The Catechetical Institute is providing a FREE and fantastic 2024 webinar series to serve the Church!  We now have over 200 outstanding ministry formation workshops available online at www.FranciscanAtHome.com, ready to grow anyone in ministry roles for the good of the souls you serve.  We currently serve over 120 partner dioceses, and over 40,000 people in ministry roles across 131 countries.

January

• Tuesday, Jan 23 at 2:00pm – Making the OCIA Process Effectively Serve and Form Adults, Families, and Children – Lori Smith, OCIA/RCIA Advisor for the Diocese of Sacramento, CI Mentor

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• Tuesday, Jan 30 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Pasos prácticos para enseñarles a rezar a los niños y jóvenes // Practical steps for teaching children or youth to pray – Sr. H. Maria Ecclesiae, Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart of Jesus, graduate of FUS in Theology and Catechetics

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February

• Tuesday, Feb 6 at 2:00pm – Natural Family Planning (NFP): Openness to Life and Mature Discernment in Marriage – Heather Keimig, Coordinator of Family and Respect Life Office, Diocese of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Feb 20 at 2:00pm – Ways and Means for Developing Your Parish OCIA Process into a Year-Round Approach – Dino Durando, Director, Office of the Domestic Church and Discipleship, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, MO, and Lori Smith, OCIA/RCIA Advisor for the Diocese of Sacramento, CI Mentor

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• Tuesday, Feb 27 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Para los jóvenes que se sienten golpeados por la vida: Cómo hablarles de la ternura de Dios // For youth who feel beat up by life: How to talk to them about the tenderness of God – Dr. Maria Claudia Arboleda Piedrahita, Profesor, Universidad Católica, San Antonio de Murcia (UCAM)

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• Tuesday, Feb 27 at 4:00pm – Preparing an Evangelizing Catechesis – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Wednesday, Feb 28 at 4:00pm – Preparing a Kerygmatic Catechesis – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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Beyond these, we have a myriad of amazing webinars upcoming for 2024…

March

• Tuesday, Mar 5 at 2:00pm – Eucharistic Renewal and the Big Picture: The Story of Salvation History from a Eucharistic Perspective – Ann Lankford, Director, Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, Diocese of La Crosse, WI

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• Tuesday, Mar 19 at 2:00pm – Effectively Responding to Transgender Beliefs – Dr. Mary Hasson, the Kate O’Beirne Senior Fellow and Director of the Person and Identity Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC

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• Tuesday, Mar 26 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo hablarles a tus hijos sobre la ideología del género // How to talk to your children about gender ideology – Lucia Luzondo, JD MA, Co-founder of Family Renewal Ministries / Renovación Familiar, Marietta, GA

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April

• Tuesday, Apr 9 at 4:00pm – Aiming for an Excellent, Effective OCIA Process: Something Old and Something New  – Dr. Scott Sollom, Director, Catechetical Institute and Associate Chair of Theology – Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Apr 16 at 2:00pm – RICA/OICA in a Hispanic Context: How to See the Church’s Vision for Christian Initiation and Implement it Effectively – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Coordinator of Hispanic Outreach for Franciscan’s Catechetical Institute

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• Tuesday, Apr 23 at 2:00pm – Part I: Giving Strong On-Going Ministry Formation in an Effective, Affordable, and Local-Attuned Way: Changing Your Diocese with the Catechetical Institute – Dr. William Keimig, Dr. Mark Ginter, Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey, and Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Apr 30 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Formando corazones y mentes: Cómo hablarles a los niños del aborto // Forming hearts and minds: How to speak to children about abortion – Dr. Pilar Calva, Professor, Pontifical University of Mexico and the Catholic University of Dallas

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May

• Tuesday, May 7 at 2:00pm – Pastorally Responding to Transgender Beliefs – Dcn. Patrick Lappert, MD, Chaplain for Courage International in the Diocese of Birmingham, Surgeon, and Deacon at Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church in Decatur, AL

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• Tuesday, May 14 at 2:00pm – How to Better Encounter God at Mass – Dr. James Pauley, Professor of Catechetics and Editor on the Catechetical Review Magazine, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, May 21 at 2:00pm – Part II: Giving Strong On-Going Ministry Formation in an Effective, Affordable, and Local-Attuned Way: Changing Your Diocese with the Catechetical Institute – Dr. William Keimig, Dr. Mark Ginter, Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey, and Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, May 28 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: San Ignacio y el discernimiento espiritual: las reglas del discernimiento // Discernment of Spirits According to St. Ignatius – Dcn. Mike Martinez, SJ Jesuit Scholastic, rapper, filmmaker, poet and philosopher

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June

• Tuesday, Jun 4 at 2:00pm – How Parishes Can Work with Parents of Children with Disabilities – Kelly Mantoan, Founder, Accepting the Gift

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• Tuesday, Jun 11 at 2:00pm – An Extraordinary Cross to Carry: Grieving the Loss of a Child and the Work of Red Bird Ministries – Ryan and Kelly Breaux, Founders of Red Bird Ministries

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• Tuesday, Jun 18 at 2:00pm – Pastoral Accompaniment, Giving Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics Whose Loved One Died by Suicide – Dcn. Ed Shoener, founder of The Katie Foundation, deacon of the Diocese of Scranton

