Office of Lifelong Formation and Education

Purpose

To support teaching and learning in all its forms in the faith community.

Mission Statement

“The mission of Formation and Education in the Archdiocese of Louisville is to teach Catholic beliefs, traditions and values as well as to provide ministerial support, formation and training in the context of deepening spirituality and lifelong faith formation.”

We accomplish this mission by:

  • proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in the Catholic tradition
  • inviting all persons at various stages of life to fulfill their human potential
  • building the community of faith
  • leading persons to worship and prayer
  • working toward the transformation of individuals, communities and cultures in light of gospel values

We commit ourselves to stewardship of our spiritual, human and material resources in furthering this mission.

The elements of lifelong formation and education that we see as most important are:

  • parish communities that are vital centers of lifelong formation and education
  • Catholic schools that are dedicated to both religious formation and academic excellence
  • just and unified structures for making lifelong formation and education programs available to individuals and communities throughout the Archdiocese
  • training, affirming and just compensation for all who are involved in the ministry of lifelong formation and education
  • development and stewardship of our human and financial resources

Location

Flaget Center
1935 Lewiston Drive
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 448-8581
(502) 448-5518 (fax)

General e-mail addresses:
Administration: olfe@archlou.org
Faith Formation: olfeff@archlou.org
Media: mediacenter@archlou.org
Schools: olfeschool@archlou.org
Youth Ministry: olfeyouth@archlou.org

Office of Lifelong Formation and Education Staff

(502) 448-8581

Co-Directors:

Sal Della Bella, Director of Faith Formation, Ext. 1340
Carole Goodwin, D. Min., Director of Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry, Ext. 1332
Leisa Schulz, Superintendent of Schools, Ext. 1305

Staff Member Title Telephone Number
Barbara Atcher Executive Assistant Ext. 1310
Donna Brown Technology Curriculum Consultant Ext. 1319
Vivian Cornell Secretary, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry; Contact for Girl Scouting Religious Medals Ext. 1320
Terry Crawley School Planning and Professional Development Coordinator Ext. 1303
Reynolds R. “Butch” Ekstrom Associate Director of Faith Formation Ext. 1341
Sarah Fellows Campus Ministry Director for the University of Louisville and Young Adult Ministry (502) 852-0235
Zella Fraze Secretary, School Planning/Professional Development/Curriculum Ext. 1329
Bernadette Hagan Coordinator for Media Resources and Online Learning Ext. 1325
Maureen Grisanti Larison Consultant for Adult Formation and Initiation Ext. 1308
Linda McLemore Secretary, Faith Formation Ext. 1324
Karen O’Connell Curriculum Coordinator Ext. 1309
Denise Puckett Consultant for Catechetical Ministry Ext. 1315
Elo Rowan Programs Assistant Ext. 1310
Sr. Traci Stutz Associate Director for Youth Ministry Ext. 1321
Sandi Tassin Secretary, Faith Formation Ext. 1314
Judy Thomas Assistant Superintendent of Schools Ext. 1318
Phyllis Tobe Executive Secretary, Schools Ext. 1305

 

To access more information, please click on one of the links below.

Handbooks
Booklets and Associated Forms
Media Resource Center
Catechesis
Professional Development Catalogue
Online Learning
Men’s Conference
ALMI
Spiritual Direction/Retreat Opportunities
LIMEX
Other Resources
Curriculum and Policy Documents
School Improvement Planning Information