Catholic Formation & Evangelization
Programs & Services
The Department of Catholic Formation and Evangelization offers the following programs and services.
Catechetical Formation - contact Mary DiSano, Coordinator, 919-821-9710, mary.disano@raldioc.org
- Catechesis of children and adults in Sacramental preparation
- Formation of Faith Formation Directors and catechists
- Chairs the annual Catholic Convocation
- Resources and workshops for Adult Faith Formation
Evangelization – contact Robert Jones, Director, 919-821-9740, Rob.Jones@raldioc.org
- Evangelization in particular to Multicultural groups and Young Adults
- Young Adults (ages 18-35)
- Catechetical Institute
- Certification of catechetical leaders and catechists
Lay Ministry – contact Bea Callery, Director, 919-821-9715 bea.callery@raldioc.org
- Lay ecclesial ministers – Lay Ecclesial Ministers Association (LEMA)
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
- Prison Ministry
- Advanced studies in theology in degree and certificate programs
- Resources on new Roman Missal
Marriage and Family Life – contact Linda Bedo, Director, 919-821-9753, Linda.bedo@raldioc.org
Mary DiSano, Marriage Preparation Coordinator, 919-821-9710, Mary.disano@raldioc.org
- - U.S. Bishops’ National Pastoral Initiative for Marriage
- - Marriage Preparation and Marriage Enrichment Programs
- - Natural Family Planning and Chaste Living Programs
- - Parish senior adult programs
- - Baptismal Preparation Classes
Youth Ministry - 919-821-9770
- Youth (6th-12th grade) retreats and leadership programs
- Develops comprehensive ministry to youth
- Training and leadership for parish youth ministers and volunteers
- Resources and support for ministry leaders in Diocese
- Vocation awareness