Evangelization & Catechesis
Programs & Services
The Department of Evangelization and Catechesis offers the following programs and services.
- Evangelization
- Deanery Coordinators
- Formation Opportunities Calendar
Robert Jones, Director of The Catechetical Institute
Master Catechist
- Implementation of Bishops' Plan for Adult Formation "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us"
- Catechetical Institute Development
- Small Groups and Ecclesial Movements
- Distance and Online Learning
- Scripture Studies
- Prayer Formation: Contemplative and others
- Speakers' Bureau and Resources for Adults
Jan Vallero
Master Catechist
- Implementation of the General Directory for Catechesis
- Deanery Formation of Catechists
- Echoes in Faith
- Catechists for Children
- Sacraments of Initiation for Children: Infant Baptism, First Eucharist and Reconciliation
- Whole Community Catechesis
- Catholic Schools
- Home Schools
Linda Bedo
Master Catechist
Mary Disano
Master Catechist
Liaison to Marriage Encounter, Retrouvaille, and Family Honor
- Implementation of Bishops' Handbook "Faithful to Each Other Forever"
- Marriage Preparation Workshops
- Weekends for the Engaged
- Remarriage Workshops
- FOCCUS Training
- Natural Family Planning
- Resources for Marriage and Enrichment
- Chastity programs for parents and children
Mike Hagarty
Master Catechist
- Implementation of Bishops' Plan for Young Adult Ministry "Sons and Daughters of Light"
- Ministry to Young Adults (ages 18-35)
- Encounter with Christ
- Topics at Topsail
- Bridges
- Network of Parish Young Adult Contacts
- Resources for Young Adults
- WinterFest
Mike Hagarty
Master Catechist
- Implementation of Bishops' Plan for Youth Ministry, "Renewing the Vision"
- Youth Ministry Certificate Program
- Implementation of Guidelines for Adolescent
- Catechesis
- Confirmation
- Back to Earth
- Search
- Connections
- Jamboree!
- Youth Convention
- Faithful Servant
- Resources for Youth