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Catechetical Leadership Formation Opportuntites

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

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