bible schools.
Faith Formation in the Diocese of
faith
2000
training; treats
A
About the
catechesis, in multicultural settings and in ministry with persons with disabilities; in ecumenical settings, in the diocesan lay ministry program and in Loyola University's ministry extension program for formal ministry
school, church
building or parish hall
from page 1
15,
"clusters;"
in non-traditional set-
a diocesan
in
September
Around the Diocese
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Mountain gathering to fan the flames of spirituality
Faith Formation Planner
By
Here are some upcoming
ALESHA M. PRICE Staff Writer
in-
LAKE JUNALUSKA
service events for catechists and
—
In the
parish catechetical leaders, spon-
far-reaches of the diocese, people have
sored by the Office of Faith Formation of the Diocese of Charlotte.
been coming together to share their spirituality and parish community lives with one another. This is the seventh year for Fire in the Mountains, and this year, the registration for the Oct. 21 gathering is at full
Sept. 23, 2000: "Moral Issues and Faith Formation," presented by Father Richard Sparks, a moral
theology professor,
Borromeo Church
at St.
Charles
idea behind Fire in the Mounsponsored by the Office of Faith Formation, was a way for people in the Smoky Mountain and Asheville Vicariates to come together and share ideas and faith with people from parishes they would not necessarily encounter because of geography. "The Office of Faith Formation hopes to be a strong catalyst of faith of transformation for the entire diocese..." said Dr. Cris Villapando, director of faith formation programs. "So, we want to give equal attention to all parts of the diocese." Each year involves a theme cen-
2000: Update on adult faith formation, centering on the U.S. bishops' pastoral "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us," presented by Sister Maureen Shaughnessy of the United States Catholic Conference in Washington, D.C., at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory. 8,
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Jan. 18, 2001: A discussion of adult faith formation in small Christian communities, including talk of models and strategies, presented by the Diocesan Resource Team on Small Christian Community, at the Catholic Conference Center in Hickory.
March
10, 2001:
A Day
May the
A
17, 2001:
new
in
of Prayer
the word of
'internalization model,'
God and make
it
where people
part of themselves spiritually,
mentally and physically."
— Dr.
Cris Villapando
group gatherings.
parish catechetical leader facilitated by the Faith
incorporate the small group sessions because part of the small .group chemis to have people that are not normally together to start off on an equal level and feel free to express themselves," said Mary Ann Wharton, chair of the Fire in the Mountains executive committee and a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Asheville. "The small groups are good for people who have never taken part in parish activities because they give people a chance to share and express
istry
themselves."
Also
this year, the idea of the "in-
as part of the foundation of the gath-
New
speaker's presentation and small
discussion on
"We
are
now
looking for a way to
ering.
"In the last three years, we have been working toward shifting the conference from an 'incubation model,' one where people simply attend and listen, to an 'internalization model,' where people take in the word of God and make it part of themselves spiritually, mentally and physically," said Villapando. "We want to shift the entire faith formation program from the dispensing of facts and doctrines
into agents of internalization, trans-
forming and personalizing faith until it hits you in the bone of conviction."
Wharton
agreed:
"Some learning
on an intellectual level, while some is on a spiritual level. Faith formation takes on both of those concepts and is broader than just education, which usually connotes information." is
The name
of the conference, "Fire Mountains," comes from inspiration from the Holy Spirit, said Wharton, "The Holy Spirit must have been at work. We wanted to set a fire of faith and thought about the concept of how a fire can spread." As in past years, Wharton is hoping for a day of growth and mutual support for the participants. "This serves as a day of formation and an opportunity to get together with friends for enrichment and enlightenment. I have seen a few minor miracles of people growing in faith and spreadin the
ing their faith to others."
Contact Staff Writer Alesha
M.
Price by calling (704) 370-3354 and email amprice@charlottediocese.org
the
at
Catholic Conference Center Hickory.
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Cathedral, he declared there could be "no doubt" among Catholics about the efforts to secure their interests
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Pope performs exorcism over teen-age Italian By
JOHN NORTON
VATICAN
— Pope
who
flew into a possessed rage at the in St. Peter's Square, said the chief exorcist for the Diocese of Rome.
Fa-
ther Gabriele Amorth, told Catholic
News
Service Sept. 1 1 that the pope spent more than half an hour praying over the girl and ordering a demon to leave her, but failed to fully cure her.
