An Evening with Catechists

All catechists are invited to join us on Thursday, January 16th, for an insightful presentation by Sr. M. Johanna Paruch, FSGM, “The Catechist and Catholic School Teacher as Leaders and Models… Read More

Engaging Parents in Faith Formation

Join us for an insightful session on Thursday, November 7th, where Denise Utter will discuss meaningfully engaging families and nurturing their faith at home. With extensive experience helping adults locally… Read More

Understanding the New OCIA

The Institute for Catholic Formation is offering a workshop on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at Queen of All Saints Hall at the Catholic Center… Read More

March 1 Webinar: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Parish

An understanding of trauma and its impact on us, practices which help restore, and three characteristics of a trauma informed parish. Presenters: Mike Carotta & Scott Herd We have been… Read More

NCCL February 16 Online Conference – Adult Faith Formation

What’s Working in Adult Faith Formation February 16, 2023 Online Conference Discover what’s working in adult faith formation – effective practices, models, approaches, and programming – in a 3-part Online… Read More

NCCL February 15 Online Conference – Family Faith Formation

What’s Working in Parent and Family Faith Formation Discover what’s working in parent and family faith formation – effective practices, models, and approaches – in a 3-part Online Conference. Program… Read More

Postponed: Best Practices for RCIA

This event is postponed. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), also called the Catechumenate, is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith for persons who… Read More

New Faith Formation Leaders Orientation

Ideally, this gathering is for anyone who has begun in ministry in their parish in the last year or so, but, all are welcome. We will cover diocesan policies, best… Read More

New Directory: Summary and Implications

In June 2020, The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization released a new Directory for Catechesis. The Directory reaffirms that science and technology are at the service of the… Read More

New Directory: The Catechetical Community

In June 2020, The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization released a new Directory for Catechesis. The third part, entitled “Catechesis in Particular Churches”, is dedicated to catechesis in… Read More

New Directory: The Catechetical Process

In June 2020, The Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization released a new Directory for Catechesis. The second part – “The process of catechesis” – underscores the importance of… Read More