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• Tuesday, Jun 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Liderazgo Virtuoso // Virtuous Leadership – Paco Gavrilides, Catechetical Institute Mentor, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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July

• Tuesday, Jul 2 at 2:00pm – The Catechumenate as the Paradigm for Parish Evangelization: Practical Applications and Implications for Parish Staff – Dr. Eric Westby, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Jul 9 at 2:00pm – Met in Suffering – Grace and Gentleness Given: The Ministry Work of Catholic Chaplains – Fr. Paschal Anionye, chaplain in the Diocese of Syracuse, NY, and Anita Houghton, Director of Pastoral Care and Certification, National Association of Catholic Chaplains

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• Tuesday, Jul 16 at 2:00pm – God Indwelling: Developing a Personal Relationship with the Holy Spirit and Recognizing and Opening His Gifts in Your Life and Ministry – Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Jul 23 at 2:00pm – Catholic Identity: Head, Heart, and Hands – Steve Botsford, Vice President, Catechetical Learning for William H. Sadlier, Inc.

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• Tuesday, Jul 30 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Iuvenescit Ecclesia - Relaciones sanas con los Movimientos Apostólicos en tu parroquia // Iuvenescit Ecclesia - Healthy Relationships with the Apostolic Movements in Your Parish – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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 August

• Tuesday, Aug 13 at 2:00pm – The State of Catechetics in the USA Today: What 4 years of S.W.O.T. analysis among Catechetical Leaders throughout the Midwest and the South indicate – Dr. Mark Ginter of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Aug 20 at 2:00pm – We Exist Because God Sustains Us in God’s Memory: A Pastoral Response to Dementia – Maggie Rousseau, Associate Director of Senior Adult Ministry and Director of Disabilities Ministry, Archdiocese of Atlanta, GA

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• Tuesday, Aug 27 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Salud organizacional para tu parroquia, ministerio o movimiento // Organizational Health for your parish, ministry, or apostolic movement – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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September

• Tuesday, Sep 3 at 2:00pm – Restored Order: Considerations for Confirmation, Conversion, and Community – Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Sep 10 at 2:00pm – Kerygma-First: Placing the Initial Proclamation of the Gospel at the Center of Pastoral Planning – Dr. Eric Westby, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Sep 17 at 2:00pm – The “Ask”: Successes and Failures in Catholic Evangelization, and How to Get it Right – Dr. Mark Ginter of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Sep 24 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo enseñarles las virtudes a los niños // Teaching Virtues to Your Children – Fr. Juan Puigbo, STL, Pastor of St. Leo Parish, Diocese of Arlington, VA

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October

• Tuesday, Oct 1 at 2:00pm – Evangelizing Teachers Can Evangelize Families: How Catholic School Teachers Can Grow In (and Share) Their Faith with Students and Families – Dcn. Matt Halbach, PhD, Senior National Catechetical Consultant for William H. Sadlier, Inc.

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• Tuesday, Oct 8 at 2:00pm – Pragmatic Steps Towards Implementing a Marriage Catechumenate: A Diocesan Perspective – Richard Budd, Diocese of Lansing, MI

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• Tuesday, Oct 15 at 2:00pm – A Formative Approach Faithful to the Child: Educating in Christ – Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP of the Dominicans of St. Cecelia, Nashville, TN and Katrina Herlambang of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Oct 22 at 2:00pm – Strengthening the Church’s Commitment to Families: The Work of the Catholic Family Life Association – Socorro Truchan, President, CFLA

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• Tuesday, Oct 29 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo ayudar a jóvenes desinteresados: La persistencia y la oración // How to Reach the Hard to Reach: Persistence and Prayer – Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR

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November

• Tuesday, Nov 5 at 2:00pm – Integrating the Catholic Faith into All Aspects of the School Curriculum: From Math and Science to Health and Social Studies – Dr. Brett Salkeld

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• Tuesday, Nov 12 at 2:00pm – Using the Compendium of the CCC for Discipleship-Building – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Nov 19 at 2:00pm – Making the Faith Come Alive: Catechesis and the Art of the Story – Dr. Joseph White, Associate Publisher, Catechetical Resources, Our Sunday Visitor Publishing

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• Tuesday, Nov 26 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo acompañar a los jóvenes de hoy: estrategias prácticas // How to accompany today's youth: Practical strategies – Leslie Chayeb

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December

• Tuesday, Dec 3 at 2:00pm – Practical Evangelization and the Art of Listen in Sharing the Gospel: the Genesis Mission Method for Making Disciples – Fr. Jon Bielawski and Michele Thompson, Diocese of Plymouth, UK

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• Tuesday, Dec 10 at 2:00pm – Training Door-to-Door Teams and Street Teams for Effective Evangelization – Dr. Stella Marie Jeffrey of the Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

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• Tuesday, Dec 17 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo involucrar a los padres de la familia en la formación de sus hijos: Estrategias prácticas // How to engage parents in the formation of their kids: practical tips and strategies – Glenda Aragon, Pastoral Associate in St. Michael's Church in Livermore

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