Catechist Formation

Join us in connecting with other catechists throughout the diocese. Share comments, ideas, pictures, videos,learn and discover with others. Click the image below.         

As a diocese we’re called on a mission to lead others into an encounter with Christ. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways and in a unique way through catechesis. In order to equip those that serve as catechist for such a task, they need to be empowered and the grace within them needs to be stirred. Welcome to Lead to Encounter a diocesan catechist formation program faithful to the teaching of the church and conscious of today’s society.  Check with your Director of Religious Education in your parish for more information on this program or contact us at the Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization. You can also click the image above to take you directly to the Lead to Encounter page

                                 
The Diocese of Grand Island has partnered with Franciscan Unversity of Steubenville's Catechetical Institute. With a paid subscription, parishes or individuals are able to take advantage of all the online workshops that are beneficial for a variety of ministries. Whether you minister to children, youth, or adults, there is a workshop for you. This is a great follow up to the diocesan's Lead to Encounter formation program.   

The Institute of Catholic Culture is a free adult catechetical organization, faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church, and dedicated to the Church’s call for a new evangelization. We believe that genuine transformation and formation in the faith occurs not simply through receiving educational content but through participation.

The Office of Faith Formation and Evangelization provides an annual Fall retreat in October for parish faith formation leaders. Our last retreat called Deus Testamenti focused on God's covenantal relationship with us. Check out some of our retreat pictures. Our next retreat will be in October of 2020. More details to come. Hope to see you there.