Parish Leaders: In Person

During this in-person meeting, all parish catechetical leaders will meet for prayer, fellowship, and new ideas. Our speaker is Dr. Joseph White, a Child and Family Psychologist and Associate Publisher for Catechetical Resources at OSV Publishing.

We will open the doors promptly at 10 am for refreshments and then begin with morning prayer.

There will be a brief presentation by Dr. White, and then we will break for lunch.

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

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.

About Our Presenter:

Dr. Joseph White is a Child and Family Psychologist and Associate Publisher for Catechetical Resources at OSV Publishing.  He formerly served as a parish Director of Faith Formation for two years, and then worked for seven years as Director of Family Counseling and Family Life for the Diocese of Austin, Texas. Dr. White has written twelve books and numerous articles about catechesis, Catholic education, spirituality, and ministry, including Listening for God in Everyday Life and the Companion to the Directory for Catechesis. He is co-author of the Allelu and Alive in Christ religion series. He also served on the working group that wrote the Handbook on the Catechetical Accompaniment Process for the Institute on the Catechism at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.