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Welcome to the website for the Office of Faith Formation in the Diocese of Rockville Centre!

This website is here to serve all Catholics of our local Church on Long Island, and especially to support each parish community in its mission of faith formation. You will find information, resources, and many opportunities to learn more about your faith so that you may pass it on to others.

Please contact us any time with any feedback or questions you may have.

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Basic Course Summer Series: refresh your knowledge, renew your faith, and still have time for fun in the sun!

Catholic School Teachers, earn credit towards your Basic Certificate... Catechists, the Basic Certificate will help you be even more effective... The Basic Course is open to All Adults who want to learn more about their faith. Click here for more information.

Pastoral Formation Institute

The Pastoral Formation Institute (PFI) is a two year process of spiritual, theological, personal, and ministerial formation for Catholics. PFI will be offered in English at five sites beginning this Fall.
Click Here for more information.

El Instituto de Formación Pastoral. Un interesante proceso de formación espiritual, teológica, personal y ministerial, para laicos hombres y mujeres que sean agentes pastorales católicos, con una gran vocación de servicio y discipulado.

Para mas información, hace un click aqui...

Preparing for Marriage

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We sincerely wish you the best and are here to assist you in realizing your full potential as a married couple. View the trailer of our DVD, “When Two Become One” to catch a glimpse of what can await you! We suggest you begin your marriage preparation in your home parish. If there is no program available in your parish, ...click here for our program offerings.

Marriage video for engaged couples

“When Two Become One” is a must see for all couples planning to enter the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic Church.

Join nationally-known host and four real life Catholic couples – engaged, newlyweds, married with children, and celebrating their 51st anniversary – as they unpack the true meaning of Catholic marriage and...
click here for more information and to view the video trailer...

Young Married Couple

3rd Annual Summer Series on the Spirituality of Marriage. For all facilitators, new and currently working in marriage ministry. Will focus on preparing engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage. June 10.
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Youth Praying

Understanding Today’s Adolescent is a one-day workshop for Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, and Adolescent Catechists. Choose a date convenient for you: June 3, 12 or 19.
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The 411 on Catechizing Youth: Information for Today’s Catechist. Three nights: June 23, 30 and July 7 at Our Lady of Lourdes, W. Islip. Click here for more information.

FOCCUS Training

Train to be a FOCCUS Facilitator! This one evening workshop is designed for new facilitators and as a refresher for already trained facilitators. Will focus on how to integrate FOCCUS into a Pre-Cana program, facilitate couple discussion, and other topics. Begins June 17.
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Workshops: Continuing the Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Faith Formation. For DRE's, Catechists, and Parents.
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VIRTUAL LEARNING AT IT’S BEST. The Diocese of Rockville Centre and the University of Dayton have partnered to make available a robust selection of adult religious education and faith formation courses via the internet. The “small virtual community” courses run between three to six weeks. Click here for 2008 Schedule.

 

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