Catechetical Institute – FREE WORKSHOPS
The Diocese of Shrewsbury has partnered with the Franciscan Catechetical Institute of Steubenville University (FCI). The Institute was established and is directed by Dr Petroc Willey who has vast experience in catechesis and distance learning methodology. Originally a parishioner from the Shrewsbury Diocese Dr Willey moved to Steubenville in 2014 to set up the Institute.
We have put together specific courses or ‘Tracks’ for our Diocese to which every parishioner can have free access to. We offer mentoring, that is, accompanying individuals and parish groups as they make their way through their chosen tracks. The Tracks range from basic foundations in faith and particular aspects of faith to specific formation for various lay ministries including catechists. Within the latter there are various specialisms available such as for sacramental preparation (sacraments of initiation and reconciliation) RCIA, RCIC, catechists for youth ministry and catechists for the sacrament of marriage.
Franciscan Catechetical Institute Tracks for the Diocese of Shrewsbury
The Tracks (courses) on offer are as follows:
For more information, please contact Natalie Orefice on Mobile: 07730 526826 natalie.orefice@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
Introductory sessions in the Lay Ministry Track for Readers, Children’s Liturgy, Altar Servers, Sacristans, and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available either in person or via Zoom. For more information, please contact Natalie Orefice on Mobile: 07730 526826 or please email natalie.orefice@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
The team also help parishes by carrying out reviews of a variety of catechetical resources so that catechists might more easily identify strengths and weaknesses and know where to supplement the resource as necessary.
We also run Hearts on Fire: parish missions for catechesis/formation in faith conducted over two consecutive Saturdays where we: