Easter Season: A Living Proclamation

A Track for Everyone

The VLCFF has an e-course for everyone—in a wide variety of subjects and tracks designed to help form disciples and strengthen the life of the Body of Christ in every season of ministry. For those called to accompany others, we provide tracks in Adult Formation Leadership, Youth Ministry, Catechesis, and Disabilities Ministry—equipping learners to serve with pastoral skill, knowledge, and compassion. For deeper grounding in what the Church believes, our Catholic Culture, Catholic Doctrine, and Church History tracks connect tradition to today's questions and opportunities for evangelization.

We also invite focused study through tracks on Scripture and Spirituality, helping learners pray, interpret, and proclaim the Word with confidence. Marian Studies offers a contemplative path into discipleship with Mary, while Social Justice formation integrates Catholic social teaching with concrete practices of mercy and mission. Across every track, our aim is the same: to form mature, Spirit-led disciples who can build up the Church and witness Christ to the world. Check out our Course Catalog to view all these tracks and the courses within them!

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The Radiate Christ Awards

Earlier this year, we were invited to attend an appreciation banquet, Radiate Christ Awards, organized by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati's Center for the New Evangelization, where six awardees received recognition for their work within their parishes. It was truly a celebration of lay ministers who go the extra mile as missionary disciples in their areas of ministry. Archbishop Emeritus Dennis M. Schnurr was in attendance, as was about 200 people from all over the archdiocese.

In addition to several other organizations who were there, the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives (IPI) also showed their support by graciously donating toward the ceremony, and was represented by Dorothy Mensah-Aggrey (Associate Director for English Curriculum) and Liliana Montoya (Associate Director of Spanish Curriculum and Ministry). The IPI is truly blessed to work with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, one of our 70+ Diocesan Partners, to promote and celebrate the lay ministry happening there, especially through the English and Spanish courses offered to them here at the VLCFF!

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Celebrating Two UD Journeys

On January 21st, at the University of Dayton Service Anniversary Luncheon, we joyfully celebrated two remarkable milestones of our team: Jeaninne Chaffin's 30th year at the University, and Margie McCrate's 25th. Jeaninne began her UD journey in 1995, supporting both the History and Philosophy Departments, and later found her home with us, where she's spent the past 25 years working alongside Sr. Angela Ann as an Administrative Assistant. Her dedication has helped connect us to the global Church, and she is known for her warm communication with people across the country and the world.

Margie joined UD in 2000, embracing a new chapter after years as a stay-at-home mom, and grew through roles in Religious Studies, Christian Leadership, and lastly, the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives. Also as an Administrative Assistant, her work has supported countless facilitators and students, fostering faith formation year after year.

Both Jeaninne and Margie embody the spirit of service that defines our mission, and we have been so blessed by their years of dedication!