Community and comprehensiveness are the strategic focus of Goal 2. This goal addresses the directions that various communities play in the teaching/learning process and calls for a multifaceted approach to faith formation. Since learning takes place among all parishioners, action steps in the goal present a variety of models and tools to advance lifelong learning.

Objective 2.1
Assist parishes to articulate and implement a vision for a catechumenal model of catechesis as found in the General Directory for Catechesis and the forthcoming National Directory for Catechesis.

Action Steps:

2.1.1
Design and implement a process to rewrite the pastoral Teaching and Sharing Our Faith, based on the vision of catechesis as found in the General Directory for Catechesis and the forthcoming National Directory for Catechesis. [OLFE]

B Spring 2004
C Spring 2005

2.1.2
Design a resource that assists parish staffs to implement the catechumenal model into their programs for adolescents. [OLFE]

B Winter 2005
C Spring 2005

2.1.3
Explore and develop strategies to increase understanding of the catechumenal model with archdiocesan agencies, clergy, and parish pastoral leadership. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Spring 2003
C Fall 2004

2.1.4
Develop guidelines to assist parishes to enhance sacramental preparation based upon a catechumenal model of catechesis. [OLFE, Worship]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.1.5
Research and promote models of creative programs to extend and enrich parish weekend worship with families. [Worship, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.1.6
Study and develop parish strategies for effective formation and engagement of those who enter the Church through adult initiation. [OLFE, Ministry & Spirituality, Stewardship & Development]

B Winter 2003
C Fall 2004

2.1.7
Design and implement a strategy to clarify an understanding of liturgical catechesis and lectionary-based catechesis. [OLFE, Worship]

B Fall 2003
C Winter 2005

Objective 2.2           
Develop processes and programs to enable parishes to focus upon adult faith formation as the "central task" in education and formation.

Action Steps:

2.2.1
Develop a handbook to assist parishes in empowering parents as partners in faith formation, recognizing various family lifestyles and cultures. [OLFE, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.2.2
Research and make available to parishes models/resources of best practices for adult Scripture study. [OLFE, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2004

2.2.3
Design and implement a process of ongoing formation for leaders of parish Small Christian Communities. [OLFE, ACC]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2003

2.2.4
Design and implement a process to assist parishes to resource adult learners with various needs and in various life situations. [OLFE, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2004

2.2.5
Develop and implement a process for parishes to share Kentucky Catechetical Assessment Program results with parents and to identify ways parents can help strengthen the faith growth of their children. [OLFE, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2003

2.2.6
Design and implement an interparish faith formation process for young adults, similar to the Chicago-based program, "Theology on Tap." [OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.2.7
Using the comprehensive resource Young Adult Works, design and implement a workshop and a consultative process to assist parishes in becoming young-adult responsive. [OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

Objective 2.3
Develop and promote effective methods and models for comprehensive youth ministry.

Action Steps:

2.3.1
Develop and pilot a process for effective parish adolescent catechesis specifically addressing the needs of public high school students. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.3.2
Explore the practice of junior high youth ministry in the Archdiocese and design and implement guidelines and recommendations for more effective programming. [OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.3.3
Design a program to train adults in new methods and models of comprehensive youth ministry outlined in the U. S. Bishops’ document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.3.4
Research and design an evaluative tool to assist parishes in identifying the need for, or the effectiveness of, their youth ministry programs. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Fall 2004
C Spring 2005

2.3.5
Design and implement a parish resource manual for creative prayer and worship with high school age people. [OLFE, Worship]

B Fall 2005
C Spring 2006

2.3.6
Research and develop an annual youth ministry event that gathers culturally diverse young people for catechesis, worship, and outreach. [OLFE, Multicultural Ministry]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

Objective 2.4           
Develop and implement processes to insure Catholic schools are viable and accountable in the areas of Catholic faith formation and academic excellence.