The as a
pope, saying, "Not even
praying and to order-
your (church) head can
ing the
West
Virginia Catholic
calls
beloved uncle
the priest said, the
demon mocked
in the
row at the pope's weekly general audi-
the
demon
to go,"
ence Sept. 6. As the he said. send me away." pope prepared to leave, Father Amorth she began screaming said the girl has been incomprehensibly and speaking in a possessed since she was 12^years old "cavernous voice," Father Amorth and was sent to him for consultation said. by the exorcist of the Archdiocese of As security personnel struggled to Milan, who had never dealt with such restrain her "superhuman" efforts to a severe case. break free, Bishop Gianni Danzi, a top Bishop Danzi was unavailable Vatican City official, alerted the pope. In an area away from the square, the pope "hugged this poor little girl, tried to console her, and promised that the next day, Thursday morning, he would celebrate his Mass for
Sept. told
to
1 1
comment,
his secretary
CNS.
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Vatican's press office also de-
comment. Pope John Paul reportedly has carried out at least two other exorcisms in the Vatican: one in 1978 and one in 1982.
By BOBBIE
Father Amorth said. Father Amorth was not present at the papal exorcism, but said he had performed an exorcism on the girl the previous day. Father Amorth said that after the girl met with the pope, Bishop Danzi and he performed another exorcism that lasted for two hours. During that exorcism, the priest
In the 1982 case, according to the late Cardinal
Jacques Martin,
who
was head of the papal household
demon
at
an Italian woman, identified as Francesca F., as soon as the pope promised to celebrate Mass for her. t that time, the
left
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He smiled as he remembered fording rivers with his uncle, and having to hold onto a horse's tail to make it safely across. During a 1917 influenza
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"Many, many exorcists don't do the ritual exorcism, but limit themselves to
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During that exorcism,
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possession,
the pope,
can send me away." "This is a case where the possession is very, very strong," said Father Amorth, founder and president of the International Association of Exorcists. "From what can be foreseen by us exorcists, it will take years of exorcisms" for the girl to be fully cured, he said. The pope did not perform a full ritual exorcism, but Father Amorth said that ritual elements make only "the slightest difference" to an
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Flores, a parishioner at St. Francis Xavier in Moundsville, bakes pies for neighbors, plants flowers in the playground across from his home,
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Flores met his future wife, Mara Bukowski. In 1927, only days before their wedding, Flores learned that his uncle had been martyred. Government soldiers accosted Father Jose during a weekly trip to another town to celebrate Mass. He was taken to a municipal president, priest
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but mixed it when the priest emphatically repeated the instruction. Father Jose drank it and was up and working the next day, said Flores with a laugh. Taking the weekly collection to the bishop was one of Flores' tasks. Thieves accosted him one time, but allowed him to continue unharmed when they recognized him as relative of the beloved priest. Though the Mexican Revolution officially ended in 1920, civil unrest continued. In 1924, after Father Jose instructed his 20-year-old nephew to leave, Flores migrated to Chicago to join other family members.
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Catechists light fires of faith at regional conference ANGELA CHANCE
By
Correspondent
CLEMMONS
— Echoing
the di-
ocesan Office of Faith Formation's yearlong theme of "Announcing a Year of Favor: Making All Things New," the Northern Region of the Faith Formation Office sponsored a
workshop
series for catechists at
Holy
Church
in
Family
Catholic
Clemmons on Aug. 26
entitled,
"Lighting the Fires of Faith: A Call to Mission for a Turning World." The gathering pointed catechists to a number of resources and speakers assembled to address how to bring the Gospel to life in the contemporary world. The event was largely focused on the local Hispanic faith formation constituency, with workshops designed to instruct, inform and cultivate a sense of purpose and importance in faith formation teachers and their cause.
Holy Family Church was
alive
with the inspirational music of St. Pius X Music Ministry of Greens-
boro, as catechists arrived for the day's instruction.. Fathers Frank O'Rourke and Ricardo Sanchez of Holy Family conducted an intimate worship service in English and Spanish. Raquel Cudd of High Point served as translator throughout the readings, responses and songs. During the brief service, small woven crosses provided by Godovari Lace Co-operative were distributed to the attendees.
The service was followed by a keynote address delivered by Dr.
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"I think the world is becoming more and more multicultural," said Murphy, "We are a country of ...
