Diocesan Events

Recruiting Natural Family Planning Teachers in each Deanery
The Office of Marriage, Family and Pro-Life Activities would like to establish a core of NFP instructors that will serve the needs of each of the four deaneries. If you know of a parishioner(s) that you feel would be interested in teaching in your deanery, please contact (or have them contact) Kelley Chapman at 337.261.5653 or email kchapman@diolaf.org

Fatal Flaws, Legalizing Assisted Death
The Office of Pro-Life Apostolate encourages everyone to learn more about a new film entitled Fatal Flaws, Legalizing Assisted Death. 

• To view the online trailer please visit youtube.com/watch?v=Ev8jTyIiJ3Q

• Download the pamphlet at fatalflawsfilm.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/fatal-flaws-pamphlet-c-epc.pdf

• Learn more about the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition at epcc.ca/

• Learn more about the subject of assisted suicide at usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/assisted-suicide/to-live-each-day

July 27 (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)
NFP Awareness Presentation
Immaculata Center, Lafayette
As Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness Week draws to a close, please join Fr. Blake Dubroc and Dr. Kim Hardy for this special presentation.  Fr. Dubroc will focus on helping participants achieve a better understanding of the theology behing NFP and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.  Dr. Hardy will offer an explanation of NFP and various NFP methods.  

This presentation is open to all individuals/couples who are interested in becoming NFP instructors, as well as those who serve their parishes as DREs, marriage prep coordinators, Religious Curriculum Administrators, mentor couples, etc. 

The superintendent of Catholic Schools has approved 3 formation hours for this event. Elective credit offered toward any level of Catechist Certification in the Franciscan Catechetical Institute.

The presentation is being offer free of charge, however, space is limited and those who plan to attend must register online at diolaf.org/theology-of-the-body-for-nfp or by emailing Kelley Chapman at kchapman@diolaf.org.

August 02-04
Renew 2019
UL Student Union, Lafayette (Atchafalaya Ballroom)
The Office of the Charismatic Renewal will host this opportunity for all to gather together as they seek healing and deliverance according to their needs.   Guided by the Charismatic Renewal's prayer team ministry, participants will invite the Holy Spirit to open them to the healing power of God as they present themselves in faith to be healed, and then seek to be formed and empowered to be the healing hands of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

August 24 
Remarriage in Christ 
Immaculata Center, Lafayette

Facilitators Rev. Jude Halphen, PhD; Deacon Mike Crain, LAC; and Luke Elliot, PhD will present this marriage preparation program especially catered to those who are entering their second marriage in the Catholic Church.  The day's discussions will include Life Skills Development, Theology of the Body, and Unique Issues of Blended Families.  Father Halpen will end the day by offering participatns the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and the celebration of Mass.  To register or to request more information, please visit diolaf.org/foundations or contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 337.261.5653.

August 24 (9:00 am - 12:00 noon)
Catechist Retreat
Immaculata Center, Lafayette

The Office of Catechetics will sponsor its Catechist Retreat with Father Clinton Sensat.  For catechists working on their certifcation, this will count as an elective, while Catholic school teachers will receive 3 religion hours.

The retreat will investigate different modes of catechesis. It will look at instructing the whole person, including the intellectual, emotional, and aspirational aspects of the human being. We will correlate the three theological virtues, the three spiritual senses of Scripture, and the three saving offices of Jesus Christ. The hope is to discover new charisms and inspired paths to fulfill our mission as catechists granted to us by Jesus Christ. The retreat will mainly consist of conferences and periods of reflection, but there will also be an opportunity for discussion.

The cost is $10 per person; checks should be made payable to the Office of Catechetics and mailed to:  Nikki Sonnier, Office of Catechetics, 1408 Carmel Dr. Lafayette, LA 70501-5298.  For further details please contact the Office of Catechetics at 337.261.5550.

November 02 
Remarriage in Christ 
Immaculata Center, Lafayette

Facilitators Rev. Jude Halphen, PhD; Deacon Mike Crain, LAC; and Luke Elliot, PhD will present this marriage preparation program especially catered to those who are entering their second marriage in the Catholic Church.  The day's discussions will include Life Skills Development, Theology of the Body, and Unique Issues of Blended Families.  Father Halpen will end the day by offering participatns the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and the celebration of Mass.  To register or to request more information, please visit diolaf.org/foundations or contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at 337.261.5653.