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

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

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• Catechetical Leader Gathering calendar for 2026-2027

• Annual Catechetical Leader Day of Reflection - Called to Minister in Jesus' Name 

• Yes, the OCF will be ordering in bulk the revised Liturgy of the Hours.   Awaiting pricing!

• Family Faith Formation 

• Order form for the Annual Liturgical Book Orders ( Year B ) will be available beginning July 20th, with LTP & LP Publications 

• Preparing Catechists and Teachers for the new Formation Year 

• The Theme of this Year's Catechetical Sunday 

• Save the date: Saturday, October 3rd for the 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day! 

• OCIA - Dates for ROE  2027-  From Tribunal, deadline on all paperwork for annulment  July 15, 2026 - A Workshop on Marriage Law for Parish Professionals

• Nuts and Bolts of the OCIA Process - Jotform is open for registrations! 

• For your planning and include on your OCIA calendar of gatherings:  Neophyte Day of Reflection:  Sunday, May 30, 2027 from 2 pm to 7 pm location TBD.  All neophytes expected to attend. 

• Candidate Day of Reflection: Saturday, June 5, 2027.  All candidates brought into full Communion are welcome!

• Team Initiation Conversion Happens Here - A new online course for sponsors and godparents 

• 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 

• NCPD - Disability Ministry: From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning and Practical Implementation for Parishes

• NCCL - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders 

• Survey - You are cordially invited and encouraged to participate in an academic research project. 

• Bible Basics for Catholics - A new Picture of Salvation History 

• The Heart of the Family Video Series 

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

• Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:  St. Patrick, Jacksonville -  August 8-9 & 22,23, 2026 - Registration is Open Now!  -  We will open the Jotform to 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

• I am on vacation in Ireland until July 20th.  I will respond to emails as I am able. 

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See the  June 29, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Annual Catechetical Leader Day of Reflection - Called to Minister in Jesus' Name 

• Family Faith Formation 

• Introduction to Catechetical Sunday 

• Save the date: Saturday, October 3rd for the 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day! 

• OCIA - Dates for ROE  2027-  From Tribunal, deadline on all paperwork for annulment  July 15, 2026 - A Workshop on Marriage Law for Parish Professionals 

• 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 

• NCCL - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders

• NCPD - Disability Ministry: From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning and Practical Implementation for Parishes 

• The Heart of the Family Video Series 

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:  St. Patrick, Jacksonville -  August 8-9 & 22,23, 2026 - Registration is Open Now!  -  We will open the Jotform to 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) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Boston College: Clough School of Theology and Ministry - CROSROADS 

• Erin i away from the office until July 20th, so please excuse the slower response to emails. ​

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See the  June 22, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Annual Catechetical Leader Day of Reflection - Called to Minister in Jesus' Name 

• Family Faith Formation 

• Introduction to Catechetical Sunday 

• Save the date: Saturday, October 3rd for the 42nd Annual Faith Formation Day! 

• OCIA - Dates for ROE  2027-  From Tribunal, deadline on all paperwork for annulment  July 15, 2026 - A Workshop on Marriage Law for Parish Professionals 

• 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 

• NCCL - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders

• The Heart of the Family Video Series 

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:  St. Patrick, Jacksonville -  August 8-9 & 22,23, 2026 - Registration is Open Now!  -  We will open the Jotform to 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) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Boston College: Clough School of Theology and Ministry - CROSROADS 

• Erin is out of the Office from June 22 through July 20th, she will respond to emails as she is able to, please be patient with the time needed for her responses

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See the  June 15, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection  Sunday, June 21, 2026 @ San Jose Parish 

• The Eucharist as a Source of Unity 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - Fr. Art Purcaro - Augustinian Priest - Register now! 

• Webinar:  Magnifica Humanitas: Disarming AI, Being Fully Human, and Integral Ecology across the Curriculum Workshop

• Faith-Filled Summer Family Activities 

• The Heart of the Family Video Series 

• OCIA - Dates for ROE  2027-  From Tribunal, deadline on all paperwork for annulment  July 15, 2026 - A Workshop on Marriage Law for Parish Professionals 

• Textbooks for USE in DOSA 

• Cleaning out the bookshelf ( books for sale, see if there is something you can use) some cheap

• 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 

• NCCL - Education and Formation of Catechetical Leaders

• Faith & Freedom Family Kit from Sadlier Religion Publishing 

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:  St. Patrick, Jacksonville -  August 8-9 & 22,23, 2026 - Registration is Open Now!  -  We will open the Jotform to 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) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

• Boston College: Clough School of Theology and Ministry - CROSROADS 

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