NCCL's focus in 2023 - Journey toward the Future of Catechesis with All Ages and Generations - is designed to engage the catechetical community in envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today. The yearlong project will involve three phases:
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2023 Dates, Location, and Prices
We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, please contact John Roberto with an email describing your need for a scholarship: jroberto@lifelongfaith.com.
September 18-19: San Francisco - Mercy Center, Burlingame, CA
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For San Francisco Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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September 26-27: Baltimore - Bon Secours Center, Marriottsville, MD
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For Baltimore Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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October 3-4: Dallas - Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
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October 10-11: Connecticut - Holy Family Retreat Center, Farmington, CT
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For Connecticut Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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October 17-18: Chicago – Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport
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October 24-25: Tampa – Franciscan Center
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For Tampa Commuters: To receive the $75 discount please enter the Promo Code: Commuter (capital C). You will find the space to enter the Promo Code on the first screen (Purchase) above the Conference fee.
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November 29-30: San Diego – Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley
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Convocation Schedule |
Convocation Team |
Day One
11:00 am - Arrival and registration 1:00 pm - Sharing Our Catechetical Journeys 2:00 pm - Topic 1. Identify and Defining the Challenges Facing the Future of Catechesis 5:30 pm - Dinner 7:00 pm - Topic 2. Envisioning the Shape of Catechesis into the Future: Life Stages, Family, and Intergenerational/ Whole Community 9:00 pm - Close Day Two 7:30 am - Breakfast 8:30 am - Morning Prayer 9:00 am - Topic 3. Designing the Shape of Catechesis – Creating New Initiatives 12 noon - Lunch 1:00 pm - Topic 4. Implementing New Initiatives to Shape the Future of Catechesis 4:00 pm - Close |
Each convocation will be led by a team of three national leaders who will give presentations and guide the participants through the Convocation process.
John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director, will be the facilitator for each Convocation. |