Parish-based classes

 Over the last few years, our policy has been to respond to the invitation of deaneries and parishes which are able and willing to host classes.  “Able” is defined as having a classroom available on a regular basis, a site coordinator to manage local liaisons, including recruitment, hospitality, assistance to the instructor, and attendance.  “Willing” starts with a conviction that the Ministry Formation classes are a key ingredient in evangelization because they enable participants to articulate their faith with confidence and takes that belief into providing ways to help make it possible.  Classes are geared to students who wish to take them for credit by putting in the extra hours between classes for study and assignments, but are open to audit students as well. 

For those of you who are working towards the Basic Theology Certificate, these classes are both a blessing and a curse.  It’s a blessing to be able to pick up some of the required courses in a group setting near to home.  It’s a curse in the sense that the ad hoc nature of the scheduling doesn’t lend itself to planning.  Also, we need a minimum number of students to justify providing a qualified faculty instructor. 

Providence is leading us toward a more established scheduling plan.  The Southern Oregon Vicariate has taken the lead with making the entire eight courses available in a series, and St. Anthony, Tigard plans to do the same.  St. Joseph, Salem began the series this spring with plans to continue in the fall. 

Online Classes

Planning Ahead

Thanks & Good-bye

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Click here or the image to get an entire PDF version of our Spring Bulletin 2008

(includes Summer Study Week Registration)

MAPM GRADUATES 2008

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WELCOME OUR RETURNING INSTRUCTOR: Natalie Horning Edgar

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MAPM PROGRAM INSPIRES STUDENTS  [more]

RETREAT I: CALLED TO SERVE

We had a full house here at the Griffin Center for the April 25-27, 2008 Growth in the Spirit retreat.  We joked that it should have been called the “I-5” retreat as students trekked in from Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, and Cottage Grove, as well as team members Terry Christiansen from Roseburg and Deanna Valenzuela from Veneta.  However, the coast and “locals” were represented as well, and we were once again fortunate to have on the team two staff members from the Grotto, Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM, and Sister Val Lewandoski, OSM.  Designed around Standard One: Personal and Spiritual Maturity, the times of silent reflection and sharing allowed each participant to develop an individualized plan for pursuing the call to holiness. 

Summer Study Week

Once again it’s time to extend an enthusiastic invitation to attend the summer study week at the Griffin Center.  This is an unparalleled opportunity to pray and study and exchange ideas with like-minded people from all across our local church of western Oregon.  Look over the registration form in the center of this newsletter and head to our website to register.  [online registration]

LITURGY CURRICULUM REVISED

Academic degree as a possible goal

Liturgy requirements undergo revision

MOVING ON….. (Sr. Maureen)

PLANNING PRACTICUM PROJECTS

PLANNING PRACTICUM PROJECTS

              After you’ve taken most of your Advanced courses, you’ll have a better sense of how you can develop a project which puts what you’ve learned to practical use.  First, you’ll want to consult with the Director of that specialty about your ideas.  Often, a project you’ve dreamed about doing, but always put on the back burner will get your attention as a great combination.  [Documents]

Looking ahead

Summer Study Week

Fall Basic courses

MCP 105 Old Testament

ONLINE

MCP 103 Christology

St. Anthony-Tigard 

MCP 108 Church History

St. Joseph, Salem 

MCP 101 Church

Southern Oregon

Basic and Advanced courses –

Summer Study Week: August 4-8, 2008 [class schedule]

Youth Ministry Courses

Note:  These Youth Ministry courses may be applied to the Ministry Formation Pastoral Associate certificate:

If any of these offerings fit into your program planning, note the registration information in this newsletter and then register online ASAP.