Office of Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education

The Office of Lifelong Catholic Formation/Education has as its mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God by providing catechetical service, guidance and support to the parishes/missions of the Diocese of Beaumont. Our focus is lifelong, evangelizing catechesis. We share in the teaching ministry of Jesus and the Church by promoting quality catechesis, fostering community through communication, and maintaining a pastoral approach. We strive to be sensitive and responsive to the diverse cultural and linguistic realities of our Diocese.

Goals and Objectives

 

Programs

• Catholic Education and Ministry Institute (CEMI)
• • Workshops for Lay Ministry Formation
• • Courses in Theology
• • Certification Programs
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
• RCIA Adapted for Children and Youth
• Adult Confirmation
• • En Español

Services

• Catechist Formation/Certification
• • Yearly Catechetical Workshop
• • Echoes of Faith Video Program
• Monthly Catechetical Leaders' Gatherings
• Catechetical Leaders' Retreat

Resources

• Audio/Video and Book Library
• Catechetical Guidelines
• Catechetical Materials
• • Adult Faith Formation and RCIA Resources
• • Textbooks and Resources for Preschool through High School
• Catechetical Directory - Contact Information for Religious Education Personnel (pdf) (password-protected file)

 

Staff

Phone: (409) 924-4323
Email: lifelongcathformation@dioceseofbmt.org
Fax: (409) 838-4511

Director: Dr. Lorraine S. DeLuca, ldeluca@dioceseofbmt.org

Secretary to the Office: Shirley Fahrenthold, sfahrenthold@dioceseofbmt.org

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