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Participate in our GUILD WEBINAR SERIES

The Catechetical Institute is providing a FREE and fantastic 2025 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.
 
But we want to do more to build leaders and create networks of supportive relationships to foster creative approaches and best practices in a myriad of ministry areas.  To that end, we invite you to join us for our 2025 webinar series – please put these on your calendar and share them with those you lead!
 
Based on your feedback, and the many pressing needs of the field, we are offering nearly 50 webinars over the coming year on relevant topics to help support you in ministry, including one each month in Spanish.
 
We greatly look forward to seeing you for one or many of these free webinars!  Links for each webinar will be sent out proximal to each event and are below as well.  Please share this with others in your parishes, schools, and among your colleagues!  All times below are in Eastern Time U.S.

 

January

  • Tuesday, Jan 28 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo formar a discipulos misioneros en una era digital // How to Form Missionary Disciples in a Digital Age – Jose Manuel de Urquidi, Inovador católico y misionero digital

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February

  • Tuesday, Feb 4 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body: Shining a Light on the Challenge of Gender Issues – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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  • Tuesday, Feb 11 at 2:00pm – Lifting the Veil on Sacred Music: An Introduction to Sacred Music as an Aid to Prayer – Dr. Alessandra Pompili, Concert Pianist, Associated Academic at the University of Bonn, Germany

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  • Tuesday, Feb 18 at 2:00pm – Building a Culture of Prayer in Your Parish: Practical Tips and Strategies – Joshua Danis, Head of Parish and Diocesan Partnerships, Hallow

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  • Tuesday, Feb 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo acompañar a jóvenes con disforia de género // How to Accompany Youth with Gender Dysphoria – Dr. Maria Claudia Arboleda Piedrahita, Profesora de Teología, Universidad Católica de Murcia, España

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March

  • Tuesday, Mar 4 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 – Part 1 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators) – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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  • Tuesday, Mar 11 at 2:00pm – From Surviving to Thriving:  Parish Missions that Aim for Deep Renewal – Martin Watjen and Brian Hough, Elevated Parish Missions

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  • Tuesday, Mar 18 at 2:00pm – Engaging in Battle: Helping Catholic Men Develop the Courage, Clarity, and Virtue to Serve to be Effective Witnesses – Fr. David Marsden, SCJ and Stephen Gallagher, Men of St. Joseph Apostolate

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  • Tuesday, Mar 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo responder cuando nuestros estudiantes vienen con heridas // How to Respond When Our Students Come to Us with Wounds – Fr. Daniel Leary, Chaplain, Sisters of Mary, Girlstown, Chalco, Mexico

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April

  • Tuesday, Apr 1 at 2:00pm – Theology of the Body for Ages 4-10 – Part 2 (for Catholic School Teachers, Administrators, and Home Educators) – Katrina Zeno, Founder, TOB for Everyone! Apostolate

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  • Tuesday, Apr 8 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 22 at 2:00pm – Springs in the Desert: Accompanying those Struggling with Infertility – Kimberly Henkel, PhD and Ann M. Koshute, MTS, Founders of Springs in the Desert

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  • Tuesday, Apr 29 at 2:00pm – In Spanish: Cómo cultivar un corazón misionero en la juventud // How to Cultivate a Missionary Heart in Young People – Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR, Founder of Corazón Puro and Latinos por la Vida

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May

  • Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00pm – Transforming Work: Reaching the People with Whom You Share Your Days – Dcn. Mike Houghton, Executive Director, Unleash the Gospel (UTG) at Work

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  • Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00pm – A Unique Catechetical Approach to Children’s Formation: An Illustrated Journey Through the Apostles Creed – Dr. Caroline Farey and Roseanne Sharpe, Bethlehem Books

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  • Tuesday, May 20 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 27 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La Quinceañera como oportunidad de evangelización // Quinceañeras: An Opportunity for Evangelization – Janeth Chavez, Directora de Magnifica

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June

  • Tuesday, Jun 3 at 2:00pm – Where are People Spending Their Time in Communion with Others? How to Transform those Times toward Friendship-Oriented Evangelization – Dr. Stella Jeffrey, Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Jun 10 at 2:00pm – Upholding the Dignity of Every Person – Ministry to Those in Prison – Karen Clifton, Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (CPMC)

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  • Tuesday, Jun 17 at 2:00pm – A Child Hungry for God: Forming for Yearning, Not Just Learning – Dr. Gerard O’Shea, Sr. Mary Michael Fox, OP and Wendy Laurento, Educating in Christ (EIC), Catechetical Institute, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo rezar con los santos para formar discípulos misioneros // Praying with the Saints to Form Missionary Disciples – Carmen “China” Briceño, Virgen Consagrada

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July

  • Tuesday, Jul 1 at 2:00pm – The Catechetical Purpose of Sacred Architecture – Carter Hord, Hord Architects of Memphis, TN

