Gathering for Faith Formation Leaders (Deanery E)
Gathering for Faith Formation Leaders (Deanery E)
February 9, 2027
10:00am - 1:00pmSt. Francis
35 Norfield Rd
Weston, CT 06883
Join fellow Faith Formation leaders for a time of connection, collaboration, and shared learning, while Ana Arista discusses Welcoming Children and Families in Christian Initiation.
These gatherings are designed to foster meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges facing our ministries, celebrate what is working well, identify areas where support may be needed, and explore ways to strengthen faith formation efforts in our parishes. Together, we will encourage one another, share resources, and deepen our commitment to our shared mission of accompanying people in their journey of faith.
About the Presentation
Before the Easter Vigil, OCIA Rites, or even the Period of Inquiry occurs, comes a welcoming conversation and a posture of hospitality with families. In this session, presented by a seasoned catechetical leader and national catechetical consultant, we'll discuss best practices in welcoming children and their families. Come and see how to facilitate early conversations to encourage families in their faith journey. Show the love of Christ through hospitality and provide meaningful encounters, not only in this stage, but throughout the OCIA journey.
About Our Presenter 
Ana Arista has over three decades of experience as an early childhood educator and a catechetical leader in bicultural and bilingual parishes in central Texas. She is a national presenter on catechesis and is the co-author of four books on catechesis, OSV’s annual Totally Catholic VBS, and the Allelu! religion series and serves as Senior Catechetical Consultant and Solutions Leader for OSV Publishing.
Please register for the meeting in your deanery in LEAD
Gathering for Faith Formation Leaders (Deanery E)
February 9, 2027
10:00am - 1:00pm