Our Mission Statement
We, the Office of Faith Formation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, inspired by the life and mission of Jesus, and embracing the opportunities of our time and culture, commit ourselves to educate, evangelize and empower others through lifelong and ongoing faith formation.
Our Support for You in Catechetical Ministry
Coaching/Mentoring Catechetical Leaders
Ministerial Development & Meetings One on One Mentoring Skill Development Educational Opportunities |
Catechist Formation
Essential Formation Diocesan Accompaniment Methodologies Scriptural Foundations |
Curriculum Development & Assesssment
Textbook Evaluation Scope & Sequence Diocesan Standards Program Assessment Tools & Strategies Sacramental Guidelines |
Digital Approaches
Websites rcfaithquest.syrdio.org SacPrep.syrdio.org Technology training for the classroom Social Media Strategies Digital Networking Community |
Family Engagement
Baptism & Beyond Intergenerational Approaches Milestone Ministry Faith At Home |
Program Design
Lesson Planning Implementing Effective Practices Development of Children's Liturgy of the Word Adult Faith Formation, incl. Facilitator Training Assistance for Learners with Special Needs Assisting with Baptismal Preparation and Beyond teams |
Our Staff
Let us know how we can assist you in your ministry
Andrea Schaffer,
Associate Director of Faith Formation - South (607-348-0746 [email protected] 705 West Main St., Endicott, NY 13760 http://southfaithformation.weebly.com/ |
Theresa May White
Associate Director of Faith Formation - West (315)472-6753 [email protected] 240 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202 wrfaithformation.org |
Our Websites
What's happening?
http://faithformationevents.weebly.com/ |
Session planning ideas
rcfaithquest.syrdio.org |
Resources for preparing Sacramental Prep sessions and parent meetings
sacprep.syrdio.org |
Assisting families with special needs
rcfaithquest.syrdio.org/all-are-welcome.html |