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path to God. really don't
know
each other
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Presents Junior High and High School Materials," a class that dealt with enhancing lessons with assistance from the Internet. Catechist Mary Joyce of Good Shepherd Church in King responded well to the RCL class. "It's important to stay excited and [current"] about catechism," she said. Becoming excited and enlivened in the cross-cultural
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"Beyond Borders" explores church's efforts to Reviewed by Catholic
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become more
September 17, Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B.
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in families, schools,
Word to Life
inclusive
themselves needing to be more inclusive in response to a diverse society. In "Beyond Borders: Writings of Virgilio Elizondo and Friends," editor Timothy Matovina, theology professor at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, presents an anthology honoring Father Elizondo, a leader in the church's efforts to be more inclusive. Father Elizondo is a professor at the
1)
Isaiah 50:5-9a
2)
Psalm 1 16:1-6, 8-9 James 2:14-18
By JEFF Catholic
On ago,
14 books, written nearly 100 book chapters and articles, and given numerous presentations at theology schools and conferences. He has also served the San Anto-
Beyond Borders: Writings of Virgilio Elizondo and Friends" Edited by Timothy Matovina ;
Orbis Books (Maryknoll, N.Y., 2000). 308 pp., $25.00.
nio area as a pastor, academic dean at a seminary,
and
a cathedral
rector.
His theological education has included study in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. "Beyond Borders" addresses Father Elizondo's key themes: religious education as pastoral theology; popular religion; "mestizaje" (mixing of cultures to create a new identity) and
those
who had
other perspectives and
faith experiences within the church."
This resulted
in his efforts to
edu-
cate clergy and laypersons about the
language and faith of Hispanic Catholics and to encourage Hispanic parishioners to worship using their native language, music, and rituals. Sister Anita de Luna of the Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence characterizes Father Elizondo's contribution to Hispanics as a catechist. "Virgil has given Mexican Americans a memory for the personal and corporate survival of the individual and collective soul and has invited society-at-large to be transformed." She adds that as "a genuine cultural interpreter" he is "drawing us together in respect and dignity." Describing Father Elizondo's global impact, Italian theologian Rosini Gibellini says that "Elizondo has always served as a bridge between the theology of the North and the theology of the South." Father Elizondo recognizes that the marginalization of minorities, the
and the experience of God; and be-
yond borders. These themes
vidual and structural
sin,
forgiveness
that they represent to eliminate indi-
are
examined
in es-
man who la
palabra
represents the
—
—
says by 15 theologians. In addition, 14
sin.
Fortunately,
of Father Elizondo's previously published essays, a bibliography of his pub-
he remains eternally hopeful and enthusiastic about our ability to do so.
Those
and an index are included. Father Elizondo's views developed as a result of his experience as a member of a society and an institution that have often been racist toward minorities and neglectful of the poor. As a Mexican American priest, he discovered he needed "to theologize not against others, but alongside
who
share
need, are each to be attended to
on the Honduran frontier, the is the main road, the highway. And Juan Baptista Cadona wan-
writes of in this week's readings
when he good
ders that wilderness bringing the word of the Lord to them, making as many pastoral visits as his work teaching young children at a school near Arenas Blancas will allow. He came to be elected from among his fellow Catholic lay leaders after he took up the cause of securing hurricane relief for those isolated
communities
—
far
the capital city of Tegucigalpa
the
from
—
in
wake of monster Hurricane
Mitch in the fall of 1998. For Juan there is no problem making the connection between looking to the physical needs of the Patuca River Catholics with just as
is
says, it
practicing
power
"My
brothers,
what
to profess faith without it?
Such
faith
has no
to save one, has it?
If a
brother or sister has nothing to wear and no food for the day and you say to them 'Good-bye and good luck! Keep warm and well fed,' but do not meet their bodily needs, what good is that? So it is with the faith that does nothing in practice. It is thoroughly lifeless." Juan Baptista, intense disciple that he is, hammered away at me both times he and I met, about 500 homes that he needs built along the far reaches of the Patuca, and I am challenged to find ways be a truly functional two-wheel cart.
Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of Sept. 17 - 23, 2000 Sunday, Isaiah 50:4-9, James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35; Monday, 1:17-26, 33, Luke 7:1-10; Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31, Luke 7:11-17;
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Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions), Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Luke 7:31-35; Thursday (St. Matthew), Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13, Matthew Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 8:1-3; Saturday, 9:9-13; Friday, Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Luke 8:4-15 Readings for the week of Sept. 24 - 30, 2000 Sunday, Wisdom 2:12, 17-20, James 3:16-4:3, Mark 9:30-37; Monday, Proverbs 3:27-34, Luke 8:16-18; Tuesday (Sts. Cosmas and Damien), Proverbs 2:1-6, 10-13, Luke 8:19-21; Wednesday (St. Vincent de Paul), Proverbs 30:5-9, Luke 9:1-6; Thursday (St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Compansions), Ecclesiastes 1:2-1 1, Luke 9:7-9; Friday (Sts. Michael, Gabriel 1
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met
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September
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mean-spiritedness so popular?
days you pick up the newspaper and Some get barrage of stories that really get you
The Pope
15,
2000
The Bottom
a
thinking. That happened to me last month when everyone was carrying news about the winner on "Survivor," the blockbuster summer program on CBS-TV. It occurred to me that I might
Speaks
Line
have been the only person in the country who hadn't watched even one segment of that program.
Why? Well,
I
when
didn't care about the premise. But
ANTOINETTE BOSCO CNS Columnist
the winner was announced
Pope tells Christians to abandon themselves to Holy Spirit By
JOHN NORTON
Catholic
News Service (CNS)
—
VATICAN CITY
Pope John
urged Christians in the jubilee year to abandon themselves "to the liberating action" Paul
II
of the Holy Spirit.
"The Holy
is at the root of Christian the removal of the yoke of
Spirit
freedom, which
is
he said Sept. IS. Speaking to some 35,000 pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square for the weekly general audience, the pope underscored the imporsin,"
tance of the Holy Spirit to Christian life. "At the source itself of Christian existence, when we are born as new creatures, there is the breath of the Spirit which makes us children (of God) in the Son," he said.
The whole
history of the church, in
viduals and as a community,
"is
its
indi-
pervaded by
the presence and action of the Spirit," he said.
The Holy
Spirit guides individual believ-
ers to the fullness of truth, supports them in moments of difficulty and enables them to experience true human freedom, he said. In the lives of Christ's followers, the Holy Spirit produces fruits of "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, (and) self-control," he said. The Holy Spirit also "animates the entire community of believers in Christ" and is the source of the unity of the church, he said. The pope said the jubilee year was a special time for believers to take advantage of the gifts
of the
I had to hear about it, simply because every channel I tuned into headlined the morning news with the "Survivor" finale. Reading The New York Times that morning, I found out why the man called "the naked fat guy" won. He was the meanest, most devious, most Machiavellian, most adept at dog-eat-dog challenges and most skilled at maneuvering psychological mind games. Do we love villains, real or perceived? Turning the page that day, I then read about PinStruck.com, an online service for anyone desiring to get even with someone anonymously. The story was titled "Revenge Among the Nerds," and so at first I thought this was a harmless game. No. It's real, a way of trying to drive someone crazy with anonymous messages. "The senders love the fact that it is anonymous, and the victims hate it," said Tyson Liotta, one of the site's designers. Can there be anything more mean-spirited than sending a cruel message to someone, never letting the recipient know who the detractor or outright enemy is? I knew a woman once who nearly went crazy when she got an unsigned letter saying her husband had a mistress. It was a lie, but it caused her nearly terminal pain. Turn another page that same day and you found out about a new program on Court TV. This would not be fiction, but reality programming. Now we'd be able to hear and see videotaped confessions of killers, rapists and other felons. I wondered,
FATHER JOHN
RAUSCH
Money "We have
—
WASHINGTON (CNS) Little noticed Congress rushed to adjourn for the summer, a bill awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul II was quietly passed and signed into law in late July. The award, the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow, was approved for the pope "in recognition of his many and enduring contributions to peace and religious understandaccording to the text of the bill. Previous recipients have included Cardinal John O'Connor and Mother Teresa, who both died before they could receive their medals, although both participated in ceremonies acknowledging the award. The gold medal was most recently preing,"
sented to Holy Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh, former president of the University of Notre Dame, in a ceremony in the Capital Rotunda on July 13.
in politics
a duty to look after each other, and
we
invent governments for this purpose. If we lose control of our government, then we lose our ability to dispense justice
as
find
it
kind of exposure. I am not "soft on criminals." I believe they must be punished. But must this become entertainment? I also worry that when people hear of a terrible crime, they will not give a hoot about mitigating factors such as the age, mental condition, past life conditions or circumstances that led a person to crime. The inhuman cry to keep the death penalty will get stronger.
