As catechetical and youth ministry leaders, called to missionary discipleship, we strive to involve the community by word and deed to live the Gospel in their daily life. We accompany families, the parish, and the world at large as we join the mission of Christ to love.
This vision includes:
Provide a catechesis which involves a lifelong process of conversion and evangelization;
Uphold the traditions and teachings of the Church;
Collaborate with parish and diocesan leaders, the parish community, parents, and catechists;
Provide on-going formation and professional training for all ministry leaders;
Pursue opportunities for professional growth in all appropriate areas.
The Office of Evangelization and
Catechesis has a long history of offering
various formation classes to help those interested grow in their knowledge of our
Catholic faith. The format, topics, and
even names of the programs have been
different over the approximate 40-year
history. Most recently, you may have
heard of our Basic and Advanced Formation programs.