Online Resources
Archived editions of Taking Shape are available here:
2022
April 2022 (link)
March 2022 (link)
February 2022 (link)
January 2022 (link)
2021
December 2021 (link)
November 2021 (link)
October 2021 (link)
September 2021 (link)
August 2021 (link)
June 2021 (link)
May 2021 (link)
April 2021 (link)
March 2021 (link)
February 2021 (link)
January 2021 (link)
The Lifelong Formation YouTube Channel stores a variety of recorded trainings and webinars for leaders and volunteers who work in parish ministry with children, youth, and adults. Popular recordings as well as some recent additions include:
- May 2021 Catechetical Leader Town Hall Meeting
- Inclusive Learning in Religious Education
- Youth Ministry Formation: Effective Ways to Engage Young People
- Youth Ministry Formation: Professionalism and Goal Setting
- Tips for Creating & Using Presentations in Virtual Ministry
- Archdiocese Email Accounts & Resources for Employees
Lifelong Journey
Second Wednesday Monthly: 8 – 9 a.m.
WNDZ 750 AM
The Office for Lifelong Formation is the Archdiocese of Chicago's ministry office supporting Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and Family Ministry. The Lifelong Journey radio show highlights faith formation themes from early childhood to senior stages of life. A primary focus is on ministering to families.
Clarissa Aljentera, Coordinator for Ministry Support, hosts Lifelong Journey. Listeners are encouraged to tune in every second Wednesday of the month to hear more about the Office of Lifelong Formation.