—
We
—
must
spiritedness,
counter
this
rampant
mean-
and there's only one way: Jesus' way of
mercy and love
for others.
D"
and human kindness"
— words of Doris "Granny
Haddock.
Granny D at age 89 left Los Angeles on January 1999 and walked, averaging ten miles per day, through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia arriving in Washington D.C on February 29, 2000. Her message: our democracy cannot endure the political power of special interests. Granny D by her march put feet under her prayers for campaign finance reform. The media report astronomical sums of cash gushing through the political process as Americans face their choice this election year. Both the Republican and Democratic conventions attracted corporate sponsors of galas and courtesy perks, while both parties vied with one another for hard and soft money. To the judicial system, campaign contributions represent free speech, but for people of faith they beg a responsibility in light of the common good. The Center for Responsive Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit research organization based in Washington, D.C. (www.crp.org), sketched some 1,
terests contributed eleven times more in the 199798 election cycle than labor interests. And natural resource-centered industries concerned about environmental regulations oil, gas, mining, electric utilities and auto-those same years contributed $48.2 million in federal campaign contributions, compared to only $814,712 from environmental groups. The imbalance of this financial strength many times means the difference in the laws passed and rules implemented. A coalition of 47 industry groups contributed $8.2 million in PAC money to congressional candidates between 1997 and 1998 effectively stalling the implementation of stricter safety rules sought by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA.) And pharmaceutical companies between 1997 to 1999 contributed $18.2 million to members of Congress encouraging the protection of corporate monopolies on specific drugs. A study by the Public Citizen's Health Re-
—
S.
Guest Columnist
sage of liberation by the power of the Spirit, alone can help individuals and communities to free themselves from the old and new determinisms."
fanfare
disturbing that We've come to a point real people convicted, or only accused, of crime as such great entertainment. No concern is given to how much harm can be dished out, not only to the prisoners, but to their families, by this I
where we see
In 1998 with a financial advantage of 10-to-one over opponents, 98 percent of House incumbents won re-election. Business in-
who
little
merely "punishment by humiliation," to
a candidate's viability.
his 1986 encyclical on the Holy he said that the jubilee "contains a mes-
approved with
is
quote the Times.
money and politics. For example, money cannot guarantee an election, but it ensures
of Faith
Spirit.
Congressional medal for pope
This
recent facts about
Economy
Quoting Spirit,
wasn't it a violation of a person's rights and privacy? Apparently not. Unless people are acquitted, their confessions are a matter of public record. Same day, another page, and there was a story about another Internet opportunity where people can watch real people undergoing the arrest process at Maricopa County jail in Arizona. Mind you, these people have not been convicted of any crime.
Group compared the cost of eight leading antipsychotic and antidepressants and found Americans pay 1.7 to 2.9 times more than Canadians and Europeans. In a democracy, special interests with money means special privilege with lawmakers. The social teachings of the church emphasize the rights and responsibilities of social actors. The unborn have a right to life, and "deadbeat dads" have a responsibility to their children. Along the same line corporations and the wealthy have a responsibility for the common good, and they must use their economic power in responsible ways. While individual corporations and the wealthy may support the arts and community projects, colsearch
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few additional performances make this year's presentation the 40th full-scale production. This year 2000 people, about half the village of 5,300,
One
Candle
one way or another. As one of the hundreds of thousands of
Faith
will participate
who
will
make
the trek into the Bavarian
tourists
hills to
Formation
see
this amazing spectacle, I have been monitoring recent news reports regarding the play's continuing issues
FATHER THOMAS
J.
