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Office of Catechesis

- Mission
  
  To deepen the local church’s communion with the Lord Jesus while equipping individuals and parishes for Christian discipleship that includes fruitful sacramental life;
  To enliven the local church’s missionary impulse through spiritual formation and support so that Catholics may become more effective witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
  To support the vital ministry of catechesis through the education and formation of parish catechists and ministry leaders.
  To implement the directives of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan through a consistent, professional and pastoral response to the needs of deaneries, parishes, and language/ethnic groups.
- Religious Education Curriculum and Instruction resources
- Catechetical Classes Franciscan at Home | Certification Programs
- OCIA Christian Initiation for Adults
- Sacramental Formation Sacramental norms and Requirements
- Special Needs Accompanying Individuals with Learning Differences
- Catechetical Resources Prayer Books, Tools and Resources for parish based programs
- Evangelization Resources Parish Based Resources
- Code of Particular Law Religious Education Guidelines
Events
- Walking in Faith Hike
  
  Saturday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  
  All scouts, scouting families, and scout leaders are invited to join Fr. Jakob Hurlimann and the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for a 5-mile hike on our journey to be apostles of faith. The day will begin at 10 a.m. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.
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- Solidarity in the Vineyard | Youth Minister & DRE Gathering
  
  Tuesday, October 28, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  
  Solidarity in the Vineyard | Interior Transformation Leads to Effective Leadership. A day of reflection for Faith Formation Leaders and Youth Ministers. Featuring talks by Fr. Gonzalo Villaseca, ISP, and Deacon Barry Ryan.
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- DCYC
  
  January 30 - February 1
  
  The Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) provides an opportunity for youth to encounter Christ through liturgy, sacraments, and engaging presentations that reflect the diverse needs of the youth of the Austin diocese.
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- The Father's Heart Silent Retreat
  
  March 18 - March 22
  
  This five-day retreat into the silence of prayer, reflection and rest is the perfect opportunity for you to leave behind the noise and chaos to hear the heartbeat of God. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, this retreat will include teaching on prayer and discernment of spirits, followed by three days of silence with individual spiritual direction and daily conferences.
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- Catechesis Team
  
  Theresa Prudhomme
  
  Associate Director | Office of Catechesis
  
  512-949-2476
  tprudhommeaustindiocese.org
  
  Tressi Breecher
  
  Administrative Assistant
  
  (512) 949-2464
  tressi-breecheraustindiocese.org
  
  Mario Godoy
  
  Coordinator of Catechesis
  
  512-949-2494
  mgodoyaustindiocese.org
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