Universal Prayers for Lay Ministry and for Mental Health Awareness (Bulletin Materials) – Updated
Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry and for Mental Health Awareness.
Lifelong Learning Courses (Bulletin Materials) – Updated
All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. These courses are offered online and in person.
Online Course | Adapting Faith Formation | National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities (NCPD)
Knowing how to adapt faith formation to meet the needs of persons with disabilities can be a challenge. In this presentation, Jessie Lopez will detail the steps involved in adapting an existing curriculum for persons with disabilities, providing examples related to a study on saints and a Bible study.
In Person Course | Fratelli Tutti: Fraternity and Social Friendship
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities are open to anyone wanting to grow deeper in their faith and learn something new.
Online Course | The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities are open to anyone wanting to grow deeper in their faith and learn something new.
In Person Course | Sursum Corda: Understanding the Holy Mass
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities are open to anyone wanting to grow deeper in their faith and learn something new.
Advent Retreat
Reservations Requested by November 25th, 2024. Contact the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry at 330-744-8451.
In Person Course | The O Antiphons
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities are open to anyone wanting to grow deeper in their faith and learn something new. These sessions help all people, regardless of their role in the Parish, to experience a new understanding of belief and practice.
Official Appointment | October 28, 2024
Bishop David Bonnar accepts the retirement of Barbara Walko effective January 10, 2025 and appoints Margie Hynes as Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, effective January 11, 2025.
Online Course | SOWING GOD’S WORD: SHARING FAITH, NURTURING DISCIPLESHIP
Explore the foundations of catechesis and evangelization through Scripture and Church documents; reflect on the vocation of the catechist; examine the practice of the catechetical ministry for lifelong faith.Â
