As we begin a new catechetical year, we do so with faith that this will be a healthy, happy time for our students. We faced many challenges over the last few years and our community worked together to keep instruction available with needed adaptations. At this time, while COVID protocols have been greatly mitigated by national and local health agencies. Click here to view the 2022-2023 Health and Safety Plan for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry.
If you are a new Catechetical Administrator or Middle School Minister, or you never attended a diocesan orientation for new CAs and MSMs, you are asked to attend the New Catechetical Administrators and Middle School Ministers Orientation on Saturday, December 10 from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205).
You will be introduced to critical diocesan policies and directives on student catechesis and curriculum, child safety, legal issues and sacramental issues. The day will also provide a great way to network and learn about resources to support you in your ministry. Lunch is provided. There is no cost.
Slip away for a quiet day of prayer, spiritual formation and fellowship at one of our Advent retreats for school and catechetical leaders. Principals will be received on December 13 and Catechetical Leaders on December 15. Dr. Susan Muto will lead both groups to reflect on "Contemplation in a Season of Action and Preparation" in the beautiful and restful Epiphany Center.