Explore Alpha

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Have you heard about Alpha, but really don't know much about this evangelization initiative? Explore Alpha is a short, 1.5 hour introduction to the story and convictions of the Alpha Course – a tool that has helped millions of people around the world discover a relationship with Jesus. On November 28th, parish leaders will gather [...]

Professional Development Week 2019

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

The Office of Family Catechesis cordially invites you to grow in faith, expand your ministry skills, and fellowship with other parish leaders at at the 2019 Professional Development Week. During three intensive days, workshops will be offered in a variety of key areas, including Evangelization, Family Catechesis, Healing,  RCIA, Disabilities, Pastoral Care, Canon Law, and [...]

Explore Alpha

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Explore Alpha takes you behind the story and convictions of the Alpha Course – a tool that has helped millions of people around the world discover a relationship Jesus. Gather with other church leaders to engage in discussions around Alpha and the challenges and opportunities for church growth, unity, evangelism, and reaching the next generation [...]

Pastoral Care Professional Development Day

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Across the diocese, thousands of elderly or vulnerable adults need pastoral support and eucharistic visits. Is your parish equipped to serve those needing pastoral care? Do your volunteers receive the formation and skills they need? Pastoral care requires sensitivity, spiritual maturity, and a willingness to see Christ in the sick and dying. This workshop is [...]

New RCIA Leaders/Team Professional Development Day

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Do you lead or assist with the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)? The second Vatican council restored the ancient order of the catechumenate. The complex steps of the RCIA process are designed to lead the new convert into a full conversion of life, mind, and heart to Jesus Christ. These two separate days [...]

Veteran RCIA Leaders/Team Professional Development Day

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Do you lead or assist with the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)? The second Vatican council restored the ancient order of the catechumenate. The complex steps of the RCIA process are designed to lead the new convert into a full conversion of life, mind, and heart to Jesus Christ. These two separate days [...]

2019 Catechetical Congress

Phoenix Convention Center 100 N Third St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

The Love of Christ Impels Us As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese of Phoenix, Remember the Fidelity of Jesus, we also remember that “the love of Christ impels us” to share faith in him. Keynote speaker and veteran evangelist Andre Regnier, founder of Catholic Christian Outreach, will share how to evangelize effectively. [...]

Catechetical Sunday

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Catechetical Sunday 2023 - September 17th Catechetical Sunday is held annually by the USCCB as a time when parishes are encouraged to pray for, bless, and commission their parish catechists and teachers. Resources for the day are available on the USCCB webpage (in English and Spanish).    

Sunday of the Word of God

Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ, United States

“He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Lk 24:45). The Sunday of the Word of God was instituted by Pope Francis in 2019 and is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.  “a Sunday given over entirely to the word of God, so as to appreciate the inexhaustible riches contained in that constant [...]

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