Peter stands out in both readings today. He's the one who addresses the priests, religious leaders and others while under interrogation, announcing that Jesus is the stone they rejected who is now the cornerstone. He is the Risen One. It's Peter who jumps out of the boat upon learning that "It is the Lord", and confident of Jesus love and forgiveness, races to meet Him. How steady and sure he is now. He knew how to accept himself, repent, trust in the Lord, and finally turn over his own life. He came to know and to believe in the Lord.
   Father Bill spoke of mystical experiences recently with our neophytes and also with our staff. We've all had a few. They do cement the faith of those who recognize them and receive them with grateful joy. The thing is, I've  wondered over the years how someone could have walked with Monseñor Romero, then traded their Catholic faith for rent and groceries in this country. How could someone have a near death experience where they see light and a glimpse of heaven, then return to "consciousness"  and go back to life as usual. But then have I not done that?  I've had my share of mystical experiences, have seen glimpses of God's Glory, yet I return to the mundane, to what is immediately before me, como si nada! These are days to reflect upon, and to be in awe of the Mystery of faith. These are days to recall, to call forth again, our special moments with our Lord and to see clearly again. 
   A French priest, Louis Evely, once said that we are called to remember in the darkness what we once saw in the light. On the night of the crucifixion of Jesus, did Peter, James and John recall the time they saw Jesus in incredible light with Moses and Elijah on the mountain? Did the memory give them strength? Do your special moments with the Lord give you strength in times of darkness? Maybe you don't count yourself among the mystics, but the Lord gives mystical experiences to those with eyes to see. Out of the very mundane, the Lord calls us apart from time to time to strengthen our faith. In this Easter season, when we celebrate the Mystery of Salvation let's pause long enough to let Him touch us, to hear his invitation to touch Him.  

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POSITION CLASS
Full-time pastoral position
 
SUPERVISOR
Rev. William A. Thaden, Pastor
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
·         Candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic with a strong commitment to the philosophy of holistic, experience-based, and on-going formation in the Catholic faith and spirituality.
·         Possess a graduate degree in religious education, theology, or related field, or completion of the Diocese of Cleveland certification process for ministry. 
·         Have experience in administration and catechesis.
·         Be familiar with the Church’s catechetical documents.
·         Have the ability to work and lead in a team environment.
·         Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.  Bilingual English and Spanish preferred. 
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION
            The Director of Whole Parish Faith Formation is responsible for planning, implementing,   overseeing, and evaluating the catechetical mission of the parish.  This member of staff,  within the established diocesan guidelines, will foster results-focused innovation for the sake of the catechetical mission to all parishioners across the life cycle.  Essential for this end  will be the ongoing formation, empowerment and evaluation of a team of catechists as well as volunteer leaders to administer elements of the program.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  
Send a cover letter and resume by US mail or by email to:
Sacred Heart Chapel
RE:  Faith Formation Position
4301 Pearl Avenue
Lorain, OH  44055-3311
 
sacredheartchapellorain@gmail.com 
Subject line: Faith Formation Position
 

Core Values:	Valores Esenciales
Prayer Seeking intimacy with the Lord	Oración Buscar intimidad con el Señor
Formation Growing in understanding and deepening our conversion	Formación Crecer en comprensión y profundizar en conversión
Witness Loving one another as Jesus loves us	Testimonio Amarnos unos a otros como Jesús nos ama
Service Offering our talents, time and resources	Servicio Ofrecer nuestros talentos, tiempo y recursos
Inclusion Embracing the dignity of each person	Inclusión Reconocer la dignidad de cada persona

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to live as an engaging Catholic community, formed by the Gospel, nourished by the sacraments, and centered in the Eucharist.  Rooted in Hispanic cultures, we embrace diversity and welcome all.
We seek to grow in our faith and share it, to build unity and promote justice.

NUESTRA MISIÓN

Nuestra misión es vivir como una comunidad Católica comprometida, formada por el Evangelio, alimentada por los sacramentos, y centrada en la Eucaristía.  Arraigados en las culturas hispanas, celebramos la diversidad y acogemos a todos.  
Queremos crecer en nuestra fe y compartirla, fomentar la unidad y promover la justicia.