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 20, 2026 issue for the following information:

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

• Ministry Formation Information Session via Zoom 

• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering 

• Conference on Inclusive Formation April 24 & 25, 2026  - Spanish & English 

• OCIA - Rites of Elections 2027

• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection - Register now 

• Adult Confirmation Dates for 2027  - Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm ( Epiphany Parish, Lake City) & Sunday, May 16, 2027  at 2:00 pm ( Cathedral Basilica) 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - June 22-26, 2026 featuring Fr.  Art Purcaro - Augustinian Priest

• Catechetical Sunday, September 20, 2026 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me… to bring good news to the poor”

• ​We Hold These Truths 

• One Nation Under God - Come Renew your Faith.  Celebrate America's 250th  Anniversary. 

• Note: For the reception of Holy Communion: the manner of reception is the choice of the recipient. In the case of children, catechesis must be provided for both options.

• 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 -   Comprehensive Catechesis for Teens within Confirmation Preparation ~ Webinar

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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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