Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?

Luke 24:32

Young Adults

Midlife Adults

Mature Adults

Older Adults

Mission Statement

We, the Office of Faith Formation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse inspired by the life and mission of Jesus and embracing the opportunities of our time and

culture commit ourselves to educate evangelize and empower others through lifelong and ongoing faith formation.

Training for Baptism preparation teams

Training for Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Creative ways of empowering parents as the first educators of their children

Planning evenings for parents of young children

A Few Possibilities for Your PCA, Cluster, Linkage

Think Intergenerational!Seasonal events: www.gatherinmyname.com

After the last Mass on Sunday?A Friday or Sunday evening?

Weekly email : short reflection; 3 Minute Retreat; Creighton University, to name a few

Parent/Grandparent/Child mini-retreat

Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long 21st Century Catholic Evangelization: Approaches & Practices

http://www.21stcenturycatholicevangelization.org/

Bible Studies; Faith Sharing Groups Help parish leaders discern which resources will best suit their needs

Train facilitators for small groups

Lead a workshop on collaborative ministry

Having a Parish Mission in your PCA? Invite attendees for “Coffee and Conversation” after the weekend liturgies following the Mission? What questions might you ask to start the conversation? Let’s brainstorm…

Breaking Open the Word: Sunday Readings

Encuentro – The Joy of the Gospel: Laudato Si

Vision new possibilities...

Working together…Growing in faith

Empowering Disciples through:• In person courses…If you “build it, we will come”• Online courses – from the comfort of your home!• Workshops• Conferences

Looking for more?• Formation for Ministry (in collaboration)• Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIMEX)• St. Bernard’s School of Theology & Ministry• …to name a few!

Imagine…one way you see the faith formation offices assisting with life-long faith formation among the parishes in your PCA.

Let’s DREAM &