Upcoming Events in the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
Continuing Formation for Catechists & Catechetical Leaders
OEC Summer Intensive
June & July 2025 | Online & In-person
Summer is intense in the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis! Over the course of six weeks this summer, we will offer all nine of our theology courses for adults (FTCM and FPMC) and all ten of our catechist modules in English and Spanish. Click here for details.
Unity Explosion Evangelization & Liturgy Conference
"Awake & Evangelize through Faith, Hope and Love” | June 18-June 20, 2025 | $150 per person (hotel additional)
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Conference Hotel |Includes the Roderick Bell Institute for Sacred Music
This conference explores the history and charisms of African American Catholic spirituality through stirring music, lively panel discussions, and engaging talks. The conference includes a tour of Galveston's African American Catholic historic sites and participation in Galveston's annual Juneteenth re-enactment. Featured speaker Dr. Ansel Augustine, Assistant Director of African American Affairs for the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church. Click here for conference information & registration
Workshop for catechists of children: The Art of Childhood Catechesis, Archdiocesan Curriculum, and Lesson Design
This opportunity is designed to support Catechists in their Catechetical ministry with practical, simple ways of passing down the Faith while using the Archdiocesan Curriculum and Lesson Design. These hours of training will be counted as electives toward your Catechist record.
Click here to register for ones of these workshops (available in English and Spanish):
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Saturday, July 12 | 9am-1pn at St. Dominic Chancery
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Saturday, July 19 | 9am-1pm at St. Michael Parish (Needville)
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Saturday, August 23 | 9am-1pm at St. Michael Parish (Houston)
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Saturday, September 20 |1pm-4pm ay Holy Rosary Parish (Houston)
Summer Intensive on Mental Health
June 9-12 | 12-3pm online hosted by our partners at National Catholic Partnership on Disability for diocesan or parish leadership
As an affiliate diocese we attain a discount rate, please see below for the discounted code. Click here for information & registration Courses will also be offered in Spanish on June 16 & 17 from 1-4pm. Click here for information & registration.
Save the Date!
Registration for these events is opening soon:
"Let the Children Come" Early Childhood Conference
Monday, October 13 | Location TBD
Our annual conference for early childhood educators features a lively keynote, engaging workshops, and lots of opportunities for fellowship and networking. Look for more details soon!
"In God's Image" Disability Conference
Saturday, November 8 | Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
A day of worship, fellowship, and formation for those involved in ministry to persons with disabilities, and those who are looking to make their parish or ministry more inclusive! To receive more information about this conference, and all of the good work happening in this ministry, email Melissa Alvarez, Associate Director for MPD, at malvarez@archgh.org