McSWEENEY Guest Columnist
Promises past and future who make promises
they do not keep, the French essayist Alfred de Musset wrote, "It is easy to promise, and alas! how easy to forget!" As much as I like to think of myself as a man of my word, I shudder to think of the many promises I have made to myself and others through the years, promises Suspicious of people
any number of thin excuses have broken. From "I promise to get it to you next week" to "Lord, forgive me, I'll never do it again!" my that forgetfulness or
—
personal litany of unfulfilled assurances is endless. I suspect that is why I have long had a fascination and respect for the promise made by the residents of Oberammergau, a picturesque German village nestled at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. For the past 366 years, these devoutly religious folks have kept a promise made by their ancestors to God. In the midst of a devastating plague in 1632, villagers
vowed
should they be shielded from the pestilence, they would regularly act out the Passion of Jesus Christ as a way to celebrate His divinity. Historical records show that the epidemic was killing one of every ten Oberammergau citizens. Once the promise was made, not one villager fell victim. The first performance of the Passion Play took place in the spring of 1634, and the drama has been mounted approximately every ten years since. that,
with anti-Semitism. Understandably such accusations have increasingly soured the play's reception. In the past, Jews were presented in "horned" costumes, and the end of Judaism was predicted as a punishment for denying Jesus. During the Second Vatican Council, however, the Church began to examine ancient prejudices about the collective guilt of the Jewish people and a divine curse upon Jewish blood, and a new understanding gradually emerged. Pope John Paul II has made the scourge of anti-Semitism the centerpiece of his Jubilee Year plea for forgiveness and reconciliation. But, after years of serious attempts to purge the
world's most famous Passion Play of anti-Jewish passages, the play remains troubling for Jews and Christians alike.
So the present generation of villagers has taken a new look at these elements and radically revised the script. Jesus is now portrayed as a Hebrew-speaking Jew and is called "Rabbi" by His followers. His conduct reflects more accurately Jewish religious rituals such as the Seder meal. In the scenes where the crowd calls for Jesus' crucifixion, one group of actors counters their shouts with a cry not to crucify Jesus, in order to
suggest that not all Jews were against Him. Many Christians and Jews still see serious problems, yet these modest but critical changes are a start. Perhaps one day, that centuries-old vow will help obliterate the scourge of religious intolerance, particularly anti-Semitism the most infamous plague of our 20th century.
—
Father Thomas
J.
Why call it "Ordinary Time"? Q. Can you explain why the Sundays during the summer andfall are called Ordinary Time? I work with a liturgy team in our parish, and we agree it is a pretty dull way to identify Sundays in that time of the year. Our feeling is that no Mass or Sunday is "ordinary." Why do we refer to them this way? A. Do you remember studying numbers in grade school, or later studying a foreign language? Numbers were of two kinds cardinal (one, two, three) and ordinal (first, second, third). Using this terminology, liturgical Ordinary Time ("tempus ordinarium" in Latin) simply means those Sundays and weeks that are numbered or "ordered." They are not part of a major liturgical period such as Advent and the Easter cycle (Lent and Easter seasons). As you point out, for us the word "ordinary" has
—
something run-of-the-mill or routine, certainly not an appropriate designation a pejorative connotation,
Sunday observance and celebration. Up to now, however, no one has come up with a good English alternative. Perhaps the best solution is to avoid using the "ordinary" designation whenever it is appropriate, for example at the introduction of our Sunday liturgies.
for
this.
I hope you can help.
in
We cannot seem
our to
city
get any
But he complains that about half of the 5,000 parishioners support the church. If the parish is in trouble, we'd like to know. But all finances seem to be ings to care for.
secret.
Out of curiosity, this?
Do pastors
The
Corner
FATHER JOHN DIETZEN
CNS
is there anything in canon law about have the option of not providing finan-
HAWKER Guest Columnist
Catechesis: Echoing the Word of the Risen Lord I remember the day so vividly. Almost thirty-eight years ago I arrived as a newly ordained priest to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted parish in Waltham, Mass. On that occasion the pastor, Father Harrington, assigned me to be the director of CCD. I was to be
program that included sixteen hundred children and five hundred youth. That was no small task for a neophyte like me. I'll always be grateful to Walter Kane, a committed and competent layman, who encouraged and enabled me in so many ways as I labored to fashion and form a viable and vibrant program at Our Lady's. Strengthened by his supportive and sustaining presence I slowly came to learn my role and love my responsible for a
responsibilities. I, as a youthful director, was so impressed by the dedication and zeal exemplified by the many catechists who served the children, youth and adults of the parish. They were eager to learn themselves. They recognized that they could not give what they did not have. With enthusiasm they participated in
gatherings intended to assist them to cultivate the qualities and competencies so necessary for the effective catechist. They were an inspiration to me as, together we strove to teach as Jesus did. Those of us who are privileged to participate actively in the catechetical mission of the Church, whether in 1963 or 2000, are delegated to echo the vision, values and virtues proclaimed and exemplified by Jesus Himself. Each of us is commissioned to share the message, to
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form community and to inspire ser-
vice.
