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.
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.
The Rite of Election will be held February 22 at St. John Vianney in Round Rock. There will be two celebrations: 2 and 5 p.m. Pre-registration is requested. Visit https://www.austindiocese.org/rite-of-election.
Join us for an introduction to the Catechetical Accompaniment Process. Dr. Joseph White will offer a presentation on how to create a more evangelizing catechesis program using the new USCCB document. This is an in-person session only; lunch will be provided. Cost is $15 per person.
We invite you to participate in live demonstrations with representatives from Corazon Puro (R.E.A.L Formation) and Good Catechesis as they share their interactive and engaging Apps and faith-based games, designed for today’s children and teens. Leaders will have a choice of in-person or virtual attendance.