Lay Formation
Lay Formation is about forming people by learning more about our faith, our belonging to a vibrant Catholic community, deepening our relationship with God, and increasing our prayer life.
Lay Formation is an academic and pastoral formation program for Catholic men and women interested taking the 'next step' on their Christian journey. Inspired and informed by the Second Vatican Council's Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (APOSTOLICAM ACTUOSITATEM) and Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel, this unique program builds on four key pillars of the New Evangelization; we provide a deepening awareness of God's personal love and activity, create opportunities for encountering Christ and entering into a transformative relationship with him, help individuals to integrate that relationship into every aspect of our lives, and empower women and men to follow Christ's commission to "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:19) is an academic and pastoral formation program for Catholic men and women interested taking the 'next step' on their Christian journey. Inspired and informed by the Second Vatican Council's Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity (APOSTOLICAM ACTUOSITATEM) and Pope Francis' Evangelii Gaudium - The Joy of the Gospel, this unique program builds on four key pillars of the New Evangelization; we provide a deepening awareness of God's personal love and activity, create opportunities for encountering Christ and entering into a transformative relationship with him, help individuals to integrate that relationship into every aspect of our lives, and empower women and men to follow Christ's commission to "Go and make disciples of all nations" (Matt 28:19).
McGrath Institute for Church Life: Forming Faithful Catholic Leaders
The McGrath Institute for Church Life of the University of Notre Dame partners with Catholic dioceses and parishes to address pastoral challenges with theological depth and rigor. By connecting the Catholic intellectual life to the life of the Church, we form faithful Catholic leaders for service to the Church and the world. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough has a partnership with the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Click the McGrath Institute for Church Life website to view a listing of their online programs and courses. The clergy and faithful of the Diocese may take their programs for a reduced fee. The reduced fee is approximately $100 US.
Notre Dame Catechist Academy
Teach the faith in local parishes
The McGrath Institute for Church Life of the University of Notre Dame partners with Catholic dioceses and parishes to provide online training for catechists. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough has a partnership with the McGrath Institute.
Hand on the faith to future generations by teaching religious education in parishes. The Notre Dame Catechist Academy provides the opportunity to witness to the Gospel, deepen your own faith, and use your gifts to serve the Church.
- For more information, read this guide or email Scott Boyle or call 574 631 0459
Alpha
Alpha is a parish tool for evangelisation based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, and provides a common expression of proclamation, service and witness. Millions of people have experienced Alpha in 112 languages in 169 countries around the globe.
Check the website www.peterboroughalpha.com
Prayer
The Diocese of Peterborough website has a few resources to support your prayer life which can be found through these links: