Family Catechesis

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. Family Catechesis – the Impossible Journey – or Not? Parents catechizing their own children?! Of course, we all know that parents are the primary teachers of the Faith for their children and doing it is after all their responsibility – but it may look very different [...]

Canon Law & Sacramental Records for Parish Leaders

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. Every parish must have sacramental registries that are “accurately inscribed and carefully preserved” (Canon 535). Do you have questions about sacramental registries and how to assist your pastor with this duty? Have you been trained in canon law for parish leaders? Join Fr. Chris Fraser, JCL, [...]

Youth Discipleship with Gina Bauer

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. Whether you have worked with teens for years, or are in your first year, long time youth evangelist Gina Bauer will inspire and uplift you! Gina has over 25 years’ experience as a youth leader. She is a dynamic, entertaining speaker, teacher, and trainer who captivates [...]

An Evening for Core and Youth Leaders

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. For youth leaders, a strong and spiritually vibrant team is a vital part of your youth discipleship efforts. The work of forming your core members and “building up the holy ones for the work of ministry” is crucial to successful youth discipleship. All core members and [...]

Infant Baptism

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. From the earliest days, the Church has baptized not only adults but infants and children, who also need the new birth of baptism to liberate them from sin and make them sons and daughters of God. Yet in today’s experience, many families seeking baptism for their [...]

RCIA

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. The second Vatican council restored the ancient order of the catechumenate, recognizing that people increasingly are coming to faith in Christ from a largely uncatechized background. The complex steps of the RCIA process are designed to lead the new convert into a full conversion of life, [...]

Integrating Parishes

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

Learn more about the 2019 Professional Development Week here. Your parish has strong, thriving Latino ministries, and strong English ministries, and it seems that never the twain shall meet. How can a parish integrate the two communities and help them work together to have one parish community? Join Jose Antonio Martinez as he will describe [...]

Celebration of Gratitude and Hope

Mt. Claret Retreat Center 4633 N 54th St, Phoenix, AZ, United States

All parish and youth leaders are invited to Gratitude and Hope, the annual catechetical leaders celebration with Bishop Olmsted, on Friday, May 17, at Mt. Claret Retreat Center. Bishop Olmsted will celebrate Mass at 10 a.m., followed by early lunch and recognition of years of service. You and your staff are invited to join parish [...]

Youth Leaders Fall Kick-Off

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

Remember the Fidelity of Jesus: 50 years of the Diocese of Phoenix “If Christ is for us who can be against us?” Whether you are a veteran youth leader or starting your first year working with teens, the fall kick off is for you! Join youth leaders across the diocese as we kick off a [...]

New & Not So New Parish Leaders Orientation

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

Is this your first year in parish ministry? Do you work in evangelization and catechesis? Please join the Office of Parish Leadership Support for a day designed for new parish leaders. You’ll receive catechetical and evangelization resources, meet key diocesan leaders, have opportunities to ask questions, and receive resources for your particular field of ministry. [...]

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