Faith Formation / Catechetics

The Office for Faith Formation / Catechetics goal is to provide

• Support
• Direction and
• Resources

"…to put people not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ."

Catechesi Tradendae – On Catechesis in Our Time – John Paul II, 1979.

Printable Calendars

 Adult Formation Calendar
 Catechist Formation Offerings
 Faith Formation / Catechetics

Support for catechetical leaders who serve as

• Directors of Religious Education
• Section Heads
• Adult Faith Formation Coordinators
• Catholic School Principals
• College Campus Ministers
• Scripture Study leaders
• Youth Ministers
• Baptismal Teams
• RCIA Coordinators and others

Through these leaders, we serve catechists in parishes and catholic schools.

Together, we minister to people of all ages and abilities – elders, adults and young adults, college and high school students, young adolescents, and children in over 300 parishes and other locations.

Direction through services which include

• Intentional development of catechetical approaches respectful of the variety of cultures within our archdiocese
• Fostering of diverse models of faith formation for parishes across the archdiocese
• Certification of DREs and catechists/religion teachers
• Involvement with Associations that focus on the unique faith formation gifts and needs manifested at different ages and abilities of life

Resources for catechetical leaders and catechists that help each one "mature as a person, a believer and as an apostle."

General Directory for Catechesis, §238.

All of this is done in collaboration with other offices within the Department of Education and also within the Central Services of the Archdiocese of Detroit.