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Dear Catechists and Pastoral Assistants of Formation in the Faith,
We begin a new year with the hope that God will continue to bless you and your family at the beginning of this new calendar year. During this month, we celebrate the feast of Epiphany where God manifests and reveals himself to the world as our Savior when the three Magi went to worship Him. By bringing him the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, this event represented Jesus' greatness as king, priest, and true man.
Let us continue our mission by making Jesus the center of our catechesis and our evangelization. Evangelizing is the mission of the church. Evangelization describes the ways in which all baptized teach, celebrate, and witness the gospel message to draw families into a deep relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Office of Faith Formation is committed to assure that the formation offered by our archdiocese incorporates the liturgical, pastoral, and catechetical elements in all stages of the life of Catholics: from the womb to the tomb.
May your catechetical and evangelizing work in your parishes lead many people to receive the gift of faith, so that they know it and live it.
We also pray for the repose of Pope Benedict XVI: "That the tireless efforts of Pope (Emeritus) Benedict XVI, now called to the Lord, may bear fruit in unity, peace and love among all men and women, we pray to the Lord.
Carlos Carrillo, Director of Faith Formation.
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