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Journey toward the Future of Catechesis


Seven Regional Convocations

​in Fall 2023
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How can the vision and practices of the Directory for Catechesis guide catechetical ministry in parishes across the United State - today and into the future. This is the focus of the “Journey toward the Future of Catechesis” Convocations in Fall 2023. Together we are going to explore how the catechetical vision of the Directory and the practices that flow from that vision can transform catechesis with all ages and generations in a parish community. 

We will explore questions that translate the vision into practice.
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  1. What is the new context (social and cultural) for catechesis today? What are the new needs of parents, families, and people of all ages? What are the challenges and where are the opportunities? 
  2. What does the Directory mean by catechesis and how is it connected to evangelization? 
  3. How can the catechumenal vision – as a source of inspiration for all catechesis – be put into practice with all ages and generations? 
  4. How can the five interrelated tasks of catechesis guide the development of a holistic curriculum and programming with all ages and generations? 
  5. How do we draw upon the seven sources of catechesis in designing catechetical curriculum and programming, and in teaching all ages and generations? 
  6. What is the relationship between catechetical content and method? 
  7. What educational approaches and methods are most consistent with the pedagogical vision of the Directory?
  8. How do we design catechesis for families and children, teens, young adults, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities informed by the vision and practices suggested in the Directory?
  9. How do we prepare and form today’s catechist as a witness of faith and keeper of the memory of God; as a teacher and mystagogue, and as an accompanier and educator?
  10. What new models of catechist formation are needed to engage today’s catechist? 

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
  • All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $395 Inclusive
  • Commuters Fee: registration + 2 meals = $320
  • NCCL has reserved 40 sleeping rooms so please register early!
Register for San Francisco
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. 

September 26-27: Baltimore - Bon Secours Center, Marriottsville, MD
  • All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $395 Inclusive
  • Commuters Fee: registration + 2 meals = $320
  • NCCL has reserved 40 sleeping rooms so please register early!
Register for Baltimore
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. ​

October 3-4: Dallas - Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
  • Fee: registration + dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2 = $295
  • Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $159 per room 
  • NCCL has reserved 35 sleeping rooms at the hotel. Rooms are being held until September 2, 2023. 
  • Call hotel for room reservations: 972-313-2800
  • Go online to make a room reservation:  https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DFWIRGI&groupCode=NCCL&arrivaldate=2023-10-02&departuredate=2023-10-05&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIREC​
Register for Dallas

October 10-11: Connecticut - Holy Family Retreat Center,  Farmington, CT
  • All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $395 Inclusive
  • Commuters Fee: registration + 2 meals = $320
  • NCCL has reserved 40 sleeping rooms so please register early!
Register for Connecticut
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. ​​

October 17-18: Chicago – Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport 
  • Fee: registration + dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2 = $295
  • Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $143 per room 
  • NCCL has reserved 35 sleeping rooms at the hotel. Rooms are being held until September 16, 2023. 
  • Call hotel for room reservations: 847-296-8900
  • Go online to make a room reservation: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ordchgi-nccl-e36c2540-19fb-45ee-8159-8027968ae3cd/​
Register for Chicago

October 24-25: Tampa – Franciscan Center
  • All Inclusive Fee: registration + one night housing + 3 meals = $395 Inclusive
  • Commuters Fee: registration + 2 meals = $320
  • NCCL has reserved 40 sleeping rooms so please register early!
Register for Tampa
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. ​​​

November 29-30: San Diego – Hilton Garden Inn Mission Valley 
  • Fee: registration + dinner on day 1 and lunch on day 2 = $295
  • Housing at the Hilton Garden Inn: $149 (single) and $159 (double) 
  • NCCL has reserved 40 sleeping rooms at the hotel. Rooms are being held until November 1, 2023. 
  • Call hotel for room reservations: 800-810-9196
  • ​Go online to make a room reservation: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SANSTGI&groupCode=NCCLCO&arrivaldate=2023-11-28&departuredate=2023-12-01&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Register for San Diego

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. 
Join the NCCL Community Today
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The National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) promotes the ministries of Evangelization and Catechesis by fostering a community of leaders who proclaim and teach the Word of Jesus Christ through the witness of accompaniment, education and formation in the Catholic faith.
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133 Old Towne Road
​Cheshire, CT 06410

Contact: 
John Roberto, Executive Director
jroberto@lifelongfaith.com
  • Home
    • About NCCL
    • Board of Directors
    • Executive Director
  • Future of Catechesis
    • Hold a Space
  • Online Conferences
    • Catechesis for All Learners
    • Creative Methods for Catechesis
    • Adult Faith Formation Conferences
    • Family Faith Formation Conferences
    • Trauma-Informed Parish Webinar
  • Certificate
  • Research
  • Library
    • Directory for Catechesis >
      • Introduction to the Directory
      • Chapter by Chapter Presentations
      • Practices for Catechesis
    • Catechetical Leader
    • NCCL White Papers
  • Jobs
  • Be a Sponsor