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The role of the volunteer within TDCJ is to provide guidance in specific activities and programs, promote personal growth and development, provide support and assistance to victims and offenders, and help facilitate re-entry into the community. If you are interested in becoming an approved volunteer within TDCJ or need to retrain as an existing volunteer, you are encouraged to attend this 4-hour volunteer training session, which will be conducted at the diocesan Pastoral Center.

Sunday Mass a the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin is at 10 a.m. during the summer months. For more information visit www.schoenstatt.us.

Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays).

July 22, 2019 (Mon), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This course includes discussion of the message and content of catechesis, the formation of the catechist, available resources for the ministry of catechesis, and the methods that address the call to evangelize and catechize for all stages of growth and development. (4 hours)

This class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

July 23: The Feast of St. Sharbel will be celebrated at Our Lady's Maronite Catholic Church in Austin with 12 hours of prayer from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Liturgy at 6 p.m., followed by snacks and fellowship. The church is located at 1320 E. 51st St. in Austin. For more information, contact Lee Moore at (512) 458-3693 or go to www.ourladysmaronite.org.

July 23, 2019 Tues), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This course reviews the historical context of the New Evangelization and explain the relationship between evangelization and catechesis. (4 hours)

This class will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

July 24, 2019 (Wed), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This workshop will present an overview of civil law as it affects ministry in the Church. It will discuss tort law; law of negligence; the rights and responsibilities of bishops, parishes, pastors, pastoral councils and boards; the rights and responsibilities of DREs, Youth Ministers as well as other parish sponsored ministries; supervision of parish programs and Catholic Schools; and the rights and responsibilities of students and parents. (4 hours)

July 25, 2019 (Th), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This course will offer a basic introduction to skills and approaches for facilitators of parish adult faith formation. Participants will learn how to craft their personal faith stories and communicate them effectively, and how to facilitate instruction in small group settings within a parish community. We will also explore the different developmental stages of adult learning and the adult learning goals and strategies as formulated in the U.S. Bishops’ document Our Hearts Were Burning within Us. (4 total clock hours)

Quo Vadis, a weekend retreat for high school men, will be held July 26-28 at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. This retreat experience, led by the seminarians studying for the Diocese of Austin, will include talks, prayer time, games and activities to help young men come to a deeper understanding of masculinity and fraternity through the lens of Jesus Christ. The registration fee for this retreat is $35. This fee covers all means, lodging and supplies. The deadline to register is July 23. For more information, visit www.godiscalling.me or call (512) 949-2430.

Come and experience a day of encouragement and spiritual renewal with fellow Criminal Justice ministers and volunteers from throughout the Diocese of Austin. This day of spiritual retreat will offer a special opportunity to be attentive to God’s personal concern for those who provide this challenging and dynamic ministry. It will also provide the opportunity to hear from and interact with a number of distinguished speakers who will present on key criminal justice topics.

The Understanding Your Spiritual Archetype Retreat will be held at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton on July 27 from 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. The retreat will be based on Christine Valters Painter’s book, Illuminating the Way. You are invited to journey with the great saints and mystics of our tradition. By exploring a particular archetype, we will reflect on parts of ourselves that need further growth so as to bring us greater wholeness in our relationship to the Lord. Beverly Collin, assistant director will facilitate this retreat. Cost is $40 and includes lunch.

The Annual Co-ed High School Softball Tournament builds community through fun and fellowship among the youth of our diocese.

Sunday Mass a the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin is at 10 a.m. during the summer months. For more information visit www.schoenstatt.us.

Fatima Trinitarian 20 Decade Rosary is prayed every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish in Kyle (except on national holidays).

July 29, 2019 (Mon), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Christian leadership presumes a divine calling, a personally unique array of talents, and an acquired set of skills. The calling and talents are discerned as gifts, while skills can be learned and further developed through practice. This course will help you learn to distinguish between charisms, talents, and skills. It will also provide a good introduction to practical skills for ministry leadership--planning, community building, conflict management, managing effective meetings, and group facilitation—among others. (6 total clock hours)

San José Parish in Austin will host adult faith formation classes on Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning July 29 in Rooms 1C and 1E. The classes will be offered in English and in Spanish. Those who want to learn more about their faith and the sacraments are encouraged to attend. Details: call (512) 444-7587.

July 30, 2019 (Tues), 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This class shares time-tested skills and strategies for successful catechetical leadership, while also identifying and proposing new approaches to leadership (4 hours)

Martes, 16 y 30 de julio de 2019—9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. La teoría del aprendizaje es un intento a describir como aprende la gente, para así entender mejor el complejo proceso del aprendizaje humano. La manera en que comunicamos y recibimos información es aún un estilo de aprendizaje. Cada persona aprende de forma distinta y cada uno tiene diferentes fortalezas. Este curso le ayudara a entender las teorías de aprendizaje y sus diferentes estilos, para así tener una variedad de técnicas de enseñanza que ayuden a sus niños a desarrollar sus propias fortalezas en aprendizaje. (4 horas) Preguntas a: (512) 949-2492

The National Summit for Ministries with youth and young adults will be held from Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - Friday, August 2, 2019 (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time) at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

This class considers the wide variety of people to be catechized and offers strategies for catechetical leaders to engage all of them in life-giving formation. (4 total clock hours)