LAY LEADERSHIP

Pastoral Formation Institute

About the Program

Year I

Year II

Year III Ministry Track

For Participants:

Year I, II, III

For Alumni

For Instructors

Religious Studies

Religious Studies

Basic/Advanced Certification

Catechetical Certification

Religious Studies Forms

Courses for Personal Enrichment

Distance Learning Online

Virtual Learning

Dayton University

Catechist Resources

The Catechist in the 3rd Millenium

Herald of Faith: Reflections
on Social Justice

Guidelines for Inclusion of Children with Special Needs

Taking Care of God's World
(Family Activity-English)

Taking Care of God's World
(Family Activity-Spanish)

The-Rosary-is-Alive Picture Book

"Children Helping Children"

“Catechetical Formation in Chaste Living”

RCIA Coordinators

www.naforum.org

Diocesan Policy

Catchetical Guidelines for Confirmation Preparation

Textbook Policy Guidelines

WITH OPEN ARMS:
a parish guide to welcoming persons with special needs.

Protection of Children and Youth

FUZZIE Program

Talking about HIV/AIDS

In English

In Spanish

For the Deaf

Ministry with Persons with Special Needs

Bishop William Murphy’s Pastoral Letter, “Belong More Deeply”

To Lay Leaders and Ministry Volunteers

The mission of faith formation in the local parish depends on large numbers of volunteers who share their faith with children and adults. They do so as catechists of our children, as facilitators who prepare parents for the baptism of their children, and as leaders of marriage preparation programs to name but a few of the many ways in which adult Catholics are called upon to hand on the faith to others.

The Office of Faith Formation assists the local parish in the preparation of these individuals for their vital role in parish life. Through workshops, study days, courses and the work of the Pastoral Formation Institute we provide the necessary content and methods needed to prepare and support individuals for their particular roles in parish life.

For those who wish to offer a talent to a particular parish, the Sunday bulletin is a good place to begin. Each parish lists the staff members responsible for particular areas of ministry in the parish. For those who wish to prepare themselves prior to volunteering, simply contact us at the Office of Faith Formation and we will assist you in discerning an appropriate path of formation.

• Curso de Comunicación Para el Ministerio: (Spanish) Two–day course: Saturday, Jan. 7, and Feb. 11, 2012 in Westbury. More info…
• Liturgy: The Unending Symphony (Part II: The Eucharist): Develops on topics learned and discussed in Liturgy Part I. Jan. 21, Feb. 11, 25, Mar. 10, 17, 2012. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Melville. Instructor: Msgr. Andrzej Zglejszewski. More info…
• Formation Weekend–Designing Prayer: will provide practical, engaging models, methods and skills to lead prayer for small and large groups in a variety of situations and for all ages. Feb. 3–5, 2012, Fri., 7:30pm–Sun. noon, The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY. More info…
• Ocho Habitos para un Ministerio Eficaz: (Spanish) Courses offered on Fridays, March 2–23, 2012 (four sessions) in Patchogue. Instructor: José de Jesus. More info…
• Formation Weekend–Parish Systems: Participants will explore the complex web of systems i.e., family, parish, diocesan, socioeconomic, and cultural systems that impact all ministers. March 16–18, 2012, Fri., 7:30 pm–Sun., noon. Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington.More info…
• Formation Weekend–Collaborative Skills: Participants learn and develop leadership skills. May 18–20, 2012, Fri. 7:30 pm–Sun. noon. The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY. More info…
• Formation Weekends in Spanish:
• Sistemas Parroquiales: Marzo 16–18, 2012.More…
• Habilidades de Colaboración: Abril 20–22, 2012. More…