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Don't neglect yourself when you are working so hard to take care of others...
​“The man who is wise, therefore, will see his life as more like a reservoir than a canal. The canal simultaneously pours out what it receives; the reservoir retains the water till it is filled, then discharges the overflow without loss to itself … Today there are many in the Church who act like canals, the reservoirs are far too rare … You too must learn to await this fullness before pouring out your gifts, do not try to be more generous than God.”
~ Bernard of Clairvaux, On the Song of Songs

The Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry
​is here to help. 
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Parish Ministers gather during the year for learning, mutual support, and spiritual enrichment. 

Parish Ministers are entrusted
with a marvelous and sacred mission. 
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​planning & visioning resources: 

Forms for Parish Ministers, DREs, and Principals

​Need a program report form, list of approved texts, Child Protection forms, etc.? Find them here:  ​

Helping families to grow in faith is one of our greatest privileges.

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Parish positions are posted here on Catechist Cafe as they become available: 

Graduate Study is available locally and online. 
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The Directory for Catechesis guides us in our ministry.
The complete online Directory is available here.
For a hard copy, contact
​the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry. 

Questions about Sacramental Record-keeping?
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Photos and notes from Events & Activities

Day of Prayer & Preparation
August 27, 2024  @ St. Michael the Archangel, Canton

May 21, 2024 "A Spirituality of Imperfection"
​at Mill Creek Parks McMahon Hall, Canfield 
Morning session with Kevin Dowd, PhD
sponsored by Pflaum/Regional Midwest Manager Matt Lekan
Afternoon facilitated by Lay Ecclesial Ministry Board members Al Pompeo, Sr. Regina Rogers, OSU,
​Rachel Shumar and Bob Barto, followed by raffles and prayer. 

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