Pastors

“…In catechesis the sacrament of Holy Orders constitutes priests as ‘educators of the faith.’” 
They work, therefore, to see that the faithful are properly formed and reach true Christian maturity.

-- General Directory for Catechesis, #224

Collaborating with Pastors

Christian Formation is grateful for our Pastor Teachers! Their collaboration with the Office of Catholic Education benefits our leaders, catechists and enriches the initiatives of our office. Thank you!

Fr. Michael Renninger, Pastor, St. Mary’s Church, Richmond Sullivan Conference 2010, Presenter: Real Presence: In Worship and in the World

Fr. Shay Auerbach, S.J., Pastor, Sacred Heart, Richmond Presenter: Lift Up Your Hearts: Eucharistic Prayer in Dialogue

Fr. Tony Marques, Pastor, Sacred Heart, Danville Sullivan Conference 2011, Presenter: Appreciating Hispanic Traditions and Spirituality, Member of Christian Formation Commission (CFC)

Fr. Jim Begley, Pastor, Church of the Redeemer, Mechanicsville Member of the Christian Formation Commission

Fr. Michael Herbert, Pastor, Good Shepherd, Lebanon; St. Mary, Coeburn; St. Therese, St. Paul Member of the Christian Formation Commission & Advisory Panel for Lay Ecclesial Ministry Institute

Fr. Wayne Ball, Pastor, St. John’s, Highland Springs Writing Team for Diocesan Instruction for Sacraments and Pathways Presenter of the Creed

Rev. Msgr. Francis Muench, Judicial Vicar & Pastor, St. Mary of the Annunciation, Caroline County Consultant for Writing Team for Diocesan Instruction for Sacraments

Fr. Michael Boehling, Vicar for Vocations Advisory Panel for Lay Ecclesial Ministry Institute

Rev. Msgr. Mark Lane, D. Min. Vicar for Clergy Advisory Panel for Lay Ecclesial Ministry Institute, Pathways  2010-2011

Serving the Pastors

Our Christian Formation staff provides assistance to pastors at their request for all parish religious education and formation needs. We provide diocesan training for catechists, new catechetical leaders, leaders with experience in all four areas of leadership formation designated by Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord. For more information, see our Leadership Development section.

We develop resources to support the catechetical mission of the parish:

• The Diocesan Curriculum for grades Pre-School (4yrs old) – 8th grade;
• The Gift: Parish Planning Process for Developing and Sustaining Adult Faith Formation; and
• Diocesan Instruction for Sacraments (under development to be available, summer, 2012).

We can provide on-site assistance for your individual needs. Please contact us!