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

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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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See the  August 10, 2026  issue for the following information:

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• 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. 

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

• Preparing Catechists and Teachers for the new Formation Year 

• Save the Date - 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day! October 3 at Bishop Snyder High School 

• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth 

• 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). 

• Nuts & Bolts of the OCIA Process - Registration is open now! 

• Join is for the Webinar - Catechetical Sunday Beyond the Celebration - A Year-Round Tool for Evangelizing Catechesis August 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30pm ( eastern time) 

•  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 - location TBD in Jacksonville 

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

• NCPD - Inclusion in Action:  Adapting Safe Environment Training for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Wednesday, August 26 from 2-2:30 pm ET 

• NCCL  - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders 

• 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

• Narrative and Literature as Elements of a Meaningful Presentation of the Catholic Faith Thursday,                    August 13, 2026 / 1-2:30pm EST

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See the  August 3, 2026  issue for the following information:

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

• Catechetical Leader Gathering calendar for 2026-2027, Tuesday August 11, 2026 - Register Now!

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

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

• Preparing Catechists and Teachers for the new Formation Year 

• Save the Date - 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day! October 3 at Bishop Snyder High School 

• Circle of Grace Safe Environment Lessons for Children and Youth 

• Nuts & Bolts of the OCIA Process - Registration is open now! 

• In order to improve our Welcoming OCIA process, can each parish notify me of the day and time of your gatherings?  This may help some folks whose schedule does not match the schedule of their local parish: Email Erin at emcgeever@dosafl.com 

• Join is for the Webinar - Catechetical Sunday Beyond the Celebration - A Year-Round Tool for Evangelizing Catechesis August 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30pm ( eastern time) 

•  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 - location TBD in Jacksonville 

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

• NCCL  - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders 

• 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

• The Window on Death Row -  August 5th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Bishop Baker Center located next to Cathedral Parish School. 

• Narrative and Literature as Elements of a Meaningful Presentation of the Catholic Faith Thursday,                    August 13, 2026 / 1-2:30pm EST

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