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.
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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.
Click here to download a Save the Date listing of adult opportunities in 2019 (Updated 1/2/19).
| Date | Time | Gatherings or Events to equip, train, or serve parishes |
| February | ||
| 14 | 9am-noon | LFFA Meeting - Portland, Bangor, Caribou, Houlton |
| 27 | 9:30-noon | Pastoral Life Coordinator Gathering - Portland and video conference |
| 28 |
2-3:30pm 6-7:30pm |
Preparing for the Celebration of Confirmation and First Eucharist - Portland and video conference |
| March | ||
| 9/10 | varies | Rite of Election: Caribou, Waterville, Portland |
| 15 | 9am-3pm | Leader Workshop on Helping Hurting Teens - Roy Petifils |
| 15 | 7-8:30pm | "Helping Hurting Teens" session for Parents and Teens - Roy Petifils |
| 25-27 | 5:30-8pm | Evenings for Catechists and Youth Ministers - Caribou, Bangor, Scarborough |
| April | ||
| 6 | 9am-4pm | Women's Conference, Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks, South Portland |
| 11 | 9am-noon | LFFA Meeting: Portland, Bangor, Caribou, Houlton |
| 13 | 9am-noon | RCIA Lenten Retreat - Van Buren, Bangor, or Portland |
| 26-28 | 7pm-12n | Youth Convention - Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland |
| May | ||
| 3 | 7pm | Confirmation for Teens and Adults, St Mary Church, Presque Isle |
| 7-9 | LFFA Retreat with Ann Garrido | |
| 13-15 | Mornings for Administrative Professionals | |
| 17 | 7pm | Confirmation for Teens and Adults, St Teresa Church, Brewer |
| 31 | 7pm | Confirmation for Teens and Adults, Holy Maryrs Church, Falmouth |
| June | ||
| 13 | 9am-noon | LFFA Meeting: Portland, Bangor, Caribou, Houlton |
| 19 | 9:30am-noon | Pastoral Life Coordinator Gathering - Camden |
| 22 | 4pm | Silver and Gold Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland |
| 29 | 4pm | Neophyte Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland |
| October | ||
| 4-5 | Parish Life Conference in Lewiston, featuring Fr. J. Michael Joncas and Joe Paprocki |
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