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

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See the  April 13, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Catechetical leader Calendar for 2026-2027 is linked below. 

• 10th Annual Sr. Celinie Joubert Catechetical Awards - Reception will be held April 20th - Winners announced 

• Ministry Formation Information Session via Zoom 

• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering 

• Conference on Inclusive Formation April 24 & 25, 2026 

• Easter Season Resources 

• OCIA - Rites of Elections 2027

• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection - Register now 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - June 22-26, 2026 featuring Fr. Gary N. McCloskey, O.S.A., PH.D.,

• Family Prayers for the Sacraments

• Youth Confirmation 2026

• The Gender Accompaniment Project - series from the McGrath Institute 

• Updated Certification Record Forms for Basic, Standard, and Continuing Formation (Level I, II, and III)

• Great Catholic Parishes - Fostering Spiritual Maturity in Your Parish Webinar 

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 ( Registration will open in April) 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Our Sunday Visitor  - Cultural Competence in Catechetical Ministry:  Key Insights From Research and Practive

• Ave Maria Press -  Journeying with St. Óscar Romero - April 14, 2026  -2:30 PM ET 

• Sadlier Religion - American and Native American Catholic Witnesses Master Class- 2-Part Mater Class hosted by Father Maurice Henry Sands 

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See the  April 6 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Catechetical leader Calendar for 2026-2027 is linked below. 

• 10th Annual Sr. Celinie Joubert Catechetical Awards - Reception will be held April 20th. 

• Adult Confirmation - May 24th, 2026 at 2:00 pm  at the Cathedral 

• Order of the Anointing of the Sick for Pastoral Care - Jotform open for Ordering 

• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering 

• Conference on Inclusive Formation April 24 & 25, 2026 

• Easter Season Resources 

• OCIA - Register of Catechumens 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - June 22-26, 2026 featuring Fr. Gary N. McCloskey, O.S.A., PH.D.,

• Family Prayers for the Sacraments

• Youth Confirmation 2026

•  The Gender Accompaniment Project - series from the McGrath Institute 

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 ( Registration will open in April) 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities 

• Ave Maria Press -  Journeying with St. Óscar Romero - April 14, 2026  -2:30 PM ET 

• Sadlier Religion - American and Native American Catholic Witnesses Master Class- 2-Part Mater Class hosted by Father Maurice Henry Sands 

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See the  March 30, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Holy Week - Resources

• 10th Annual Sr. Celinie Awards for Catechetical Excellence will be announced next Monday. 

• Order of the Anointing of the Sick for Pastoral Care - Jotform open for Ordering 

• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering 

• Register of Catechumens - Order the registry book now 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - June 22-26, 2026 featuring Fr. Gary N. McCloskey, O.S.A., PH.D.,

• Conference on Inclusive Formation - April 24 & 25, 2026 - registration is open now  - ENGLISH & SPANISH 

• Family Prayers for the Sacraments

• Youth Confirmation 2026

• Adult Confirmation - May 24th, 206 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral - send in your applications 

• The Gender Accompaniment Project - series from the McGrath Institute 

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 ( Registration will open in April) 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities 

• Erin is out of the office through April 7. 

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See the  March 23, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Holy Week - Resources

• Nominations are Open for the 10th Annual Sr. Celinie Catechetical Awards

• Order of the Anointing of the Sick for Pastoral Care - Jotform open for Ordering 

• Register of Catechumens - Order the registry book now 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - June 22-26, 2026 featuring Fr. Gary N. McCloskey, O.S.A., PH.D.,

• Discover your path to Service, Leadership, and Faith Formation - the Diocesan Ministry Formation Program 

• Conference on Inclusive Formation - April 24 & 25, 2026 - registration is open now  - ENGLISH & SPANISH 

• Looking for Parishes willing to accept other parishes for Confirmation retreat

• Family Prayers for the Sacraments

• Youth Confirmation 2026

• Adult Confirmation - May 24th, 206 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral - send in your applications 

• The Gender Accompaniment Project - series from the McGrath Institute 

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 ( Registration will open in April) 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

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