What Is It? 

Department of Youth Faith Formation serves parishes in their faith formation efforts with young people and their families from baptism through 12th grade. To kick off the year with joy and inspiration, this fall we are hosting regional gatherings for parish faith formation leaders involved in these vital parish ministries.

Join leaders from your region for an evening of prayer, an inspirational keynote, updates on events, formation, and programs for the ministerial year, and a delicious meal.

This event is free, RSVP is required 10 days prior to the event date. Register at archny.org/youth-faith-formation.

Who Should Attend

Pastors, Parochial Vicars, and Parish Directors/Coordinators of:

• Baptismal Preparation
• Early Childhood Ministry
• Religious Education
• Family Faith Formation
• Youth Ministry
• Scouting

Dates and Locations

August 18, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
St. Christopher, Staten Island

August 20, 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Francis de Sales, Manhattan

August 25, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi, Mt. Kisco

September 8, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middletown

September 12, 2024
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Holy Rosary/Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, Bronx

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What Is It? 

Department of Youth Faith Formation serves parishes in their faith formation efforts with young people and their families from baptism through 12th grade. To kick off the year with joy and inspiration, this fall we are hosting regional gatherings for parish faith formation leaders involved in these vital parish ministries.

Join leaders from your region for an evening of prayer, an inspirational keynote, updates on events, formation, and programs for the ministerial year, and a delicious meal.

This event is free, RSVP is required 10 days prior to the event date. Register at archny.org/youth-faith-formation.

Who Should Attend

Pastors, Parochial Vicars, and Parish Directors/Coordinators of:

• Baptismal Preparation
• Early Childhood Ministry
• Religious Education
• Family Faith Formation
• Youth Ministry
• Scouting

Dates and Locations

August 18, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
St. Christopher, Staten Island

August 20, 2024
6:00pm to 9:00pm
St. Francis de Sales, Manhattan

August 25, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
St. Francis of Assisi, Mt. Kisco

September 8, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Middletown

September 12, 2024
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Holy Rosary/Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, Bronx

The Profession of Faith

Level: 1
Audience: Catechists & Youth Ministry teams
Instructor: John Thompson
Dates: Mondays, September 23, 30, October 7, and 21
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church

Enrollment Information: Advanced enrollment is required through ArchNYLAB. Create an account if you do not have one, or log in if you do here: https://archnylab.leadlms.com/login

Register by clicking “Catechist Formation: Level One” or “Youth Ministry: Level One” (depending on your ministry), then “The Profession of Faith”, and select “Fall 2024: The Profession of Faith (LaGrangeville, NY)”. Space is limited.

Life in Christ

Level: 1
Audience: Catechists & Youth Ministry teams
Instructor: Juan Rodriguez
Dates: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: St. Lucy’s School (Bronx, NY)

Enrollment Information: Advanced enrollment is required through ArchNYLAB. Create an account if you do not have one, or log in if you do here: https://archnylab.leadlms.com/login

Register by clicking “Catechist Formation: Level One” or “Youth Ministry: Level One” (depending on your ministry), then “Life in Christ”, and select “Fall 2024: Life in Christ (Bronx, NY)”. Space is limited.