Formation Opportunities
Faith Formation is a lifelong responsibility of each baptized Catholic. *These courses can be applied towards Basic Catechist/Minister Renewal
Formation is not the privilege of a few, but a right and duty of all.
Catechesis and Pastoral Accompaniment Series
LA CATEQUESIS Y EL ACOMPAÑAMIENTO PASTORAL
Dates: 2/7/26, 3/28/26, 5/2/26, 5/30/26, 6/20/26, 7/18/26, 8/15/26
Series on Catechesis:
Catechesis is one of the essential sources of strength for the life and mission of the Church. Jesus empowered the Church when he said “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20). This great commission is a foundational principle upon which catechetical ministry rests. Catechesis is the process of transmitting the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in many ways." (General Directory for Catechesis #105)
LA CATEQUESIS
La Catequesis es una de las fuentes esenciales de fortaleza para la vida y la misión de la Iglesia. Jesús empoderó a la Iglesia cuando dijo: “Id y haced discípulos a todas las naciones, bautizándolos en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, y enseñándoles a guardar todo lo que os he mandado. Y he aquí que yo estoy con vosotros todos los días, hasta el fin del mundo” (Mateo 28, 19-20). Esta gran comisión es un principio fundamental sobre el que se basa el ministerio catequético. La Catequesis es el proceso de transmitir el Evangelio, tal y como la comunidad cristiana lo ha recibido, lo entiende, lo celebra, lo vive y lo comunica de muchas maneras» (Directorio General para la Catequesis, n. 105).
Series on Pastoral Accompaniment:
Pastoral accompaniment is the ministry of reaching out to others, rooted in the tradition of walking alongside others spiritually. Oftentimes, we think that the ordained ministers, bishops, priests, and deacons are the only agents of pastoral accompaniment. Committed lay ministers, catechists and pastoral ministers are also agents of pastoral accompaniment. They play an important role in supporting others in their journey of faith and perseverance in the following Christ through their guidance, active listening, compassionate presence and journeying with them as how Jesus walked with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24, 13-35).
EL ACOMPANAMIETO PASTORAL
El acompañamiento pastoral es el ministerio de acercarse a los demás, arraigado en la tradición de caminar junto a otros en lo espiritual. Muchas veces pensamos que los ministros ordenados, obispos, sacerdotes y diáconos, son los únicos agentes del acompañamiento pastoral. Sin embargo, los laicos comprometidos, catequistas y ministros pastorales también son agentes de acompañamiento pastoral. Ellos desempeñan un papel importante al apoyar a otros en su camino de fe y en la perseverancia en el seguimiento de Cristo, a través de su guía, escucha activa, presencia compasiva y acompañamiento, tal como Jesús caminó con los dos discípulos en el camino a Emaús (Lucas 24, 13-35).
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Notre Dame STEP Online
Our partners at University of Notre Dame McGrath Institute offer online theology courses are well-suited for catechists, school teachers, lay ministers, deacons, and all adult Catholics who seek to learn how to address pastoral challenges and share the faith with everyone they meet. These courses can be applied to renewal of your Basic Catechist/Minister Certification. . https://mcgrath.nd.edu/
Franciscan at Home
The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University offers over 100 formation workshops for almost every ministry area. They will be offering a free webinar to anyone who would like to learn more information. You can visit their website at: https://franciscanathome.com/diocese-sacramento
Augustine Institute's FORMED
Augustine Institute will include an overview of FORMED and how it can be used to benefit your parish throughout all of your ministries, as well as details on how to participate in the campaign. Renewing parishes will benefit from being connected throughout this campaign, too, so please feel free to participate in the webinar and training. www.formed.org