Office of Christian Formation,

Christian Formation supports, educates, and empowers ministry leaders to become Spirit-filled disciples leading others to Christ.
Volume IV, Issue 19, April 2021
Greetings!

I love children…whose smiles, wonder & awe create in me a wellspring of JOY and a sacred pledge to keep them safe. As a swim instructor of 3-5 years beginners, safety is my first priority. After lessons one day, Sophie refused to get out of the pool. So with one hand on her arm, I gently lifted her out…expecting her protest… but she whispered to me…I want to give you a hug! All children want to be hugged and to be safe. So, please…

Emily
Join Bishop Knestout on Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00pm Live streamed from the Cathedral to pray the rosary for the Protection of Children and Families.
Emily Filippi
Director, Office of Christian Formation
Acting Director, Office of Ethnic Ministries
Nurturing the Faith of Young Families:
Early Childhood Spirituality and the Domestic Church

Thursday, April 15, 2021

10:00am- 2:00pm

Dr. Tanya Campen & Paul Canavese

FREE Virtual Training for Catechetical Leaders & Baptism Prep Teams
Learn best strategies from experts for how to:

  • Evangelize young parish families
  • Nurture characteristics of a child’s spirituality
  • Inspire parents in their domestic church

Click here for a flyer. Register for Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3bZtlAk
Questions? Contact Megan Cottam at mcottam@richmonddiocese.org
Community Building: Revisited
Know Your Why!

Hoping to further process and apply content from the March webinar with Leisa Anslinger?

Wanting to dive deeper into your “WHY” and discover ways you can lead others into your vision?
Did you watch the recording and are now looking for a chance to discuss it live?

Join self-professed “Leadership Geek,” Debbie Stollery as she facilitates conversation around the fruits of the webinar, naming our why and applying it to our ministry.

Two times to choose from, both Tuesday, April 20. Register here for no cost.

Psst! If you missed it in March, it is not too late to catch up. Watch the recording today!
NEW! Resource Page
The new Resource tab has been added to the menu bar of the OCF website. Click on it to access links to current resources as well as recent recordings of trainings.

Check it out and return to our website monthly to see what is new!
Small Group Ministry
Need help developing the tools and techniques needed to grow small faith groups in your parish community, during COVID and beyond? Here are some helps:
 
Where Two or Three are Gathered is the new website developed to resource and support parishes and small group ministry leaders.
Foster the Good session on Small Group Ministry presented by The Evangelical Catholic. Check out the recording here.

Want to learn more? Check with Office for Evangelization for a four-part series on supporting small groups in your parish. 
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