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  • Tuesday, Jul 8 at 2:00pm – Praying in Front of the Blessed Sacrament: Devotional Guidance – Dr. Mark Ginter, Catechetical Institute (CI), Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Jul 22 at 2:00pm – Seeing, Holding, and Maturing a New One Among Us: The Catechumen as a Member of the Household of God – Dr. Scott Sollom, Associate Chair of Theology – Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Jul 29 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La Liturgia de las Horas: Cómo y porqué rezar esta oración poderosísima en nuestro ministerio // The Liturgy of the Hours: How and Why to Pray this Powerful Prayer in Our Ministry – Dr. Alberto Descalzo, Assoc. Profesor de Español, Universidad Franciscana de Steubenville

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August

  • Tuesday, Aug 5 at 2:00pm – Humanitarian Service as a Vocation: Serving the Marginalized and Persecuted Worldwide – Dr. Stephen M. Rasche, Director, Institute for Catholic Humanitarian Service, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Aug 12 at 2:00pm – A Uniquely Effective Approach to Parish Small Groups: Discipleship Quads – Dr. Bob Rice, PhD, Professor of Catechetics and Kristi Scheerbaum, Discipleship Special Projects Coordinator, Catechetical Institute (CI), Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Aug 19 at 2:00pm – Youth Ministry: How to Find a Path to Thriving, and How Franciscan University’s Outreach Can Help – Brian Kissinger, Executive Director, Franciscan Conferences and Dr. Bill Keimig, Deputy Director, Catechetical Institute

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  • Tuesday, Aug 26 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  El discernimiento ignaciano para líderes: Las primeras tres reglas // Ignatian Discernment for Leaders: The First Three Rules – Fr. Guillermo Gonzalez, Sacerdote de la Diocesis de Arlincton

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September

  • Tuesday, Sep 2 at 2:00pm – Rich Soil: Evangelization with the Theology of the Body – Monica Ashour, Executive Director, Theology of the Body Evangelization Teams (TOBET)

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  • Tuesday, Sep 9 at 2:00pm – Holding Souls: The Graced Work of Praying as a Parish Staff and Meeting the Pragmatic Realities and Pressing Needs of Parishioners – Joey Scancella, Director of Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, St. Ann’s Parish, Coppell, TX

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  • Tuesday, Sep 16 at 2:00pm – Into the Breach:  Finding Practical Way to Help Catholic Families Thrive – Steve Greene, Director, Holy Family Institute of Catholic Faith and Life

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  • Tuesday, Sep 23 at 2:00pm – The Five Best Books on Catechesis – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville

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  • Tuesday, Sep 30 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La práctica y necesidad de la oración mental // The Practice and Necessity of Mental Prayer – Dra. Kathleen Spinnenweber, Directora, Idiomas Modernos, Universidad Franciscana de Steubenville

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October

  • Tuesday, Oct 14 at 2:00pm – Interior Integration for Catholics:  How to Help Individuals, Spouses, and Families Overcome Psychological Impediments to Receiving God’s Love – Dr. Peter Malinoski, President and Co-founder of Souls and Hearts

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  • Tuesday, Oct 21 at 2:00pm – Breaking the Grip of Depression:  A Catholic Pathway – Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Fellow and Director, Bioethics and American Democracy Program, Ethics and Public Policy Center; author of The Catholic Guide to Depression

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  • Tuesday, Oct 28 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Cómo formar a los padres de niños en la oración // How to Form Parents in the Art of Prayer – Hna. Ingrid de Maria, SMCJ

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November

  • Tuesday, Nov 4 at 2:00pm – Building Trust with Broken Teens: Effectively Forming Youth Ministers for Today’s Needs and Opportunities – John Beaulieu

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  • Tuesday, Nov 11 at 2:00pm – For the Priest:  The Challenge of Parish Communities Merging, Clustering, and Being Served Sacramentally, Catechetically, and Pastorally – Fr. Jonathan Meyer, Pastor, All Saints Parish, Guilford, IN

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  • Tuesday, Nov 18 at 2:00pm – For the Lay Ecclesial Minister:  The Challenge of Parish Communities Merging, Clustering, and Being Served Sacramentally, Catechetically, and Pastorally – Jodi Phillips, Coach and Youth Evangelization Specialist, Archdiocese of Omaha, and Judene Indovina, Director for Catholic School Catechesis, Diocese of Pittsburgh

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  • Tuesday, Nov 25 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  La doctrina social de la Iglesia como instrumento pastoral de su misión // The social doctrine of the Church as a pastoral instrument of its mission – Dr. David Puig-Jordan, Capellán Católico y Profesor de Teología, UST

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December

  • Tuesday, Dec 2 at 2:00pm – Catholic Identity: Virtue in Catholic Social Emotional Learning – Sr. John Dominic, OP, Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Dr. Karen Villa, Developmental Neuropsychologist

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  • Tuesday, Dec 9 at 2:00pm – A Mentor-Based Approach to Ministry Formation in a Diocesan Setting – Katie Matlak and Team, Diocese of Charlotte, NC

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  • Tuesday, Dec 16 at 2:00pm – In Spanish:  Formación Humana: Los 4 temperamentos como herramientas del autoconicmiento // Human Formation: The Four Temperaments as a Tool for Self-Knowledge – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Coordinadora de Iniciativas Hispanas, Instituto Catequético

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