News - Faith Formation & Evangelization

El plazo de presentación de solicitudes para los programas de la Escuela de Pastoral y del Instituto Catequético Serra se ha extendido hasta el 28 de agosto. La información de la solicitud está disponible a través del enlace.

The application deadline for the School for Pastoral Ministry and Serra Catechetical Institute programs has been extended to August 28. Application information is available through the link.

For the Diocese faithful attending the National Eucharistic Congress July 17-21 in Indianapolis, we have t-shirt sets (five t-shirts - one specific to each day of the trip) and a luncheon opportunity with Bishop Barber. You can purchase these add-ons via the Eucharistic Revival page through the link. Deadline: June 23.

The death of a loved one is unlike any other loss.  Although there is no right or wrong path, these are the stepping stones that are part of each grief journey, and we will explore them in our bi-monthly meetings. Details including meeting dates in June, July, and August, available through the link.

RCIA Coordinators may now register their candidates for the 2024 Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. Rite of Election will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 11am (English) and 2pm (Spanish). Coordinators can access registration through the link. Deadline: Jan. 31.

An update from the Office of the Vicar General.

Don’t miss this transformative annual gathering for leaders in Catholic social ministry and advocacy! Financial assistance is available for leaders from under-represented ethnic, cultural, or disability communities. 

Bishop Barber shares an invitation to save the date for the Diocese of Oakland's Eucharistic Revival weekends in September 2023, as part of the National Eucharistic Revival (2022-2025). Additional details will be shared soon. We pray for a fruitful, faithful and successful conference.

Adult Confirmations will take place at the Cathedral on June 4th & June 5th. Pastors/DREs must register your parish for a spot at one of the designated Confirmation celebrations. Registration deadline: April 25.

Registrations are currently under way for the first level of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Limited spaces available on a first come first serve basis for this 12 session training Feb. 26, 2022 through Feb. 18, 2023. Details through the link.

Registrations for this year’s Rite of Election are open on the diocesan website with a deadline of March 15. All celebrations will be bilingual.

FFE has issued a COVID-19 Protocol document for FFE related activities at parishes in the Diocese of Oakland. These protocols are effective September 8, 2021. Read more through the link.