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

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See the  May 11, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Looking forward to celebrating the end of the year with the catechetical leaders tomorrow

• OCIA Diocese of St. Augustine - Summary from the Two Zooms

• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at San Jose Parish - Register now! 

• Adult Confirmation 2027 - Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 5:00 pm at Epiphany Parish, Lake City  & Sunday, May 16, 2027  at 2:00pm (Cathedral Basilica) & August 14, 2027 @ 5:00 pm ( Location TBD in Jacksonville) 

• Go Fourth, Glorifying God Forming a Parish that Draws Inquirers through Joyful Witness

• Vatican II Documents 

• Fostering Belonging 

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

• 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.  Local Information on Pilgrimage  

• The Roman Missal in Large Print 

• NCPD Summer Intensive on Accompanying Aging Populations

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 -  &  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

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See the  May 4, 2026 issue for the following information:

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• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering - Register now! -JOTFORM closes May 7th. 

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

• Vatican II Documents 

• The National Catholic Partnership on Disability ( Where Faith and Disability Meet)  Recourses 

• Rites of Election, 2027 

• Go Fourth, Glorifying God Forming a Parish that Draws Inquirers through Joyful Witness

• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at San Jose Parish - Register now! 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - 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.  Local Information on Pilgrimage  

• Family Prayers for the Sacraments

• Youth Confirmation 2026

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 -  &  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

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See the  April 27, 2026 issue for the following information:

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

• Vatican II Documents 

• Closing of the Catechetical Year Gathering - Register now! 

• The National Catholic Partnership on Disability ( Where Faith and Disability Meet) 

• Rites of Election, 2027 

• Go Fourth, Glorifying God Forming a Parish that Draws Inquirers through Joyful Witness

• Neophyte Mass - Day of Reflection, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at San Jose Parish - Register now! 

• 18th Annual Summer School of Theology - 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

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

•  Basic Certification Level I  - Summer Offering:   Catholic School Special - St. Paul, Jacksonville Beach  June 15 - 18, 2026 -  &  St. Patrick, Jacksonville -  August 8-9 & 22,23, 2026 - Registration is Open Now! 

•  Standard Certification ( Level II) 

• Continuing Formation (Level III) Opportunities

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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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