Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives mobilizes the resources of the University of Dayton for partnerships with the Church that create and implement innovative pastoral initiatives designed to meet the needs of the Church and to articulate faith within the context of contemporary culture.
The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives and Dayton parishes have partnered to create a new Hispanic catechetical program to train catechists. The in-person sessions provide lessons on the Catholic faith, Mary, the sacraments, liturgy and the process of initiating the faith of adults. Learn more
Faith Friday Presentation
The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, in collaboration with Bayard, Inc., held its first Friday Faith conversation webinar in November. Bill Johnston, professor of Religious Studies, discusses how we celebrate Mass and offers suggestions for a more full and rich spiritual experience during his presentation, “Christ our Living Bread.”
Look for more Faith Friday events in 2023!
What Do We Provide?
Resources for Inclusive Catechesis: The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives serves as a support network and resource to individuals with disabilities and their families by providing DVDs and print resources, consultations, and networking opportunities.
The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation: A growing initiative to offer adult religious education and faith formation anytime and anywhere via the internet.
The Forum for Young Catechetical Leaders: A two-year program for students of the University of Dayton. The goal is to prepare students to become outstanding catechists or religion teachers.
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'For everybody who walks through these doors, they’ll become immediately aware we are a Catholic, Marianist institution.'
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IPI strives to proclaim the Good News as uncertainty and changes unfold in the Global Church.
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Their mission is to work for the common good.
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The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives and local parishes have teamed up to create a new Hispanic catechetical program.
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The Institute for Pastoral Initiatives facilitates a milestone for Malawi through online faith formation classes.
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Tech program online offers island residents much-needed skills.