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To Lay Leaders and Ministry Volunteers
The mission of faith formation in the local parish depends on large numbers of volunteers who share their faith with children and adults. They do so as catechists of our children, as facilitators who prepare parents for the baptism of their children, and as leaders of marriage preparation programs to name but a few of the many ways in which adult Catholics are called upon to hand on the faith to others.
The Office of Faith Formation assists the local parish in the preparation of these individuals for their vital role in parish life. Through workshops, study days, courses and the work of the Pastoral Formation Institute we provide the necessary content and methods needed to prepare and support individuals for their particular roles in parish life.
For those who wish to offer a talent to a particular parish, the Sunday bulletin is a good place to begin. Each parish lists the staff members responsible for particular areas of ministry in the parish. For those who wish to prepare themselves prior to volunteering, simply contact us at the Office of Faith Formation and we will assist you in discerning an appropriate path of formation. |
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JOIN PFI 2010:
A two-year process of personal, spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation for adult Catholics.
The Pastoral Formation Institute offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith-sharing and development of leadership skills. More… || Go to PFI Homepage |
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CATHOLIC MINISTRY LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Third year Track Course Offerings:
››Communications Skills for Ministry
Monday evenings (five sessions) 7:30–9:30 begins Sep. 13, W. Islip or two Saturdays, Sep. 25 and Oct. 2, 9–3pm at the Seminary.
››Ministering and Advocacy for Families (14 sessions) Wednesdays, 9:15–11:45 a.m. Begins Sept. 29, Central Islip.
››Catechetical Ministry with Children and Youth. (14 sessions)
Mondays, 9–11:30 a.m. Begins Oct. 18, Wantagh or Thursdays, 9:30–noon. Begins Oct. 14, Bohemia.
››Catholic Social Justice: Love Beyond Measure (8 sessions) Saturdays, 9–2 pm. Begins Oct. 23, Hicksville.
››Pastoral Care of the Sick, the Dying, and the Grieving (14 sessions) Monday evenings, 7:15–9:45. Begins Oct. 25, W. Islip.
Click here for more information.
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FOCCUS Facilitator Training
This workshop is designed for new facilitators and serves as a refresher course for trained facilitators. September 7 and 9, 2010, 7–9 pm at St. Edward’s, Syosset. More… |
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SAVE THE DATE: RELIGIOUS ED. WEEK INFO
Religious Education Week: April 3–10, 2011
Publisher’s Showcase: April 5, 2011
Religious Education Mass: April 10, 2011 || More… |
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For PFI ALUMNI: Myers–Briggs II, Continuing the Journey…
A Myers-Briggs PFI Post Graduate Time of Enrichment at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Presenters: Dr. Georgeann Dau and Gerald Waldman. Come for the day or spend the weekend: Oct. 1–3, 2010. More… |
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Pathways Awareness Awards Granted
The Diocesan Ministry with Persons with Special Needs received a grant for $1000.
Plus, ten-year-old John Mitchell of St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square won a grant for his parish. Deadline for 2010 Award: Aug. 1, 2010. More…
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