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Diocesan LEAD

LEAD (Leadership For Evangelization and Discipleship) offers quality diocesan and regional events to support the varied work of parish ministers. These opportunities include spiritual, personal and professional development, networking and days of reflection.

For a reasonable parish fee of $100, one person from the designated list of names may attend any LEAD event free of charge. Other designated leaders are encouraged to attend LEAD events, which may have a nominal fee attached depending on the event.

Register

Virtual Diocesan LEAD Event LEAD Brochure Annual LEAD
Registration
Form

Events

Celebrate Christ
(Biennial)

Catecheist Appreciation
Dinner (Annual)

Catechist Retreats

Confirmation Retreats

Catechist Certification

Brochure

Catechist Certification Description:

The Growth in Faith Program offers the theological and methodological formation necessary to achieve diocesan catechist certification. See the brochure above for details.

“Those called to the ministry of Catechesis, should be generous with their time and talent, open to deepening their understanding of the theology and methodology necessary for teaching and be able to communicate faith and knowledge effectively in both word and deed.”

Catholic Bishops of NY State, The Catechist in the Third Millenium.

“Catechists are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others.” Pope Francis, Homily, 9/29/13.

Catechist Prayer

Lord God, you are the source of all love,
truth, and goodness.
You are the source of my being
and your word is the true path for my journey.
Grant me the courage in live according to your word.
Instill in my through the gift of your Holy Spirit,
the desire and the wisdom to share your love,
your truth, and your goodness with those I serve.
Help me use my time to better prepare myself for this sacred responsibility:
For I need to offer myself in your service
with all of the patience, perseverance, and love
that you have first shown to me.
I ask no more than this, Lord,
in the name of your Son and my Savior; Jesus Christ.
Amen

Resources

2021 Virtual Confirmation Retreat

You Are Loved,
You Are Made
For Greatness

Lending Library

To borrow a book or DVD, for items in Plattsburgh (P), contact:

Anita Soltero 518-310-3669.

To borrow a book or DVD from Ogdensburg (O), contact:

Jessica Hargrave, 315-393-2920 Ext: 1451

Helpful Websites Important Links

Family Catechesis
for the
Seven Sacraments

The Catechist's
Tool Box:
Getting Started
with the Basics

Are you called to be a Catechist?
See the attached PowerPoint presentation adapted from the book: “A Catechist’s Toolbox” by Joe Paprocki, published by Loyola Press