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Become the First Witness You are Called to Be Become the First Witness you are called to be with weekly guidance delivered to your inbox, courtesy of your friends at the Diocese of Bridgeport. Learn More Advent 2023 To help you and your families celebrate Advent well this year, we have put together the best resources we could find. We even categorized for an easy search. ADVENT RESOURCES How To Lead A Small Group If you are an adult (over 18) and a practicing Catholic who somehow missed Confirmation when you were younger, make plans to join us for a workshop to discover all you need to know to prepare to celebrate this great sacrament. This is a hybrid formation experience, with both online and face-to-face workshops offered in both English and Spanish. Follow the links below to learn more! LEARN MORE APRENDE MÁS Welcome to The Institute for Catholic Formation The Institute for Catholic Formation serves as the headquarters for formation for all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools. I am interested in: Discover the many ways the Institute for Catholic Formation can help you learn, grow, and share your faith. Choose from one of our featured links or just browse the site to enter the journey from encounter to discipleship. Becoming Catholic Becoming a Catechist Become a Mentor/Mentee Funeral Norms and Resources Getting Married Serving as a New Reader or EMHC Upcoming Events Young Adult Events and Resources A person is said to be fully initiated in the Catholic Church when s/he has received the three sacraments of Christian initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This is achieved through a process of preparation called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Learn More We are grateful to all our catechists and want to offer them support, resources, and formation. To make sure the young people and adults in our communities are served by those who are well-formed, all those who wish to serve their parishes as catechists are required to enter into ongoing formation. English Español For those who are already enrolled in LEAD, please use the log in button. The Catholic Bridge Mentorship Program connects Catholic professionals in Fairfield County with Young Adult parishioners seeking spiritual, life and career guidance. Through this program, volunteer mentors from parishes across the Diocese serve as both guide and resource for their Young Adult mentees as they plan for their future. Become a Mentor Become a Mentee Learn More From the beginning of the Church, Christian funeral rites and burial have been an important spiritual and pastoral practice. These resources are designed to introduce you to the revised funeral norms for the Diocese of Bridgeport, help a family plan a funeral, and discover related resources. Learn More Because Christian marriage is a sacrament, the Catholic Church wants couples to be well-prepared. In the Diocese of Bridgeport, some parishes offer their own formation. Others depend on the diocese. The diocesan marriage formation program offers preparation to help couples develop a better understanding of the sacrament; to evaluate and deepen their readiness to live a married life, and to gain insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. English Español Updated resources for Natural Family Planning are now available online. Read about the recommended methods and where you can find more information. English For those who are already enrolled in Marriage Formation, please use the LEAD log in button. Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another. An engaging liturgical celebration utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, such as reader or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), your participation brings life to our celebrations. Liturgical Formation For those who are already enrolled in LEAD, please use the log in button. Find all the great events and learning opportunities offered by the Institute for parish leaders, clergy, parents, and liturgical ministers. Sort by category, save the events to your calendars, sign up for our newsletter, and view previous webinars - all in one convenient place. See Events To address this challenge of keeping young adults connected, the Diocesan Young Adult Council has launched Catholic203. Aptly named after the area code of Fairfield County, Catholic203 serves as a central hub connecting Catholic young adults with the communities that serve them. On this page, we offer links to upcoming events, suggestions for your own formation, and more. Check It Out From Palm Sunday to Pentecost When the world closed down in 2020, we were forced to celebrate our faith in our homes – without our friends and without those with whom we worship each Sunday. We offer these resources, with readings from Year A in the lectionary, for your family to enjoy, to pray with, to sing along with as you journey towards Pentecost. View Resources How To Lead A Small Group Small Groups Make The Difference - April 20, 2024 Join us on April 20th at All Saints Catholic Schools for a formation session for small group leaders. This formation day will include practical skills, how to improve your small group experience, how to get started, and how to grow your already flourishing small group experiences. Sign Up Personal Consecration January 9 – February 11, 2024 To Jesus through Mary: Join us as we encourage all young people in the Diocese of Bridgeport to spend thirty-three days in prayer, after which they will consecrate themselves to Jesus through Mary. Learn More Advent 2022 Check back each day for a new challenge for you and your family during Advent 2022. View All What’s New at the Institute How to use LEAD™ With LEAD™, the learning management system custom-built for the Church, the Diocese of Bridgeport and your parish offer on-demand enrichment courses, Zoom sessions, and in-person workshops to help you grow as a disciple of Christ. About the Institute Through a combination of online learning, face-to-face workshops, and independent study, the Institute offers creative opportunities for ministry personnel to learn more about the Catholic faith and discover new ways to shape the next generation of disciples in Fairfield County. The ONE Learn about Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano’s vision of Ecclesial Renewal through a culture of evangelizing catechesis” in the Diocese of Bridgeport. True Love That Lasts What if you could grow the enjoyment and love between you and your spouse by asking one simple question each day? Join the True Love That Lasts Movement and enjoy its benefits - each and every day. Catholic Chat Introducing Catholic Chat - an AI web app for you and your family so you can engage with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Ask it a question, ask...