Faith Formation, Department of

Address
1311 Byron St.
P.O. Box 230
Wheeling, WV 26003, United States
Assistant Director

Phone
(304) 233-0880
Fax
(304) 233-8551
Website
Additional Information

This Diocesan Office works to empower parishes and parish leaders (including pastors, deacons, and lay employees) to provide ministry to their people, in the areas of: 

  • Evangelization (sharing the Gospel Message with non-parishioners) 
  • Parish-renewal efforts 
  • Youth catechesis (faith formation, religious education, PSR, and sacramental-preparation programs) 
  • Catechist training 
  • Adult faith-formation programing (including RCIA) 
  • Marriage and marriage-preparation ministries (including marriage-prep retreats and online programs)  
  • And family-life ministry by providing: 
    • Support 
    • Resources 
    • Financial assistance 
    • Guidance 
    • Direct ministry 
    • Trainings 
    • Parish presentations 
    • Networking 
    • Professional development 
    • And event promotion. 

This office is the diocesan hub for the ongoing education and formation of catechetical leaders (DREs, CREs, RCIA Directors, Youth Ministers, Campus Ministers, Marriage & Family Life Directors, and other Lay Church Workers), throughout the diocese. 

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