Tiers of Services
The Most Important Goal in Catholic Schools & Parishes:
“Making Disciples of Jesus Christ who become Saints”
~ Fr. Mike Schmitz, Louisville’s CEF Dinner 2023
We can design content specifically tailored to connect with people in your Parish &/or School . . .
ADULTS of all ages PARENTS of children preparing for Sacraments
Supplement to RCIA TEENS & their PARENTS
GSIB provides excellent mental health care that is rooted and informed by a Catholic-Christian vision of the human person
Our clinicians are passionate about helping individuals uncover their strengths, improve their resilience, discover their story, and live a more healthy and happy life
We offer psychoeducational presentations tailored for your needs to large or small audiences on a wide variety of topics {relationships, parenting, technology, gender, resilience & much more}
Special Presentations @ Good Shepherd Institute of the Bluegrass
The extensive training and experience of our psychoeducational presenters enable them to speak to various groups on topics such as: relationships, improving mental health, parenting, marriage, the effects of technology, grief, responding to issues of homosexuality / gender identity, postpartum depression, work-life balance, the effects of physical health on mental health, how to increase resilience, and so much more!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT for Faculty & Staff
Retreats for YOUTH
Supplement Religious Education (PREP)
or Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Throughout the year, we can offer sessions ranging from an hour to multi-day experiences; during the school/business day or in the evenings; single-day retreats or weekly series ... we will design what works best for you and your people!
We make disciples by delivering truth with love, guaranteed.
FRIENDSHIP TIER #1
Grants access to (1) of our main discipleship opportunities: Bright, Animate, Explore, or Awaken Level 1
FAMILY TIER #2
Opens Tier 1 + Awaken Level 2, Parent / Faculty Q&A Sessions, & GSIB Psych. Ed. Presentations
FAITH TIER #3
Unlocks access to Tiers 1 & 2 + our most rigorous series called “Journey: Live God’s Adventure”; Awaken Level 3 & the Reveal Course is also unlocked
FREEDOM TIER #4
Begins the more in-depth offering of Imagine: TOB Parts 1, 2, & 3 + grants the option to create your own custom package of discipleship opportunities
Breakdown of Discipleship Opportunities
* { “TOB Movie Nights”, “Excursions”, “Retreats”, & “Pilgrimages” are special customizable offerings of Family Renewal Project
and can be scheduled as desired above and beyond what you see here. This breakdown of opportunities is not an exhaustive list } *
Offered in our Friendship Tier #1
- 8 Sessions Per School Year = 60-90m / Month
- Designed for high school teens during school hours with activities & discussion
- 3 to 5 year plan to increase depth of TOB content
- Integrates the K-12 Ruah Woods Curriculum into the DYS Formation Model
Offered in our Friendship Tier #1
- 4 or 5-day course (90m / day) = 5-6 Hours
- Teens only (8th or 9th grade during the school day)
- Covers direct topics on dating, marriage, sex, and pregnancy
Offered in our Friendship Tier #1
- 2 entry sessions (2hr / session) = 4 Hours
- Evenings with parents present
- Brief glimpse of TOB themes & DYS Model
- Generally offered to 7th-12th grade
Offered in our Friendship Tier #1
- 8 basic sessions (2hr / session) = 16 Hours
- Generally evenings with parents present
- Can be adapted to the classroom only
- Reviews the entire DYS Model (Levels 1-8)
Offered in our Faith & Freedom Tiers #3-4
- Weekly (1hr / session) = 165 Hours after 4 Years
- Ongoing classroom formation over 2-4 years (5th-8th) or (9th-12th)
- Can also be adapted to weekly family faith formation in the evenings & PD for teachers
- Covers the entire DYS Model (Levels 1-8)
Offered in Friendship & Family Tiers #1-2
- Distinct Day-Retreats (6-8 hr / ret) = 24 Hours after Awaken Level 3
- Typically on Saturdays or professional development (PD) in June
- Can be offered as ‘advanced’ with a comprehensive study guide
- Equivalent to DYS Level 1-3
Offered in Faith & Freedom Tiers #3-4
- 3-day course (6-8 hr / day) = 24 Hours
- Typically offered as PD in June, but can be adapted as needed
- Equivalent to DYS Levels 4-6
- Focuses on the central message of the Gospel
Offered in Faith & Freedom Tiers #3-4
- 3 separate courses (3hr/session) = 80+ Hours
- TOB1(4Weeks) TOB2(8Weeks) TOB3(15Weeks)
- Thoroughly covers direct TOB themes and topics
- Equivalent to DYS Levels 7-8
- Designed for those ready to delve into deeper and more delicate conversations.
Offered only in Freedom Tier #4
- 5-day Discipleship Course = 30 Hours (DYS 1-8)
- Includes daily prayer with breakfast, lunch, and dinner + overnight accommodations
- Covers the entire DYS Adventure (Levels 1-8)
- Designed for those ready to receive the depth of Christ's Love and make disciples of all nations through discipline, service, and compassion
Offered only in Freedom Tier #4
- 70 Sessions = 180 Hours (DYS Levels 1-8)
- Small group discipleship, ongoing conversations
- Following the Holy Family's example, we do the slow, hard, intentional work of making disciples
- Can be completed in 3-4 years (based on the amount of time Jesus spent with his disciples)
- Designed for those searching for real friendship and deep, meaningful conversations
Teacher & Catechist Training in Discipleship
- Designed to breakdown the DYS Model & show our in-depth, step-by-step methodology
- Provides practical tips & ideas for how best to share the message of Theology of the Body
- Illustrates all relevant & top-notch programs, curriculums, and teaching resources in TOB
TIERS OF
SERVICES
Downloadable PDF Document Explaining the Tiers of Services & Discipleship Opportunities
FRP at Parishes & Schools - Tiers of Service.pdf