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A three-part training program!

The research on teens and faith cannot be clearer: parents matter... a lot!

What is the Church doing to engage and partner with parents in supporting them in their rightful role as primary formators of faith for their family? What can parents do to take ownership for leading their children toward a vibrant faith that embraces discipleship?

Join together with Dr. Greg "Dobie" Moser as we...

• Communicate the reality of current religious beliefs, attitudes and activities of teens today using contemporary research which highlights the critical impact of the parents’ faith, beliefs and actions on that of their children/teens.
• Examine the level of partnership between parents, school and faith formation programs
• Listen to parents hopes, needs and concerns concerning the faith formation of their children/teens and how the parish/school can support them in their efforts.
• Create opportunities to seek new ways to begin forming children and teens in their Catholic faith.
• Illustrate practical ideas, strategies and resources for family faith growth and to assist parents in assessing individual and family faith needs via a family faith formation plan designed to lead them to deeper faith growth and involvement.

This three-part training program includes:

• A two-hour evening parent program designed to model for parish leaders and local trainers how to engage and partner with parents.
• A half day (3 hour) morning training for diocesan, parish, school leaders.
• A half-day (4 hour) afternoon training of the trainers session to prepare local trainers to replicate the parent sessions in parishes and schools throughout the Diocese.
• The complete parent session PowerPoints and a host of family faith resources are given to the Diocese and parishes/schools with full copyright permission to use throughout the Diocese.
• An excellent tool for use with all sacramental preparation programs, faith formation events and adult formation gatherings.

Cost to Attend

There is no cost to parishes and schools to participate, or to have trainers trained at this time. However, that may not be the case in the future. The cost is currently being underwritten by the Diocese.

Locations, Dates & Times

Presenter

Dr. Greg "Dobie" Moser is the Executive Director Youth & Young Adult Ministry and CYO for the Cleveland Diocese. He has an M.A. in Family Systems Counseling from Mt. St. Joseph, and a Doctorate in Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation in South Bend with a leadership focus.

Dobie has worked in parish and diocesan ministry in Houston, Tx, Silver Spring, Md., and Columbus. He has done keynotes and training in more than 40 states and internationally. Dobie recently accepted an appointment as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. He and Lisa enjoy (mostly) the joys and struggles of parenting their 7 children. They volunteer at St. Joseph parish in Strongsville and in their community with refugees.

Registration

How to register your parish/school group to participate:

• Process Information Packet for pastors and parish/school leaders
• Flyer to give to parish leaders that you want to attend
• Train the Trainer Information Sheet with details for possible trainers that you select
• Excel Registration form for those you want to attend (fill out, save and e-mail to jcastillo@fwdioc.org)

Contacts/Support

Kevin Prevou
Director of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry
(817) 560-2452, Ext. 261
kprevou@fwdioc.org

Sr. Yolanda Cruz, SSMN
Director of Children's Catechesis
(817) 560-2452, Ext. 114
ycruz@fwdioc.org

Suzanna Ordoñez
Director of Family Life
(817) 560-2452, Ext. 256
sordonez@fwdioc.org

Diane Schwind
Family Life Coordinator
(817) 560-2452, Ext. 304
dschwind@fwdioc.org

Lucas Pollice
Diocesan Director of Catechesis
(817) 560-2452, Ext. 260
lpollice@fwdioc.org