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Important Information:
- Diocesan Communication Policy (acrobat pdf file...124kb)
- Creating a Safe Environment - Called to Protect Youth (A new program designed for middle/junior high students)
- Praesidium-revision (acrobat pdf file...101kb)
- Praesidium-Trainers (acrobat pdf file...56kb)
Spread the Word (Evangelization and Catechesis electronic newsletter)
View the Catechist Formation Series DVD Sampler!
Our Mission
The department of Evangelization and
Catechesis is dedicated to the Church’s effort to make disciples and
to help people believe that Jesus is the
Son of God, so that believing, they might have life in his name, thus building
up the body of Christ. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, #4).
The department of Evangelization and Catechesis provides vision, resources, training and support to parishes and faith communities as they strive to offer opportunities for mature growth in faith through the light of instruction, education, prayer, reflection, and service. The department is primarily concerned with:
- evangelization, catechist formation (Parish, home, school and Catholic school), catechesis for school age children, sacramental preparation (including marriage preparation), family faith formation, RCIA and RCIA for children, youth ministry, campus ministry, young adult ministry
- adult faith formation
The department maintains a video collection of over 1200 tapes. Parishes and faith communities of the Diocese of Rochester may subscribe to this service.
