Catechetical Office - NY Faith Formation

When:  Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Where: Our Lady of Peace Church, East 62nd Street
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $75 per person / $ 100 per engaged couple

 Program Flyer

Details: First day of class in the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office Adult Confirmation Program for baptized adult Catholics who received their first Holy Communion already. Registration deadline: February 2, 2012.

Contact: Oscar Cruz, E-mail: oscar.cruz@archny.org, Phone: 646-794-2692
 

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Where: Maryknoll Father's and Brother's Building, Ossining
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $40

 Course Information/Registration Form for Adult Faith Formation
Course Information/Registration Form for Youth Ministry

Details: Session for all new parish directors/coordinators of adult faith formation and youth ministry.

Contact:

Adult Faith Formation: Oscar Cruz, oscar.cruz@archny.org,  646-794-2692
Youth Ministry: Cynthia Martinez, cynthia.martinez@archny.org,  646-794-2831

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Where:
Time: 9:30am to 4pm
Cost: $40
Details: Pastoral Practices, Professional Practice: Presents the best pastoral practices in Catholic Youth Ministry including proper supervision, documentation and program development.

Contact: For more information contact, Cynthia Martinez, Associate Director, Catholic Youth Ministry, 646-794-2831, Cynthia.martinez@archny.org
 

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Where: Saint Paul the Apostle Parish, 415 West 59 Street, New York City
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free but registration is necessary

 Event Flyer and Registration Information

Details: Victor Valenzuela, National Religion Consultant of Bilingual Resources for William H. Sadlier, will focus on discipleship and the ways in which we can achieve it in our religious education sessions. The six tasks of catechesis, parental involvement and creative, engaging activities will all be part of this workshop. In the end, good, hands-on ideas ready for implementation will be shared.

Contact: Sr. Catherine Ryan, fsp, E-mail: manhattan@nyfaithformation.org, Phone: 212.923.0950
 

When: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Where: St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, Bronx, NY
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free

 Event Flyer

Details: Learning to be like Jesus as the ultimate goal of each catechetical session. Providing Catechists with creative teaching styles that draw the child closer to Jesus.

Contact: Jeannette Chishibanji, E-mail: bronx@nyfaithformation.org, Phone: 718-547-4212
 

When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Where: Riverview, Hastings on Hudson Directions
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Cost: $15/person

 Event Flyer and Registration

Details: Topic: "Faith: The Catechist as Witness and Model." Prayer and Song Delicious buffet breakfast overlooking the beautiful Hudson River Well known and respected speaker Table Discussions.

Contact: Nancy Doran, E-mail: nancy.doran@archny.org, Phone: 646-794-2859
 

When: Sunday, February 26, 2012
Where: St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City
Time: 2pm

 More details and registration information

 Discernment: How do we know when the goals of the Catechumenate Period have been accomplished? 

 Discerning a Catechumen's Readiness for the Rite of Election

Details: All Catechumens who will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the 2012 Easter Vigil should be registered for the Rite of Election by their Pastor or Coordinator of the RCIA. Registration will be available beginning January 10, 2012.

Contact: Oscar Cruz, E-mail: oscar.cruz@archny.org, Phone: 646-794-2692
 

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: Cardinal Hayes High School, Bronx Directions
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: TBD

   Save the Date

Theme: TBD

Details: Please save the date for the 8th Annual High School Youth Congress.

Contact: Cynthia Martinez, cynthia.martinez@archny.org, 646-794-2831

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Where: Holy Child Parish, Staten Island Directions
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Cost: $5.00

Details: Further information to follow.

Contact: Sr. Mary Crucifix Pandullo, E-mail: MaryCrucifix.Pandullo@archny.org, Phone: 718-273-3833
 

When: Sunday, March 4, 2012
Where: Four locations:
• Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Staten Island, 3:00pm
• St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, 2:00pm
• Transfiguration Church, Tarrytown, 3:00pm
• Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Church, LaGrangeville, 3:00pm
 

 More details and registration information

Details: All baptized RCIA Candidates who will be ready for the completion of their Christian initiation during this year's Easter season, are invited to be registered by their Pastor or RCIA Coordinator for this year's Rite of Calling the Candidates to be held at four different locations. Registration will be available beginning January 10, 2012.

Contact: Oscar Cruz, E-mail: oscar.cruz@archny.org, Phone: 646-974-2692