Marriage Formation Reimagined

Online Program Now Open

We have reimagined formation for the sacrament of marriage from the ground up. Check out our new resources, our new program, and sign up for an account today to start preparing for the rest of your life - together in Christ.

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Opportunities Abound

Check out this exciting offerings in and around the diocese.

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Marriage Formation

Getting married in the diocese? Start here.

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Liturgical Formation

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Catechetical Formation

Resources & formation for the faithful.

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Previous Webinars

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Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute serves as the headquarters for formation for
all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools.

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Conversations on Race

What's Next?

Join us for our panel discussion about the Conversations on Race, where we will explore how to implement the many elements of our conversations into our schools, our parishes, and our homes.

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Marriage Prep

The Diocesan Marriage Preparation Class is designed to be an engaging, enriching, and beautiful presentation of the teachings of our faith.

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Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute serves as the headquarters for formation for all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools.

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True Love That Lasts

Best-selling author Jim Steffen’s book “The Secret of Growing True Love That Lasts,” found its way into Bishop Frank J. Caggiano’s hands…and then the pope’s! When Steffen heard that Bishop… Read More

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Fall 2020

Take Time To Plan

Check out our recommendations for how to approach faith formation in Fall 2020. Now's your chance to reimagine the way we connect others to Jesus.

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Family Movie Nights

Willow

Filled with sorcery, sword-fighting, and slapstick humor, “Willow” is a great choice for giving young kids a taste of the fantasy genre. This movie is a balance of myth and… Read More

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Catequizem

How well do you know Easter Sunday?

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Featured Resources

From daily reads to planned journeys, discover a library designed to fulfill a diocesan community of all ages with catechesis and spiritual nourishment.

Reflections

Mourning During the Pandemic

A Guide to Celebrating Loved Ones Lost in the Midst of COVID-19 “Coming in from the cold of a bleak winter’s day is perhaps an analogy for the place that… Read More

Liturgical Ministries

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

As we prepare for the reopenings of our churches, we have prepared a short tutorial for those who serve in these important ministries. Please take a few moments to watch… Read More

Early Adolescence

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

In case you missed it, here is the recording of our webinar with Doug Tooke of OBD Films and our great conversation about parish ministry with families. Download the slides… Read More

Reflections

On Praying the Rosary

I miss my dad every night around 7:30 pm. That’s when we stop everything and pray the Rosary. We started back in March when we hosted Nine Days of Prayer in… Read More

Reflections

Springtime. Finally.

We turned a corner here in Connecticut this weekend. No, we are still quarantined and still going to school virtually. That will likely continue for some time. We stay safe… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Watch Our Lenten Retreat: Falling Into Grace

In case you missed it, our recent webinar is now available to watch online! This one-hour webinar with Steve Angrisano was presented on March 26, 2020: Often, we can become… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Lenten Resources

This Lent, why not let us do the heavy lifting and provide you with a plethora of resources from across the web to make your Lenten load a little lighter.… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Bible Sunday

Pope Francis has issued an apostolic letter entitled “Aperuit Illis,” instituting the “Sunday of the Word of God” for all dioceses and churches throughout the world. “I hereby declare that the… Read More

Upcoming Events

Check out all the new opportunities for you to learn, connect with each other, learn from one another, and grow in faith!

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