On September 17, dioceses throughout the United States will celebrate Catechetical Sunday. It will be a time of remembrance and quite limited, partly because church financial structures, procedures
and sources of income
differ
hugely from country to country. Canon law requires that each parish have a finance council. Accounting to parish members is demanded according to norms established by each diocese (Canons 537 and 1287). Most dioceses in the United States now require some form of financial accounting to the people of each parish. It is
certainly the right of parishioners to ask
that they be supplied with this information.
most parishes already provide some form, at least annually.
By
far
financial reports in
are, incidentally, the
only par-
ish organizations or councils actually required
information about the financial condition of our parish. Our pastor has great responsibilities and a lot of build-
considered
director of
Question
Finance councils
Parish finances Q. I'm uncomfortable asking anyone
is
—
—
about
McSweeney
Christophers.
FATHER JAMES
by
universal church law. Parish pastoral councils are to be established in each parish it
if
the bishop "judges
opportune" (Canon 536).
may be sent to Father John 324, Peoria, IL Gl651, or e-mail
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Dietzen,
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As Church we shall recall the words of Jesus spoken on the mount of the Ascension: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them everything I have commended you. Know that I am with you all days." Enriched by His continuing presence, catechists will take seriously and implement faithfully rededication.
command of the risen Lord. Whenever we reflect upon the catechetical mission of the Church we cannot overlook the primary role of parents as educators. They the
exercise a unique responsibility in guiding their children to know, love and serve God. A father's and mother's care and compassion toward all in the family bear witness to the presence of God in their home. Their active desire to become better- informed themselves regarding the teachings of Jesus Christ is a powerful example to those whom they love. Their commitment to bond with the parish community in the fulfillment of a common mission is truly reflective of the nature of the
Church.
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In
September
the News
15,
2000
Faith Formation
Money in
Job of parish catechist called church's most important ministry GEORGE
By
Catholic
P.
MATYSEK
News Service Thomas (CNS)
—
BALTIMORE Groome
JR.
convinced that there is no more important ministry in the Catholic Church today than being a H.
is
parish catechist.
After
all,
their faith
in
said, forming people and helping them to
he
know mand
Christ better is the central comof the Gospel a command he believes religious educators are tak-
—
ing to heart. But the Boston College theology professor told some 450 religious educators from across the country that they shouldn't be alone in their efforts.
He made
comments
keynote address this earlier this year at Association of National the Catechetical Directors' convocation in Baltimore. "We have to stop thinking we can the
by ourselves," "Christ said, 'Go make
do
said
this
in
Groome.
disciples of all
people.' That's everyone's mandate."
He
suggested that religious edu-
cators turn to a "total catechesis" ap-
proach to teaching the
faith.
They
should involve families, teachers, pastors and others in the community to help foster a faith that is "life-giving and wholesome," he said. Helping people to transform their lives through Christ is a key component of a total approach, he added. "You don't want people just to know about Jesus," he said, "you want them to be disciples of Jesus." Groome warned against "putting all the eggs in one catechetical basket."
Instead of using a single model in
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teaching the faith, such as relying on the Lectionary alone or structuring a program solely on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, he suggested
draw from ety of teaching methods that catechists
many people as He praised
a
wide vari-
to reach as
possible.
the
work
are already doing and told
catechists
them not
to lose heart in their mission. "It's
a
myth
that children aren't
becoming
Carol Augustine, director of the
Archdiocese of Baltimore, said
programs." Joyce Evans, director of religious education at St. Clare in Essex, Md., pleased to see more parishes attempting to involve the whole community in catechesis. She said they are turning to intergenerational, said she
is
family programs that encourage family members to share the faith directly
with their children. It
helps that parishes are doing
more outside the classroom, she added, coordinating events like living rosary celebrations, live Stations of the Cross and more retreats. Even marriage preparation programs are
Catholic Church in Marietta seeks a full-time salaried Director for its Religious Education programs.
