Keep up to date with all the offerings from the Office of Christian Formation with our newsletter, ECHOES.

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See the  September 7,2026  issue for the following information:

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• 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day Saturday, October 3, 2026 Bishop John J. Snyder High School -Registration is Open now!   Keynote Presenter - Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD &   Ms. Teresa Lee, M.A.  - 20 years experience in catechetical ministry in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia 

• ​Statistical Report due by October 5, 2026

• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth  - Tuesday September 1 at 6 pm 

• Opening of the Catechetical Year Gathering Tuesday, September 22 beginning with Mass at 9:30 am at Marywood.  Attendance by all leaders expected, if possible.

• Catechetical Sunday September 20, 2026

• Our Lady of La Leche - Day of Marian Spirituality - All are welcome!  October 11, 2026 Doors open at 2:30 P.M. 

• 8th Annual Homeschool Mass and Dinner - Registration is open!  September 21, 2026 at San Jose Parish 

• NCCL Family Grant Resources

• Basic Certification (Level 1) - Register for Basic Certification Classes - September -San Jose September 12 & 13 and Holy Family, September 26 & 27  /  November 7, 8, 21 & 22 at St. Matthew /  January 9,10, 23 & 24, 2027 at St. Anastasia  and June 2027 at St. Patrick, Gainesville

• Standard Certification ( Level II) McGrath Institute for Church Life 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - A Deeper Understanding

• Does Every Life Mean Every Life? (Yes) - Emmjolee will be presenting 2 workshops at the Faith Formation Day. October 3rd, 2026 - Registrations open! 

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See the  August 31, 2026  issue for the following information:

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• 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day Saturday, October 3, 2026 Bishop John J. Snyder High School -Registration is Open now! 

•  Statistical Report due by October 5, 2026

• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth  - Tuesday September 1 at 6 pm 

• Opening of the Catechetical Year Gathering Tuesday, September 22 beginning with Mass at 9:30 am at Marywood.  Attendance by all leaders expected, if possible.

• Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours 

•  Catechetical Sunday September 20, 2026

• For OCIA calendars:  May 23, 2027- 2 pm - 6pm Neophyte Day of Reflection and Mass with Bishop Pohlmeier - On June 5, 2027 9 am to 1 pm Newly initiated Candidate Day of Reflection with Bishop Pohlmeier. (anyone over the past year). 

• 14-week candidate catechumenal period outline NEW! Your numbers for the Rites of Election will be taken on October 1.  Be ready when the Jotform comes. 

• 8th Annual Home School Family Gathering with Mass & Reception Monday, September 21 at San Jose

• NCCL Family Grant Resources

• From Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries - BUILD 

• Basic Certification (Level 1) - Register for Basic Certification Classes - September -San Jose September 12 & 13 and Holy Family, September 26 & 27  /  November 7, 8, 21 & 22 at St. Matthew /  January 9,10, 23 & 24, 2027 at St. Anastasia  and June 2027 at St. Patrick, Gainesville 

• Standard Certification ( Level II) McGrath Institute for Church Life 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - A Deeper Understanding

• Does Every Life Mean Every Life? (Yes) - Emmjolee will be presenting 2 workshops at the Faith Formation Day.

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See the  August 24, 2026  issue for the following information:

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• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth 

• Opening of the Catechetical Year Gathering Tuesday, September 22 beginning with Mass at 9:30 am at Marywood.  Attendance by all leaders expected, if possible.

• DRE/CRE/ARE registration

• Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours 

• Annual Liturgical Year Order Form (Year B) Orders due by August 25 for inclusion. 

• Catechetical Sunday September 20, 2026

• 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Bishop John J. Snyder High School - Keynote Speaker Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, PhD. Registration is now Open. 

• Sacramental Brochures  

• Preparing Catechists and Teachers for the new Formation Year

• For OCIA calendars:  May 23, 2027- 2 pm - 6pm Neophyte Day of Reflection and Mass with Bishop Pohlmeier - On June 5, 2027 9 am to 1 pm Newly initiated Candidate Day of Reflection with Bishop Pohlmeier. (anyone over the past year). 

• Some important documents - these are found on the office website as well as the diocesan website. 

• Adult Confirmation Dates 2027 - Saturday, January 16 at 5 pm Epiphany, Sunday, May 16 at 2 pm at Cathedral  and Saturday, August 14, 2027 at 4:30 pm - Mary, Queen of Heaven 

• 8th Annual Home School Family Gathering with Mass & Reception Monday, September 21 at San Jose

• NCPD - New course! Caring for Homelessness in Your Parish Community.  A Parish Self-Assessment Tool for Identifying a Pastoral and Ministerial Response

• NCCL Family Grant Resources 

• From Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries - BUILD 

• Basic Certification (Level 1) - Register for Basic Certification Classes - September -San Jose September 12 & 13 and Holy Family, September 26 & 27  /  November 7, 8, 21 & 22 at St. Matthew /  January 9,10, 23 & 24, 2027 at St. Anastasia  and June 2027 at St. Patrick, Gainesville 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) McGrath Institute for Church Life 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - A Deeper Understanding

• Forming Minds for Lifelong Discipleship.  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time Zone: 1-2 pm est 

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See the  August 17, 2026  issue for the following information:

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• Brian Lemoi's Road to Emmaus Visio Divina from the Catechetical Leader Day of Reflection: Visio Divina power point 

• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth 

• Opening of the Catechetical Year Gathering Tuesday, September 22 beginning with Mass at 9:30 am at Marywood.  Attendance by all leaders expected, if possible.

• DRE/CRE/ARE registration

• Annual Liturgical Year Order Form (Year B) Orders due by August 25 for inclusion. 

• Catechetical Sunday September 20, 2026

• Sacramental Brochures - download and we have pre-printed ones, available by request. 

• We hope to open registration for the 42nd annual Faith Formation Day on October 3. ( awaiting some speaker info) 

• Preparing Catechists and Teachers for the new Formation Year

• Catechetical Leader Day of Reflection tomorrow at Marywood... see you there. 

• Second Edition of the Liturgy of the Hours - 2  Publishers - Order now /Jotform is open

• Annual Liturgical Year Order Form (Year B) Orders due by August 25 for inclusion. 

• For OCIA calendars:  May 23, 2027- 2 pm - 6pm Neophyte Day of Reflection and Mass with Bishop Pohlmeier - On June 5, 2027 9 am to 1 pm Newly initiated Candidate Day of Reflection with Bishop Pohlmeier. (anyone over the past year). 

• Some important documents - these are found on the office website as well as the diocesan website. 

• Adult Confirmation Dates 2027 - Saturday, January 16 at 5 pm Epiphany, Sunday, May 16 at 2 pm at Cathedral  and Saturday, August 14, 2027 at 4:30 pm - Mary, Queen of Heaven 

• 8th Annual Home School Family Gathering with Mass & Reception Monday, September 21 at San Jose

• NCPD - New course! Caring for Homelessness in Your Parish Community.  A Parish Self-Assessment Tool for Identifying a Pastoral and Ministerial Response

• NCCL Family Grant Resources 

• From Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries - BUILD 

• Basic Certification (Level 1) - Register for Basic Certification Classes - September -San Jose September 12 & 13 and Holy Family, September 26 & 27  /  November 7, 8, 21 & 22 at St. Matthew /  January 9,10, 23 & 24, 2027 at St. Anastasia  and June 2027 at St. Patrick, Gainesville 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) McGrath Institute for Church Life 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - A Deeper Understanding

• Forming Minds for Lifelong Discipleship.  Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Time Zone: 1-2 pm est 

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