Future of Catechesis

Journey toward the Future of Catechesis

a multi-year project envisioning new directions and initiatives for proclaiming and teaching the Catholic faith in our world today – with seven regional convocations in Fall 2023

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:

Interpreting - exploring the trends and issues having the biggest impact on catechesis now and into the future through a series of articles and videos in Winter-Spring 2023 available on the NCCLCatholic website.
Envisioning - creating new models of catechetical ministry with all ages and generations that creatively address the challenges through seven regional convocations in Fall 2023
Designing - implementing new initiatives to bring to life the future of catechesis in parishes and dioceses throughout 2024 by working in cohort groups with a facilitator to design and implement new projects that have the potential of shaping the future of catechesis.

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!

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!

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

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!

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/

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!

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

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.