Evangelization & Catechesis

About Evangelization & Catechesis

The Division of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Raleigh participates in and extends the pastoral role of the bishop as the primary teacher in the faith in the diocese. The Division of Evangelization and Catechesis supports parishes in forming the people of God into vibrant, eucharistic communities.

The Year of St. Paul

Our Holy Father Benedict XVI has declared a special Jubilee Year in celebration of the Apostle Paul from June 28, 2008 until June 29, 2009. Visit the Diocese of Raleigh's Year of St. Paul web site.

(Image of St. Paul, painted by Giotto in the Upper Church, San Francesco at Assisi. Courtesy of The Web Gallery of Art. Used by permission.)

News and Announcements

Into the Fields - On August 3-8, 2008, twenty-six parish catechists and Catholic school teachers across the Diocese of Raleigh participated in the "Into the Fields" formation program. Seventeen participants received certificates of completion in their third year of the week long format held at Christian Family Living Center, Topsail Beach. The program consists of three components: lessons from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spiritual and personal growth, and teaching methods- all of which assist catechists and teachers to be confident and competent in their catechetical ministry. "Into the Fields" was funded by the Mary Dowling Endowment for Catechist Formation. See photos: Gallery | Flash slide show

Evangelization and Catechesis Resources

Prayer for Evangelization and Catechesis (PDF)
Handbook for Catechetical Leaders (PDF - 62.2 MB)
WARNING: This is an exceptionally large file. For ease of use, we recommend opposite-clicking on the link and saving the file to your hard drive. While the download time may be significant depending on your connection speed, using the document will be quicker and easier when accessing it from your computer rather than over the Internet.
Approved Catechetical Texts from the USCCB (PDF)
2006 Emmaus Conference Proceedings - Listen to presentations from the 2006 Emmaus Conference.

Contacts

Address
The Catholic Center
715 Nazareth Street
Raleigh, NC 27606

Director
Sister Rose Marie Adams, I.H.M.
Phone: 919-821-9746
Email: Sr.Rose@raldioc.org

Marriage and Family Ministry
Linda Bedo, Director of Marriage and Family Ministry
Phone: 919-821-9753
Fax: 919/821-9712
Email: bedo@raldioc.org

Young Adult Ministry
Mike Hagarty
Phone: 919-821-9770
Fax: 919/821-9712
Email: hagarty@raldioc.org

Youth Ministry
Mike Hagarty
Phone: 919-821-9770
Fax: 919-821-9712
Email: hagarty@raldioc.org

Adult Faith Formation and Catechetical Institute
Robert Jones, Director of The Catechetical Institute
Phone: 919-821-9740
Fax: 919-821-9712
Email: rob.jones@raldioc.org

Catechetical Ministry
Jan Vallero, M Ed, MPS, Master Catechist
Phone: 919-821-9710
Fax: 919/821-9712
Email: vallero@raldioc.org

Deanery Coordinators

Albemarle Deanery
Rebecca Boudreaux
Phone: 252-793-4052
Fax: 252-793-5315
Email: rebecamission@mchsi.com

Cape Fear Deanery
Ann Doyle
Phone: 910-392-0720, ext. 229
Fax: 910/392-6777
Email: ffy@stmarkcatholicchurch.com

Fayetteville Deanery
Mary Sue Riddle
Phone: 910-692-6241
Fax: 910/692-4964
Email: msriddle37@hotmail.com

New Bern Deanery
Sr. Barbara Marie Cady, S.U.
Phone: 910-347-4196 ext 105 Fax: 910-347-9338
Email: bmcady@aol.com

Newton Grove Deanery
Vacant

Piedmont Deanery
Lynn Sale
Phone: 919-544-7135 X 18
Fax: 919-544-1799
Email: lynn.sale@verizon.net

Raleigh Deanery
Linda Bedo
Phone: 919-821-9753
Fax: 919/821-9712
Email: bedo@raldioc.org

Tar River Deanery
Dianne Young
Phone: 252-972-0452 ext.202
Fax: 252-972-4780
Email: dredianney47@earthlink.net

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