Ongoing Formation

Every disciple of the Lord Jesus shares in the mission to proclaim the Good News of Jesus to all the world.  To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family circle, in every church gathering, in every place of work, and in every public forum.  They must be women and men of prayer whose faith is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment to the person and message of Jesus.  (Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation, USCCB, §2)

To carry out this mission, a strong, complete, and systematic catechesis is required for all its members.  This catechesis will help adults to experience the transforming power of grace and to grasp the integrity and beauty of the truths of faith in their harmonious unity and interconnection-a true symphony of faith.  (§4)

To support the mission of equipping members to proclaim the Gospel, the Diocese of Trenton offers opportunities in ongoing adult formation for all those who serve in parish ministries.   These opportunities include courses taken through our partnerships with Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute and Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life as well as Diocesan formation days, webinars and scholarships. 

Parish and School Catechists are called to continually grow in their faith and strengthen their commitment to foster professional growth through engaging in ongoing formation.  Upon receipt of the Certificate in Catechesis, catechists are required to complete at least 10 hours of formation per year to maintain their certification.

 

CATechist CHATS are FREE one-hour gatherings, presented by experts in the field on relevant topics in catechetical ministry, which will be followed by opportunities for catechists to chat about their thoughts, ideas, and questions on the topic.
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