“Christ’s command to his apostles has resounded through

the ages, calling men and women of every race and nation

in every time and place to join him in announcing the

coming of God’s kingdom of love, justice, and peace with

clarity, enthusiasm, and resolve.” 

NDC 8

Events for Catechetical Leaders and Ongoing Formation 

        Roots of Faith  

        Scripture Alive: Conversations with the Word of God

        Great Expectations: Coaching Parents

        Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible

        A Morning of Faith Formation with Saundra Kennedy

        DRE Appreciation Day

        Passport to Success - Summer Institute

    Continuing Education...On-Line...

        STEP Program

Get Inspired...from Peggy Patenaude Retreat Day

         Walkthetalk.com

                     The Simple Truths of Service

Miscellaneous...

        Clearinghouse For Text & Manuals

Links for recent events...

        PastoralPlanning.com (Bill Huebsch - Dreams & Visions)

        Technology Workshop with Tim Welch

                      Orality, Literacy and Secondary Orality(PDF)

                      Creation Story

                      His Book - Technology Tools for Your Ministry:

                                                 No Mousing Around

Catechesis is that form of ministry whereby the good news of Jesus Christ is shared with those who have encountered Christ and are seeking to become His faithful disciples. It is a lifelong journey from baptism to eternity.

Catechists  are those  who have answered the call to this essential ministry of the church. These dedicated men and women of the church are vital to the ongoing mission of bringing about the kingdom of God. They are in need of support, on-going training, spiritual enrichment, and blessed affirmation to continue their service of bringing the good news to children, youth, and adults year after year.

The Office of Faith Formation seeks to form and energize catechists by offering training programs, workshops, retreats, conventions and other opportunities for enrichment. It also aims to support the catechetical leaders in each of the parishes of the diocese by offering guidance, affirmation, and training.  Additionally, structures and guidelines for effective parish programs for both youth and adults are provided by the office.  Organizing and offering  opportunities for networking with others in this ministry as well as individual affirmation and support constitute other  ways this goal is accomplished. 

It is the expressed desire and goal of the Office of Faith Formation to not only support the catechists and catechetical leaders in the parishes but also to offer formation opportunities of personal growth, spirituality, knowledge of theology, and pastoral expertise to all those who minister in parishes.

Basic Theological Overview of the Catholic Faith for All Adults

                                                     Three differentt pedagogical models, covering the basic areas of theology.

The 3 Learning Models are:

 1.  Seminar-style gatherings

 2.  Echoes of Faith Video Series

 3.  Online STEP program offered by

      the University of Notre Dame

   Including courses in scripture,   

   Christology, sacramental theology,

   ecclesiology, Church history and

   moral theology.

All are welcome to attend.

Developed for all adults, with particular emphasis on those who volunteer their time to serve within the various ministries of the parish.

For more information...                                      Registration Form

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Scripture Alive:

Conversations with the Word of God

A New One Year Training Program!

Bible study has become one of the most frequently asked for programs in parishes across the country.  To answer this growing request, the Office of Faith Formation has designed a one year training program to help adults learn to lead Bible sharing groups within their own parishes.

Sessions will be offered on Tuesdays

Beginning December 1, 2009

Morning Session 10 a.m. to Noon.

Morning Session will be held at

St. John Neumann, E. Freetown

or

Evening Session 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Evening Session will be held at

Catholic Education Center

Highland Ave, Fall River, MA

For Complete Brochure & Details

Registration Form    

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Flyer                                      Registration Form

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Connecting Catholic Families

with the Bible

A workshop for Parish Leaders

2010 National Workshop Series

Offered by the

Center for Ministry Development (CMD)

March 11, 2010

at

Holy Cross Parish

225 Purchase St

S. Easton, MA

Intended Audience:

Parish leaders who work with families: Pastors, Coordinators of Faith Formation/Religious Education, Pastoral Associates, Coordinators of Youth Ministry, Christian Initiation (RCIA) and Sacramental Preparation Coordinators, and other key ministers

Coordinators of Whole Community Catechesis or Intergenerational Faith Formation

For more information visit their website at www.cmdnet.org/bibleworkshop

Complete Brochure and Registration Form

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"Keys for Proclaiming the Word:

The Six Tasks of Catechesis"

A Morning Faith-Formation Workshop

Guest Speaker:

Saundra Kennedy, Ph.D.

Sponsored by:

W. H. Sadlier

Kathy Krane, Sales Representative

March 17, 2010

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fireside Grill

30 Bedford St.

Middleborough, MA

For more information or to register contact:

Kathy Krane

kkrane@sadlier.com

or by calling

1-800-582-5437 Ext.7104

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DRE Appreciation Day

May 27, 2010

Sacred Heart Retreat Center

Wareham, MA

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Program Brochure                        Registration Form

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Clearinghouse for Student Texts and Instructor Manuals

Parishes often have extra books and manuals they are willing to give away.

For more information on obtaining some of these materials, click here...

Click here for a Donation Form

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WWW www.fallriverfaithformation.org