Leadership Development

• Theology
• Ministry Formation
• Annual Events

Theology

Online Theology Courses
As part of its effort to offer Adult Faith Formation in a wide variety of formats, the diocesan Office of Christian Formation has partnered with two noted Catholic universities to make on-line theology courses available for discounted tuition rates.  On-line courses presented by both Notre Dame University and the University of Dayton offer 15-18 courses available throughout the  year.

The Adult Faith Formation Committee hopes that parish and ministry leaders in all aspects of parish and institutional life in particular will take advantage of this opportunity to both deepen their personal faith and their understanding of the Catholic tradition.

Click here for further details on the online Courses.

Contact:  Office of Christian Formation

Ministry Formation

PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation
"You did not choose me, no I chose you."-- John 15:16
A self-directed training program for catechists of adults, youth and children.

Learn more about PATHWAYS.

Contact:  Emily Filippi @  efilippi@richmonddiocese.org

Just Faith
JustFaith is an intensive faith formation process that emphasizes the Gospel message of peace and justice, Catholic social teaching and the intersection of spirituality and action. The aim of JustFaith is to enable participants to develop a passion for justice and to express this passion in concrete acts of social ministry.

For further details, visit http://www.justfaith.org

RCIA Formation

RCIA Formation questions, information and formation should be referred to The Office of Worship.

Contact: Catherine Combier-Donovan, Office of Worship

New Leader Institute

The New Catechetical Leader Institute is offered every summer for leaders with at least one year experience as a parish leader.  It is a residential, four day event that includes prayer, catechetical theory and practice, study of national and diocesan documents and other "hands-on" issues.

Contact:  Emily Filippi @ efilippi@richmonddiocese.org.

 Annual Events

Sullivan Conference for Catechetical Leaders

Christian Formation sponsors an annual meeting each May for Catechetical Leaders from across the diocese.  The conference serves three purposes for participants:

• To be enriched by an expert in the field of catechetics or theology
• To relax and socialize with peers in catechetical ministry
• To pray with and support one another in Ministry

Contact:  Emily Filippi @ efilippi@richmonddiocese.org.

Sowers of Justice Annual Assembly

Sowers of Justice is a network of Catholic people and groups working with the Office of Justice and Peace, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, and others committed to social justice.