Faith Formation and Parish Pastoral Services

Diocesan Mission

The Catholic community in

Northern Nevada lives a common faith in

Jesus Christ through baptism.  We are empowered

by the Holy Spirit to:

ÿProclaim the good news of God’s love for all;

ÿCelebrate in word and sacrament;

ÿBuild community;

ÿServe our church, neighbors and world.

Contacts

Calendar 

Diocesan Conference

Pastoral Planning

Record Retention Schedule

Office Mission

  Faith Formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer and study, must be "the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age."  (General Directory of Catechesis)  This can be done specifically through developing...a better understanding of and participation in the full sacramental life of the Church.  (Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, Statement of the United States Catholic Bishops)

The Office of Faith Formation and Parish Pastoral Services seeks to make this vision a reality.  Recognizing that this faith journey is a life-long, ongoing process and in accordance with the Diocesan Mission and Goals, the Office seeks to enlighten, empower, and enable the faithful to live to the fullest their baptismal call to be a  People of God.  The Office provides a variety of programs, experiences, and services to assist the faithful in growth and development in the fields of faith formation and pastoral ministry.

Adult Faith Formation Supports those in parish ministry Provides opportunities for spiritual, academic and pastoral growth Assists the Diocesan Conference committee in planning and hosting the annual conference	Catechetical Ministry Develops, implements and updates Catechetical policies Oversees and coordinates programs of catechetical formation for all Basic and Master catechists in the diocese Supports parish catechetical programs and parish DRE's Provides opportunities for spiritual growth and formation
Lay Ministry Provides a Lay Ministry formation program to train the laity to minister effectively in the Church and community Oversees the formation program Communicates regularly with the Bishop and pastors about those in the formation program	Youth Ministry Supports youth ministry in parishes and regions through networking with leadership, providing communication and resources Provides resources for training and formation of youth ministry leaders
Diaconate Prepares a formation process to prepare men for ordination to the Permanent Diaconate Oversees the implementation of all aspects of the formation process from pre-admission to ordination Communicates with the Bishop and pastors about the growth and suitability of those men in discernment for ordination	Resource Center Oversees a lending library of videos, books, textbooks and liturgical music resources Provides consultation for media selection and creative use of resources
Planning Promulgates the Diocesan Pastoral Plan Provides goal setting and planning resources to parishes Assists in the implementation of the goals at the Diocesan, regional and parish levels	Protecting Gods Children  Implements the USCCB "Charter of the Protection of Children and Young People" Trains adults to be aware of signs of child abuse Teaches the methods and means by which offenders commit abuse Teaches five easy steps to prevent child sexual abuse
Parish Leadership Assists in leadership development Provides resources to parish councils, boards, and committees on decision making, goal setting, communication and management skills Coordinates leadership bodies on diocesan and regional levels