Director of Adult Catholic Enrichment/ Order of Christian Initiation: Holy Family Catholic Church of Marietta seeks a full-time salaried Director for Adult Catholic Enrichment (ACE) and the Order of Christian Initiation (OCI) programs. Applicants should have leadership experience in ACE/OCI areas and/or have religious education degreed background suitable to develop high quality programs and volunteer assistance in the community. Must be practicing Catholic. If interested, please submit resume and
to adults.
"Adult faith formation should be at the heart of what we're doing," she said. "It's really the primary form of
Augustine said the introduction of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" into catechetical programs has become a "rich resource" that provides a "common language" for instruction.
The
challenge, she said,
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Director of Music Ministry: Holy Infant Catholic Church is in search of a full-time Director of Music. Located in Durham, North Carolina, a dynamic and growing area of the country near Research Triangle Park, this Vatican II parish consists of 900 households that are committed to ongoing liturgical renewal. Holy Infant Parish embraces its call to be hospitable, inclusive and Christ-centered. This position works closely with the Pastor and a collaborative and supportive staff. Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field although a master's degree is preferred. Must have music performance skill (e.g. piano, voice); choral directing; cantor training; knowledge of Catholic rites and rituals. Available no later than November 1, 2000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits package included. Send resume to: Search Committee, Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark Dr., Durham, NC 27713. Fax 919/544-1799. References re-
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Granny D. Campaign finance reform comprises only the first step in making corporationalized bribery," says
tions and the rich responsible with
money in politics, but Granny needs more folks to join her march. their
age
D
is
to "unpack" the catechism for different
Glenmary Father John and organizes in
levels.
With parishes becoming more
writes, teaches
S.
Rausch
Appalachia.
ethnically diverse, Sister Catherine
Holy
Spirit
Catechesis,
and Mary Immaculate on the staff of St. Augustine in Dallas, said it is increasingly important for catechists to
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consider different approaches for different cultural groups. At her parish, where she is direc-
the third millennium each of us
tor of religious education, Sister Killoran said a large Hispanic presence has necessitated a sharper focus on evangelization and justice issues. Stephen Palmer, associate executive director of the National Catholic Educational Association's department of religious education, said catechesis is in a "state of transition." More educators are trying to strike a balance between providing solid religious literacy and experiential learning, he said. "We need that kind of balance," he said.
"The two work together."
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As we continue our journey
into
As His friends and disciples we appreciate that the comforting and challenging Word of ship of Jesus Christ.
Jesus
is
to be proclaimed, explained
and lived
Those of whether
in
us
every time and place.
who
serve as catechists,
priests, religious or lay exer-
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leptively they have frequently directed their power in politics to more
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learning (the faith)," he said. "The data show you are doing a good job." Groome visited the Diocese of Charlote in September 1999 to address catechists, school personnel and administrators on the importance of teaching the faith in the the new millennium. In Balitmore, Eleanor Krupa, director of the archdiocesan catechetical center in San Antonio, said proper
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CD offers mix of prayer,
Sioux City priest's fourth By
RENEE WEBB
dom
News Service CITY, Iowa (CNS)
Catholic
SIOUX
September
Living the faith
15,
2000
praise
of heaven."
CD was dedicated to the inDavid Michael Ahlers, and "all of the little ones, whether they were wanted or unwanted, who have gone The
— Fa-
fant,
ther David Hemann describes his CD, "Holy Warriors," as a mixbefore us in death." ture of prayer, love and victory in song. Father Hemann said he was in"A vast majority of them are spired for the title of the CD after prayerful and reflective and yet there visiting a former parishioner, John are also some pretty energetic songs Lackman of Sanborn, in the hospital. of praise as well as a couple of tradi"He's a fisherman, so tional Irish jigs and Father I bought him a knife and said reels," "I a priest first," thought about what I Hemann, a 41-year-old he said. "I've should have inscribed on priest of the Diocese of always loved music it. I thought he is such a Sioux City. and I've always The compilation of loved the Lord. The good, holy man who fights the good fight of in songs, recorded fourth
am
two are very
Omaha, Neb., and Nashville, Tenn., was released this summer through Heartbeat Records.
Some
of the selections
on the 14-song
"Morning
CD include
Praise," an in-
faith,
compatible with one another. Music has an ability to take theological concepts from the head to the heart."
drum
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would be the title," he said. "Every day we all have to fight the good fight and these are songs of encouragement and love along the way."
he also sings and plays guitar and key-
priest's first instrument, but
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Ordained
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