DIOCESE OF CHEYENNE

WEBINAR 1 | MARCH 2026

The Practice of Adult Faith Formation:

Practical Strategies

Presenter: Sister Janet Schaeffler, OP | Member, NCCL Board of Directors

What opportunities – within the parish - come to your mind when you hear “adult faith formation?”

If we think outside the box, might imaginative ideas, meaningful methods and productive plans flourish – responding to the needs, the time-schedules, the searching and hopes of today’s adults? This workshop will explore some practical possibilities that have been tried and tested.

About Our Presenter:

Janet Schaeffler, OP leads retreats, workshops, and online courses in adult faith formation. She is the author of books and articles on catechists, adult faith formation, and spirituality.

WEBINAR 2 | APRIL 2026

Parent Formation:

Practical Strategies for Parent Education

Presenter: Denise Utter | Coordinator of Family Formation, NCCL

We know parents matter most in the transmission of faith, but how do we include parents in the faith formation of their children?

In this webinar we will explore what we’re learning about accompanying families today. Denise Utter has consulted with dozens of parishes around the country, as they implement new strategies that engage parents. We’ll review these strategies and talk about how parishes can implement with them confidence.

About Our Presenter:

Denise Utter is a writer, speaker, and consultant in family faith formation. She is the author of books and resources on family faith formation.

WEBINAR 3 | MAY 2026

From Volunteers to Leaders:

Building a Sustainable Culture of Ministry Leadership

Presenter: Dr. John Rinaldo | Professor, Santa Clara University

All parishes rely on volunteers. Let’s turn them into leaders!

This webinar provides practical tools to help parish leaders recruit with purpose, form volunteer leaders for shared responsibility, and sustain their commitment over the long term. Participants will leave with concrete next steps for creating a leadership culture that supports collaboration, mission, and long-term vitality in parish life.

About Our Presenter:

Dr. John Rinaldo serves as Professor of Practice in the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University and holds a doctorate in Organizational and Leadership Development.

WEBINAR 4 | JUNE 2026

Across Age Groups:

Building Capacity for Lifelong Faith Formation in the Parish

Presenter: Dr. John Rinaldo | Professor, Santa Clara University

Lifelong faith formation requires more than programs — it requires a shared vision and a culture of discipleship.

This webinar will provide practical strategies for helping parishes move beyond ministry silos and toward a more integrated, apprenticeship-based approach to catechetical ministry. Participants will learn how to strengthen collaboration across age groups and ministries while forming disciples who grow in faith through participation, practice, and accompaniment.

About Our Presenter:

Dr. John Rinaldo serves as Professor of Practice in the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University and holds a doctorate in Organizational and Leadership Development.