Family Catechesis-Parish Leadership Support
www.familycatechesisphx.orgSupporting the Mission of Evangelization & Catechesis
Faith begins in the family, the domestic church. As part of the Division of Education and Evangelization, the Department of Family Catechesis provides support, services, and on-going formation to parishes, pastors, priests and leaders to enable them in the Church's mission of evangelization and Catechesis. Brochure
- Catechetical Leadership
- Adult Faith Formation
- Children's Catechesis
- Youth & Adult Ministry
- Pastoral Care
- Evangelization with Persons with Disabilities
Support & Formation. Designed to help you serve.
As a leader in catechesis or youth evangelization you are publicly appointed by the pastor, with the responsibility of administering a particular parish program. The following resources are meant to assist you in your service to your pastor and parish community. Don't see something you need, let us know.
Formation
Support
Resources
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel." Mark 16:15
Support & Resources to help parish leaders serve.
The National Directory for Catechesis reminds us that “Adult catechesis should be the organizing principle which gives coherence to the various catechetical programs offered by a particular church’" (#48). Below are resources to help you design, implement, and maintain effective programs for adult evangelization and catechesis.
Need help??? Just contact us, we have multiple resources to help assist you serve adults at your parish.
Adult Evangelization and Catechesis
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Resources for Returning Catholics
Bible Study
Popular Links
"Let the children come to me and do not prevent them." Matthew 19:14
Support and Resources to help parish leaders serve.
Recognizing the right of each child to know, love and serve the Lord, and the role of parents as primary educators the links below are designed to assist parish leaders in the design, implementation and evaluation of
Need help??? Just contact us, we have multiple resources to help assist you serve the children at your parish.
Curriculum Support (Publishers Directory) USCCB Conformity List for Approved Texts Sacramental Policies for Children Children's Service Projects Catechist Formation Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
Support, Formation, Fellowship
The Department of Family Catechesis serves Youth and Young Adult Evangelization by providing support, services and trainings to parishes, pastors, priests and leaders enabling them in the Church's mission of Evangelization and Catechesis.
Need help??? Just contact us, we have multiple resources to help assist you serve the teens and young adults at your parish.
2011 Calendar of Events
Youth Evangelization
Useful Forms
Catholic Scouting
Sacrament Policies
2011 Youth Leader Survey
Initial Results of Survey
Youth Catechism
Retreat Centers
Popular Links
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
Support, Formation, Fellowship
The Department of Family Catechesis assists pastors and parish staffs to develop and implement ministries at the parish and diocesan level that seek to fully integrate persons with disabilities and/or illnesses, into the everyday faith life of the Roman Catholic Community.
We offer training, support and program development for Parish Leadership through:
- Specialized Training for leaders in evangelization & outreach to the homebound
- Specialized training for Pastoral care of the sick, hospitalized and bereaved
- Membership and Meetings for the Association of Pastoral Ministers of Care
Resources for Pastoral Care Leaders New Online Resource Manual!!!
Pastoral Care Policy (Jan 6, 2011) [ English | Spanish ]
Association for Pastoral Ministers of Care
Bereavement Training and Resources from Catholic Cemeteries
Bible Study
Adult Evangelization and Catechesis
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
Support and Resources to help parish leaders serve.
All persons with disabilities have the capacity to proclaim the Gospel and to be living
witnesses to its truth within the community of faith and offer valuable gifts. The Church’s pastoral response in such situations is to learn about the disability, offer support to the family, and welcome them (NDC 49). Below are resources designed to help you serve children and adults with disabilities.
Need help??? Just contact us, we work with national and local agencies to insure leaders get the support, advice and materials they need.
National Resources
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
Ministry Specific
National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
Tip Sheets
National Catholic Office for the Deaf
Catechesis for Deaf Children
University of Dayton Resources for Inclusive Catechesis
Books & Curriculum for Children with Disabilities
United State Conference of Catholic Bishops
Special Needs Resource Directory
Pastoral Statement on Disabilities
Sacramental Guidelines
Local Resources
Cognitive Disability Support
Faith & Light provides support for persons with cognitive disabilities, their families and friends who gather regularly as local faith communities. For more information, contact Delia Gonzales.
Parish Based Ministry to the Deaf
[ East Valley | West Valley | Central Valley ]
Parishes with ASL Interpretation
Annual Retreat for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Emmaus Retreat sponsored by Blessed Sacrament
Family Catechesis
400 E. Monroe
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 354-2323
MaryBeth Mueller
Executive Director
Ryan Hanning
Director of Parish Leadership Support
(602) 354-2321
Carmen Portela
Director of Parish Leadership Support in Spanish
(602) 354-2031
Mike Phelan
Marriage and Respect Life Issues
(602) 354-2355
Victoria Smith
Admin. Assistant
(602) 354-2323
