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September 13, 2018, Detroit – Many people spend months preparing for Christmas, but are you ready for Advent, the Church season that prepares the hearts of the faithful for Christmas?
Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, writer and speaker on adult faith formation, has written and published a 2018 Advent booklet, Prepare the Way of the Lord, through The Pastoral Center. The booklet includes a reflection for each day’s Scripture readings, as well as a suggested daily action and a brief prayer.
A retreat leader and a consultant for catechists and adult faith formation leaders, Sister Janet also once ministered as Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit. She is a recipient of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) Distinguished Service Award.
Prepare the Way of the Lord can be ordered through The Pastoral Center via the link provided above or through the Weber Shop at Weber Retreat and Conference Center, 517-266-4035 or [email protected].
September 12, 2017, Detroit – Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP, prolific author and speaker on adult faith formation and religious education, recently published two new books.
A Glorious Light Is Coming, a collection of prayers and reflections for Advent 2017, offers daily reminders on how to look for sparks of God’s light and love in the darkest of hours. Sister Janet’s second new book, How to Talk to Children about Jesus, gives parents practical tips on how to discuss with their children Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and major teachings, and suggests family activities and prayers.
A retreat leader and a consultant for catechists and adult faith formation leaders, Sister Janet also once served as Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of Detroit. She is a recipient the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) Distinguished Service Award.
Sister Janet’s new books can be ordered online through the links provided above or through the Weber Shop at Weber Retreat and Conference Center, 517-266-4035 or [email protected].