Upcoming Events in the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
Continuing Formation for Catechists & Catechetical Leaders
Virtual Catechist Modules
Beginning January 16, all ten catechist modules in English will be offered virtually on Thursdays from 7-9pm. Spanish modules will be offered on Monday evenings, beginning January 10. Registration is open now! Click here for schedule and registration links
Formation Toward Christian Ministry (FTCM)
Spring 2025 schedule now available | Virtual
The Formation Toward Christian Ministry (FTCM) program offers basic theology and spiritual development to Catholic adults who want to deepen their commitment to Jesus and more fully answer their baptismal call to service as a mature disciple. Course topics include: Introduction to Scripture, Catholic Beliefs, Morality, Church History, and more!
Community Conversations: Kinder Houston Area Survey - 2024 Results
Wednesday, December 11 | 10am - 12pm | Virtual meeting | FREE
For more than 40 years, the Kinder Institute of Urban Studies at Rice University has surveyed Houstonians on issues important to them - jobs, education, housing, safety, etc. Dr. Dan Potter, Director of the Houston Population Research Center at Kinder, will join us to discuss the results of the most recent survey. Together, we will discuss the implications of this survey for our work and ministry.
Using the USCCB's pastoral letter on racism, "Open Wide Our Hearts" as a guide, Community Conversations is a monthly dialogue which provides safe space for difficult conversations about race, faith, and justice that are grounded in our Catholic teaching of the dignity of the human person. Each session features a talk by a knowledgeable expert, followed by small group discussion. Sessions meet virtually from 10am-noon on the third Wednesday of each month. All are welcome!
Catechist Workshop: The Art of Elementary Catechesis, Archdiocesan Curriculum, and Lesson Design
Saturday, January 11 | 9am-1pm | Epiphany of the Lord Parish (Katy)
This opportunity is designed to support Catechists in their Catechetical ministry with practical, simple ways of passing down the Faith while using the Archdiocesan Curriculum and Lesson Design. These hours of training will be counted as electives toward your Catechist record. Click here to register
Ministry for Persons with DisAbilities Quarterly Meeting: Adaptations & Sensory Masses
Virtual meeting Wednesday, February 5 at 10am (English) | Virtual meeting Thursday, February 6@ 7pm (Spanish)
Ministry for Persons with DisAbilities invites you our quarterly meeting. Our speaker will be Barbara Kielaszek from St. Mathew the Evangelist parish, who will talk about best practices for establishing a sensory Mass in your parish.
Save the Date! Registration Opening Soon:
Lenten Day of Prayer for Parish Catechetical Leaders
Thursday, March 6 | 9:30-3:30 | St. Dominic Chancery (2403 Holcombe)