Action Steps:

2.4.1
Redesign and implement the school planning process to focus upon improvement. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.4.2
Provide training that emphasizes professional growth plans for administrators, teachers, and others, as the basis of goal setting, standards-based professional development, and improving student achievement. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2004

2.4.3
Research and implement a comprehensive curriculum plan infused with brain-based learning theory and instructional practices. [OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.4.4
Assist schools with using K-CAP results to identify strengths, growth areas, and plans to enhance Catholic faith formation. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.4.5
Develop a plan to strengthen Catholic identity in professional gatherings, curriculum, policies, and leadership development. [OLFE, Ministry & Spirituality]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2004

Objective 2.5           
Develop effective means for recruitment, training, and support for lifelong formation and education leaders.

Action Steps:

2.5.1
Design and implement a process to promote the role of the pastor/pastoral administrator as catechetical leader of the parish. [OLFE]

B Winter 2003
C Fall 2003

2.5.2
Provide biannually, on local level, catechetical conferences where all catechetical leaders can come together for professional development. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Fall 2003
C Winter 2004

2.5.3
Regularly profile successful catechetical leaders in The Record. [ACC]

B Winter 2003 
C Winter 2004

2.5.4
Initiate a "Future Catholic School Teacher" initiative for elementary, secondary, and post-secondary students in the Archdiocese. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Winter 2003
C Spring 2004

2.5.5
Develop a variety of models to recruit, orient, and provide ongoing support/appreciation for Catholic school administrators, teachers, and new parish catechetical leaders as professionals in faith. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2004

2.5.6
Create a systematic initial training program for parish initiation team members. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.5.7
Create a training program for parish adult faith formation teams, as called for in Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us. [OLFE, Ministry & Spirituality, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2002
C Spring 2003

2.5.8
Develop a track to A Call to Catechetical Ministry catechist certification class for RCIA/adult faith formation leaders. [OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Winter 2003

Objective 2.6           
Effectively use technology in teaching, learning, and communicating in faith communities.

Action Steps:

2.6.1
Develop the archdiocesan Internet site as a tool for formation, catechesis, education, and administration. [Personnel & Planning, OLFE]

B Summer 2003
C Summer 2004

2.6.2
Research and implement the services of the Media Center beyond those presently provided (i.e., learning lab). [OLFE]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

2.6.3
Create a website showcasing best practices in parish/school education and formation. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Spring 2004
C Spring 2005

2.6.4
Create interactive communication in both simultaneous (videoconferencing, instant messaging, chat, desktop video, audiostreaming) and non-simultaneous (web-based archives of video and audiostreaming, threaded discussion boards, e-mail) modes. [OLFE, Personnel & Planning]

B Winter 2004
C Winter 2005

Objective 2.7           
Coordinate and integrate efforts that impact on the formation of children and young people in family, parish, school, and activities to insure the replication of messages aimed at building Catholic identity.

Action Steps:

2.7.1
Create an organizational connection among the Catholic School Athletic Association (CSAA), the Catholic Family Center, and the Office of Lifelong Formation and Education in the common mission of building assets in children and young people. [Personnel & Planning, CSAA, OLFE, Catholic Family Center]

B Spring 2003
C Spring 2004

2.7.2
Design and conduct a collaborative forum focusing on fostering Catholic identity, values, and leadership for CSAA, athletic directors, coaches, pastors, pastoral staff, and others. [OLFE, CSAA, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2003
C Fall 2004

2.7.3
Develop and implement for parishes a formation program to certify coaches. [Catholic Family Center, OLFE, CSAA]

B Fall 2004
C Spring 2005

2.7.4
Design and implement ongoing support for parish-based parent sports education programs. [Catholic Family Center, CSAA, OLFE]

B Fall 2002
C Fall 2003

2.7.5
Evaluate and revise Family Life curriculum to increase its effectiveness in teaching Catholic values and forming desired student behaviors. [OLFE, Catholic Family Center]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004

2.7.6
Design, for implementation in Catholic faith communities, a comprehensive parish and school based asset-building initiative encompassing the activities that form the Christian character of children and young people. [Catholic Family Center, OLFE, CSAA]

B Fall 2003
C Spring 2004