Faith Formation Gatherings & Events

The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation gathers people in a variety of ways to equip, train, and serve the parishes of our diocese.  Whether it's a training or a retreat or a liturgy, the purpose of all of our gatherings is to lead people closer to Christ and build up his Body, the Church. 

Click to view a preview of offerings in the works for 2022-2023

Please see below for a full listing of upcoming gatherings and events. Click on specific items listed on the right to find out more information.

Date	Time	Gatherings or Events to equip, train, or serve parishes
2022
September
18		Catechetical Sunday: "This is my body given for you"
21	9:00am-3:30pm	Psychological First Aid Training for Catholic Leaders
26	1-2pm 6:30-7:30pm	Monthly Leader Learning Session: Sacramental Imagination as a Second Language
October
1	10am-3pm	ABIDE Middle School Youth Retreat (St. Mary's in Houlton)
2	10am-3pm	ABIDE Middle School Youth Retreat (St. Maximilian in Scarborough)
13	9:00am-11:00am	LFFA Meeting: : Social Justice & Catholic Teaching
14	10 am - 1:30pm	Regional Parish Leader Days: St Joseph, Brewer
15	10 am - 1:30pm	Regional Parish Leader Days: Holy Rosary, Caribou
17	9:00am-3:30pm	Psychological First Aid Training for Catholic Leaders
24	1-2pm 6:30-7:30pm	Monthly Leader Learning Session: Christus Vivit: Christ is Alive!
November
4	10 am - 1:30pm	Regional Parish Leader Days: St Martha, Kennebunk
5	10 am - 1:30pm	Regional Parish Leader Days: St Anthansius & St John, Rumford
10	9:00am-11:00am	LFFA Meeting: Celebrating the Sacraments
28	1-2pm 6:30-7:30pm	Monthly Leader Learning Session: Identifying and Training Small Group Leaders
December
1	9:00am-11:00am	LFFA Meeting: The Joy of Advent
19	1-2pm 6:30-7:30pm	Monthly Leader Learning Session: Advent Reflection: What are you waiting for?
2023 January
12	9:00am-11:00am	LFFA Meeting:
23	1-2pm 6:30-7:30pm	Monthly Leader Learning Session: