Youth ministers and Core members! Have questions about discipleship? Do you want to help your teens grow closer to Christ? Learning to lead others deeper in their faith requires a deeper understanding of discipleship. Join us March 10th as speaker and veteran youth leader Eric Gallagher provides an introduction into Discipleship & Evangelization, what it [...]
“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His love endures forever…” Please join the Diocese of Phoenix priests and parish leaders on Friday May 11th at 10:00 am to celebrate the good work the Lord has done this past year! Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will celebrate Mass, followed by a light brunch. [...]
Calling all new parish catechetical and youth leaders! Join us for a New Leaders Orientation on Wednesday, September 19, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. You’ll meet key diocesan leaders who will help you in your ministries, have opportunities to ask questions, receive resources, and fellowship with new parish leaders. We’ll have Mass and lunch too. See [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
