Religious Education/ Faith Formation
" GO INTO THE WHOLE WORLD AND PROCLAIM
THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE"
As an essential part of the educational ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, the Office of Faith Formation serves the people of Brooklyn and Queens primarily through Catechetical service to parsh communities.
Faith Formation transcends the classroom and it is not only for young children. We embrace and encourage a vision of Faith Formation that encompasses all people in all situations and incorporates them into the Church of Christ through direct experiences of communion, service, proclamation, study and worship.
It is our mission to offer the joy and truth of the Catholic Faith to all people, that they may grow in their relationship with Almighty God and come to know and fully live their dignity as Human Persons created in His image.
To accomplish this mission, we
* Promote ongoing evangelization and formation for people of all ages.
* Support programs which enhance worship, ministry, and community-building for the people of God including parish religious education for children, youth, adults, youth ministry, RCIA and campus ministry.
* Provide ongoing formation and professional development for catechetical leaders.
* Work in cooperation with other Diocesan agencies to offer formational opportunities.
* Offer various programs of education including Catechist Formation Courses and Pre-Cana Courses to assist all persons at various stages in their Faith journeys.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIOCESAN DIRECTOR
The Office of Faith Formation is committed to ensuring the proclamation of the Gospel in the great and diverse Diocese of Brooklyn. We welcome you to our section of the website and invite you to explore all that we have to offer. The Office exists primarily to offer Christ and His Church to all people, particularly through our service to parish catechetical leaders. Our Office promotes the life-long and comprehensive formation of all Catholics in the faith – children, youth, young adults and adults in all situations. The staff of the Office provides the leadership, training and support to parish catechetical leaders to help them in their efforts “to make disciples, to help people believe that Jesus is the Son of God so that believing they might have life in his name, and to educate and instruct them in this life, thus building up the body of Christ.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church). We ask God to continue to bless our efforts.
All are welcome to contact us at any time. Whatever your specific needs, whether you are a person searching for answers about the Catholic Faith or a catechist in need of resources, we are here for you!
In Christ,
Philip Franco, Ph.D.
Director
718-281-9544
"FAITH AND REASON ARE LIKE TWO WINGS ON WHICH THE HUMAN SPIRIT RISES TO THE CONTEMPLATION OF TRUTH; AND GOD HAS PLACED IN THE HUMAN HEART A DESIRE TO KNOW THE TRUTH--IN A WORD, TO KNOW HIMSELF-- SO THAT, BY KNOWING AND LOVING GOD, MEN AND WOMEN MAY ALSO COME TO THE FULLNESS OF TRUTH ABOUT THEMSELVES." -POPE JOHN PAUL II