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

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See the  January 26, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Vatican II documents from last year. The tapes of the talks will be ready soon. 

• OCIA Conference January 30, 2026 & January 31, 2026. 

• Rites of Election February 22, February 28 (2x) and March 1, 2026 

• Registration of Initiation- Related Acts (OCIA Norms 14-16)

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

• Our Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter event will be held March 6 and 7, 2026 in two locations

• NEW!  Welcome to Catechesis - A Four-Season Online Introduction to the Church's Vision of Catechesis

•  A Special Program for Parish Leaders in the Catholic Families Project Accompanying Parents of Young Children:  From Baptism to Eucharist 

• Walking with the Migrant:  Jubilee, Justice, and Hope - Loyola Institute for Ministry/Online Spring Lecture Series 2026

• If you ordered through the office, 2/3 of the publishers have sent their books. 

•  FDLC FREE WEBINARS - ORDER OF THE Anointing of the Sick AND PASTORAL CARE

• Register today for the free 5-session online course Becoming a Thriving Parish in Today's World

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach JUNE 8-11, 2026 -  Registration will open in April 

• Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Beyond Translation:  Unlocking the Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture  - February 17, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET 

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See the  January 19, 2026 issue for the following information:

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

• The Valid order for the reception of the sacraments for anyone age 7 and above is:  Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, then Holy Communion.  In the case of a baptized person, the valid order is Confirmation, then Holy Communion.  Each category above indicates a person in the OCIA process.

• OCIA Conference January 30, 2026 &  January 31, 2026 

• Created Greatness

• Our Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter event will be held March 6 and 7, 2026 in two locations

• NEW!  Welcome to Catechesis - A Four-Season Online Introduction to the Church's Vision of Catechesis

•  A Special Program for Parish Leaders in the Catholic Families Project Accompanying Parents of Young Children:  From Baptism to Eucharist 

• An introduction to the Ministry of Care Bringing Christ's Presence to the Sick and Homebound.  

• Walking with the Migrant:  Jubilee, Justice, and Hope - Loyola Institute for Ministry/Online Spring Lecture Series 2026

• Inviting Young Adults into Dialogue 

• FDLC FREE WEBINARS - ORDER OF THE Anointing of the Sick AND PASTORAL CARE

• Receive Answers From Catholic Teaching and Clinical Psychology to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Depression

• Register today for the free 5-session online course Becoming a Thriving Parish in Today's World

• Basic Certification Level I -  Our Lady Star of the Sea 

        Faith Development & Catechetical Legal,  January 24, 2026 Liturgy & Sacraments & Basic Beliefs,

        January 25, 2026 Scripture & Church - Registration is OPEN!

• Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Fill Your Cup Dilexi Te,  "I HAVE LOVED YOU"

• Ave Maria Press - Praying with the Popes toward Unity and Hope - January 20th @ 3:00 PM ET 

• Beyond Translation:  Unlocking the Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture  - February 17, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET 

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See the  January 12, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Looking forward to seeing Catechetical Leaders tomorrow at 10:00 am gathering  with Dr. Kathi Amidei 

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

• The Valid order for the reception of the sacraments for anyone age 7 and above is:  Baptism, Confirmation, Communion, then Holy Communion.  In the case of a baptized person, the valid order is Confirmation, then Holy Communion.  Each category above indicates a person in the OCIA process.

• OCIA Conference January 30, 2026 &  January 31, 2026 

• The schedule for the Rites of Election and the link for those schedule to register:  

• Created Greatness

• Our Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter event will be held March 6 and 7, 2026 in two locations

• New Year - Need more Liturgical Year books? 

• An introduction to the Ministry of Care Bringing Christ's Presence to the Sick and Homebound.  

• Walking with the Migrant:  Jubilee, Justice, and Hope - Loyola Institute for Ministry/Online Spring Lecture Series 2026

• Inviting Young Adults into Dialogue 

• FDLC FREE WEBINARS - ORDER OF THE Anointing of the Sick AND PASTORAL CARE

• Receive Answers From Catholic Teaching and Clinical Psychology to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Depression

• Basic Certification Level I -  Our Lady Star of the Sea 

        Faith Development & Catechetical Legal,  January 24, 2026 Liturgy & Sacraments & Basic Beliefs,

        January 25, 2026 Scripture & Church - Registration is OPEN!

• Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Fill Your Cup Dilexi Te,  "I HAVE LOVED YOU"

• Ave Maria Press - Praying with the Popes toward Unity and Hope - January 20th @ 3:00 PM ET 

• Beyond Translation:  Unlocking the Evangelizing Power of Latino Culture  - February 17, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET 

 

See the  January 5, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• January 13, 2026 Catechetical Leader Gathering with Dr. Kathi Amidei 

• January 12, 2026 @ St. Catherine of Siena - Dr. Kathi Amidei  - It Start at Home:  Empowering Parents with Confidence and Tools (Family Life Center) 

• Created for Greatness

• Discover Your Path to Service, Leadership, and Faith Formation 

• The schedule for the Rites of Election and the link for those scheduled to register: 

• OCIA Conference January 30 & 31, 2026 -  Sacred Heart Parish 

• OCF Sacramental brochures  in  English & Spanish 

• Our Diocesan Eucharistic Encounter event will be held March 6 and 7, 2026 in two locations

• New Year - Need more Liturgical Year books?  

• Spring Lecture Series 

• Inviting Young Adults into Dialogue 

• FDLC FREE WEBINARS - ORDER OF THE Anointing of the Sick AND PASTORAL CARE

• Receive Answers From Catholic Teaching and Clinical Psychology to Help You Overcome Anxiety and Depression

• Basic Certification Level I -  Our Lady Star of the Sea January 10, 2026 - Role of the Catechist/ Practical Skills, January  11, 2026 ​

        Faith Development & Catechetical Legal,  January 24, 2026 Liturgy & Sacraments & Basic Beliefs,

        January 25, 2026 Scripture & Church - Registration is OPEN!

• Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• NCADDHM - Certificate in Pastoral Planning 

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