This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

This week-long training is for catechists who have completed the Level 1, Part 1 formation in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) approach. See the 2026 formation schedule here.

CGS is a reflective-based catechetical program for children ages 3-12 that helps them further develop their relationship with God in a developmentally appropriate way. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Sunday worship, and Maria Montessori's educational philosophy.

Formation for those facilitating CGS involves at least ninety hours of in-person learning and is open to all catechists and parents.

Enrollment for this formation is now open! Please register in LEAD. You may not simply show up. Pre-registration is required. Otherwise, materials will not be available for you.

Event details

• Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 15th


• Formation from 9 am to 4 pm each day


• Doors open and hospitality begins at 8:00


• Join the group beforehand for Mass (optional)

Cost

• Inside Diocese of Bridgeport - $35 payable to the Diocese of  Bridgeport.


• Outside the Diocese of Bridgeport - $335 payable to the Diocese of Bridgeport.


• All food and materials are included.


• Unfortunately, accommodation is not provided.

The Diocese of Hartford and the USCCB are hosting a conference examining Listen, Teach, Send: A National Pastoral Framework for Ministries with Youth and Young Adults. This conference aims to equip catechetical leaders, educators, parents, and Ministers with Youth and Young Adult Leaders with strategies to empower today’s young disciples. Through engaging workshops, meaningful discussions, and breakout session opportunities, we’ll explore ways to listen to young people, teach with purpose, and send them out as confident disciples in their communities. Be part of the Mission. Join us at the summit!

Event schedule:

• 8 am Networking Breakfast


• 9:10 am Lectio Divina on the Road to Emmaus story led by Bishop Juan Miguel


• 10 am Presentation and workshop 1


• 11:50 am Lunch


• 12:50 pm Presentation and workshop 2


• 1:55 pm Presentation and workshop 3


• 4 pm Mass celebrated by Msgr. James A. Shanley

Please email institute@diobpt.org to register!

Bishop Caggiano is inviting all parish catechetical leaders to join him for a conversation, updates on initiatives, and more.

We will open the doors promptly at 9 am for refreshments, then begin morning prayer at 9:30 am. Presentations will include the evaluation process every parish will undertake in the coming years, updates for OCIA, sacramental record-keeping, and more. Plus, as always, we will be giving away tons of great stuff.

Please use the form below to RSVP so we know you are planning to join us. This meeting will not be recorded, so your in-person presence is expected.

Who Should Attend?

Everyone who bears responsibility for formation in the parish: DRE/CRE, youth ministry leaders, OCIA coordinators, and those who help prepare families, young people, or adults for reception of the sacraments.

Clergy are welcome, but not expected to attend.

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

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About Our Virtual Meetings
This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly to the live webinar. You may be asked to download Zoom. If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you would like to join by phone, dial one of these numbers: 646-518-9805, or 646-558-8656 and enter the Meeting ID: 874 3004 8463

Please note: the link for all parish leader check ins will be the same.

The next event will take place at St. Catherine of Siena in Trumbull on Sept. 17th, 2026 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Bryan Mercier will discuss How to Bring Lapsed Catholics Back Home. Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of the program. After an initial period of prayer, the lecturer will present a 45-minute talk. After a short break, there will be a 30-minute period of conversation and dialogue with participants.

Download the flyer here

Register Here

About the Forum

The Forum for Catholic Discipleship Lectures promotes the holistic formation of adult Catholics through encounters with truth, beauty, and goodness, while being accompanied in spiritual friendship the entire way.

About Our Presenter

Bryan Mercier is an on-fire Catholic speaker, author, and apologist. For more than two decades, Bryan has given life-changing youth retreats, keynote talks, Parish Missions, apologetics seminars, leadership training, and more. He spoken on TV and radio shows around the country including Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio, and EWTN. Bryan is the founder and president of Catholic Truth, an organization that reaches millions of people across the globe. Catholic Truth teaches and builds up the Church using effective apologetics and evangelization, faith formation, and more than 10 social media platforms. Catholic Truth currently has close to 100,000 subscribers on YouTube and almost 1,000 videos online. Bryan has written two books and is working on five more.

Gracias por inscribirse para la formación para el matrimonio. Su formación se llevará a cabo en persona en la iglesia San Pedro, 695 Colorado Ave, Bridgeport, CT

• Comenzamos a las 8:30 am y continuamos hasta las 5:00 pm.


• Recuerden que el retiro es solo para la pareja... si tiene hijos, favor de conseguir a alguien que los cuide.


• Habrá desayuno ligero y almuerzo

Felicitaciones por el gran evento en sus vidas y esperamos verlos.

Inscríbase ahora Se le invitará a inscribirse en el grupo matrimonial de LEAD, responder a algunas preguntas sobre usted y elegir una clase para la formación presencial.

All parents and mentor families participating in First Witnesses are invited to a half-day retreat focused on renewing our call to be the first witnesses of faith for our children and one another. Whether you are reasoning young children or accompanying families as a mentor, this retreat offers an opportunity to gather in prayer, deepen your understanding of the vital role of parents in passing on the faith, learn from fellow families, and be strengthened in your mission to cultivate a vibrant Catholic culture at home.

The retreat will also provide a chance to connect with other First Witnesses families from parishes across the diocese. Together, we will share experiences, encourage one another, and discover the warmth of a growing community of parents and mentors committed to helping families and their children encounter Christ.

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided in the morning with lunch to follow.

If interested in participating in this event, please email Todd Kellogg at todd.kellogg@diobpt.org

All parishes enrolled will be contacted

OCIA Open Office Hours is an optional monthly gathering for Pastors and OCIA coordinators. This is an opportunity to discuss questions about any part of the OCIA process, including, but not limited to, canonical questions, pastoral planning, how to develop a curriculum, how to form and prepare unformed teenagers and children for the reception of the sacraments, mystagogy, and other topics related to OCIA ministry.

The purpose of these sessions is to support those serving in OCIA ministry by providing practical guidance, concrete resources, and actionable steps to strengthen and enrich their parish's OCIA process.

Register Now! You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom log in info.