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Office of Christian Formation

Leadership Development

Theology

University of Dayton Online Theology Courses
As part of its effort to offer Adult Faith Formation in a wide variety of formats, Christian Formation has partnered with University of Dayton to make on-line theology courses available for discounted tuition rates.  The University of Dayton offers courses available throughout the  year.

Parish and ministry leaders in all aspects of parish and institutional life in particular can 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 University of Dayton online Courses.  http://vlc.udayton.edu

Contact:  Bernadette Harris - bharris@richmonddiocese.org


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:  Katie McMaster @ kmcmaster@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: Office of Worship


New Leader Institute

The Upper Room is designed for volunteer leaders and those interested in formation to prepare them for effective parish catechetical or youth ministry, especially in smaller parish settings.

This overnight retreat is designed to be both spiritually enriching and practical; providing opportunities for prayer, theological reflection and discernment, as well as skill-based sessions useful to leaders in catechetical and youth ministry.  The workshop will provide a basic foundation in the areas of Theology of Ministry, Nature & Purpose of Catechesis, Communication Skills, Forming & Nourishing "Volunteers", Catechetical Planning, Whole Community Catechesis, and more.  The Christian Formation budget will subsidize this event to make this opportunity more affordable for all.

Contact:  Bernadette Harris @ bharris@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.

Contact:  Colleen Barranger @ colleen.barranger@cccofa.org