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Office of Lifelong Faith Formation
Encountering Christ while building toward mission
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF) serves the…
The Office of Lifelong Faith Formation (OLFF) focuses on people and relationships that foster lifelong education and formation for Christian…
God invites us to deepen our relationship with the Christ throughout our entire life. The Church has a clear vision and hopes for each phase and…
"I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." John 10:10
The catechetical formation of adults is essential for the Church…
Below are a limited sample of the myriad of resources parishes have found effective in forming and nurturing contemporary adults toward mature,…
Most Rev. Robert Deeley, J.C.D.
Ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston: July 14, 1973
Named Prelate of Honor (Monsignor): December 13, 1993…
The baptismal catechumenate is the source of inspiration for all catechesis. This process of formation includes four stages, as well as rituals that…
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The brochure seen below has been prepared to share with parents whose children are approaching the age for confirmation and first Eucharist.
If…
Info on formation for specific sacraments
Christian Initiation
Baptism of infants
Confirmation and First Holy Communion for children…
The PDFS below were issued in 2015 when the diocesan guidelines were first published. Some may include hyperlinks or contacts that no longer work in…
The PDFs below were issued in 2015 when the diocesan guidelines were first published. Some may include hyperlinks or contacts that no longer work in…
Annual Report Form
Annual Report Form for Catechetical/Youth Ministry Leader Ongoing Formation and Development editable Word document…
"My dear friends, follow the example of Paul and be witnesses to the Risen Christ! Make Christ known, among your own age group and beyond, to those…
Since their minds are increasing in capability, catechesis for adolescents should make clear the rational bases for faith, the inner coherence of the…
"A comprehensive youth ministry program, whether it is based in a single parish or represents the cooperative efforts of several parishes, includes…
THE FORMAL BLAZON
of the heraldic achievement of His Most Reverend Excellency
ROBERT P. DEELEY
Residential Bishop of Portland in Maine
Per fess wavy…
On March 15, 2019 Roy Petitfils, MS LP, a Catholic psychotherapist in private practice where he specializes in counseling adolescents,…
Serving the Church and Her Mission
"All Ministry finds its place within the communion of the Church and serves the mission of Christ in the Spirit…
This page last updated August 11, 2022, 12:00 pm
Guidance for faith formation during the pandemic
Self-Check Poster August 2022 / …
This page last updated May 14, 2020 8:45am
Podcast recording for May 8 weekly webinar "Covid 19 and Elder Communities" from Episcopal Relief and…
This page last updated April 12, 2021 2:45pm
Seek God's Wisdom - story of one catechist's experience of teaching prayer to teens and a journey…
This page last updated May 14, 2020 8:30 am
the ideas and links to resources that may be useful during this time.with children's faith formation…
This page last updated April 30, 2020 4:30pm
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Initiation with Adults
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