Lisa Orchen Email & Phone Number

Connecticut, Various U.S. Locations

Design and deliver formation and training for R.C.I.A. Teams, Lay Ministers, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Chaplains, Catholic school educators and others in ministry for Catholic dioceses, parishes and retreat centers.Ignite spiritual growth as a sought-after retreat and spiritual reflection facilitator.Serve as Catechist, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Level I, II & III).Write for Liturgy Training Publications as an adjunct and principal author: At Home With The Word 2013-2016, 2024-2025, Sunday Prayer for Catechists 2016-2017, Keeping the Seasons Lent and Easter 2023, Keeping the Seasons Advent and Christmas 2023.

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, United States

Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish is a vibrant Roman Catholic parish in Rocky Hill, CT. I serve on a part-time basis on an energetic staff of ministry professionals. As the Director of Communications, I design and deliver dynamic, inspiring digital evangelization and catechesis for parishioners and friends of the community.Design and compose weekly electronic newsletter for 1900 recipients.Create content and maintain parish website (saintjosephinebakhita.org) and social media platforms.Coordinate Digital Disciples Ministry and all livestream efforts, reaching 300 households weekly.

University Of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame's McGrath Institute for Church Life is home to STEP, an online theological education program. STEP has inspired thousands of teachers and administrators to grow in their faith, share it with their students, and strengthen the Catholic identity of their schools. STEP courses provide: - a deeper understanding of Catholic beliefs and practices - an opportunity to grow in the faith with other educators - a supportive environment for ongoing faith formation - the convenience and flexibility of online instructionAn article in the Fall 2015 NCEA Momentum describes our work with Catholic schools:http://read.nxtbook.com/ncea/momentum/2015_fall/index.html#teachers_growing_in_faithAdditionally, I served as an on-line course facilitator for continuing education courses in theology and ministry (Catholic Faith and Tradition, RCIA, Catechetical Models, Eucharist, Sacraments, Liturgy), and developed two courses: Catholic Faith and Tradition for School Teachers and Emerging Models of Catechesis.mcgrath.nd.edu

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Supported Catholic school and parish ministry leaders, on a team of 20 collaborative leaders. Led all aspects of adult faith formation for diocesan network of Catholic schools.Coordinated Archdiocesan formation events, conference days and liturgies for Catholic school teachers, parish catechetical leaders, catechists, and lay ministry aspirants.Presented retreats and workshops on catechesis, prayer and educational ministry to Catholic school teachers, parish groups and those in formation for ministry.Consulted with Catholic school leaders on best practices in faith formation and strengthening Catholic identity.Represented the Archdiocese of Hartford and presented at national professional conferences.

Rocky Hill, Ct

Served in collaborative leadership role fostering the spiritual growth of welcoming, inclusive, growing, social justice-oriented parish of 1,500 households.Guided vibrant liturgical life in collaboration with active Liturgy Committee.Grew R.C.I.A. and welcomed large cohorts of new Catholics every year.Renovated faith formation from traditional to intergenerational model.Provided substantial pastoral care, accompanying parents through crisis births and families through end-of-life care and funeral planning.Provided strategic leadership, organization and human resource acumen for parish staff.Assisted with the financial management of the parish and served on Finance Council.

Master Of Divinity

Bachelor Of Arts Degree