Faith Formation

Father Frazzati in gold vestments pours water from a seashell over the head of a young woman wearing white to baptize her during Easter Vigil

The Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry provides resources, consultation, and networking for parish-level catechetical and evangelization ministries. This office provides support for 100 Parish Ministers serving across the diocese, who provide formation opportunities for thousands of young people and adults in 81 parishes.

Online Course | Adolescent Catechesis: Renewing the Vision

New adult faith formation course begins soon! Adolescent Catechesis Participants are invited to consider adolescents within the context of the total life of the parish. Those who minister with adolescents and their families will explore pastoral practices and strategies that nurture their spirituality, call them to ongoing formation, and empower them to fulfill their roles […]

Online Course | CATHOLIC BELIEF & TRADITION

New adult faith formation course begins soon! To Accommodate More Students a 2nd Online Class Room has Been Opened CATHOLIC BELIEF & TRADITION Through study and personal reflection, examine the Creed as statements of belief about revelation, faith, Trinity, incarnation, redemption, and grace. CORE Course, 20 hours July 22 – October 28 Online Facilitator: TBD […]