Ongoing formation and degree programs are essential to the formation of parish catechetical leaders. The following opportunitites assist leaders in their catechetical skills development.
2008-2009 Calendar of Diocesan Events for parish catechetical leaders
January Leadership Conference - January 5 - 8, 2009
Register here - Early Bird by December 15, 2008
Brochure (English) (Spanish)
Night of Evangelization - Noche de Evangelización
Register here - register by December 31, 2008
Flyer (English) (Spanish)
Jeff Cavins' "Great Adventure Bible Timeline " - October 11, 2008
Join Jeff Cavin's for his popular Bible Timeline presentation that walks through the entire Old Testament. A great event for catechists, RCIA teams, neophytes and Catholics who want to learn more about God's word and understand what it means to read scripture from the heart of the Church.
Visit www.BibleStudyExpo.org for complete details.
Register here -
Deadline for Early Bird Regisration ($39.95) is Wednesday, October 1 - after that $49.95.
Brochure
Martin Zavala "La Historia del Pueblo de Dios:
Un Viaje a Traves de la Biblia - October 11, 2008
Join Martin Zavala for a Spanish presentation charting out the Story of Our Salvation History. A great event for catechists, RCIA teams, neophytes and Catholics who want to learn more about God's word and understand what it means to read scripture from the heart of the Church.
Visit www.BibleStudyExpo.org for complete details.
Register here -
Deadline for Early Bird Regisration ($39.95) is Wedneday, October 1 - after that $49.95.
Brochure
Professional Development Day - November 13, 2008
Evangelization in the Hispanic
CultureThe Hispanic community represents one of the greatest forces for evangelization in our diocese. The culture and setting of Hispanics today create unique opportunities and challenges for our parishes. This workshop is designed to help give parishes the resources they need to serve the needs of the Hispanic community and to mobilize them for the spreading of the Gospel.
Register Online - Deadline Tuesday, November 11 by 12 pm
Flyer
Parish Advent Staff Retreats - December 8-12, 2008
Join Kevin Saunders (in English) and Martin Zavala (in Spanish) for an
excellent day of Parish Staff development as we examine the meaning and
challenge of the Incarnation. This retreat day is designed for the entire
parish staff.
Brochure (English) (Spanish) Deadline by December 3, 2008
Professional Development Day
(Tentative) - February 19, 2009
Parish Secretary & Receptionist Luncheon - March 5, 2009
Lenten Retreat/Mt. Claret Retreat Center - March 12, 2009
Frs. Charlie Goraibe and Paul Sullivan
Orientation Luncheon (Tentative) - August 7, 2009
Fall Kickoff (Tentative) - August 19, 2009
Other Formation Opportunities in Catechetics
Kino Institute for Ministry Formation
Higher Education Opportunities in the Diocese
Higher Education in Catechetics
- Franciscan University Distance Learning
- Maryvale Institute (England) Distance Learning
