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40th Annual Faith Formation Day - October 5
Join us for a Day of Spiritual Growth and Community!
The Office of Christian Formation is pleased to announce the 40th Annual Faith Formation Day, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Bishop John J. Snyder High School, 5001 Samaritan Way, in Jacksonville (32210). This event is designed for everyone and offers something for all attendees.
The day begins with Mass, celebrated by Bishop Erik Pohlmeier. After a light breakfast, Dr. Kevin Dowd, sponsored by Pflaum Publishing, will deliver the keynote address entitled, “Our Identity as Members of the Body of Christ.”
Following the keynote presentation, a variety of workshops will cater to diverse needs:
Clergy Workshop – Father Tom Willis, director of the Office of Liturgy, will present on the revised ritual, “Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass.”
Eucharistic Revival – Dr. Alex Groppe will provide an insightful “Journey Through the Mass.”
Bilingual Workshops: Father Jhon Guarnizo will present “Who Do You Say That I Am?” in Spanish and English.
Catholic Identity – Dennis Johnson, the newly appointed chancellor of administrative affairs for the diocese, will conduct a workshop in Spanish and English, sponsored by Loyola Press.
Evangelization – Brian Truckenbrod of the Augustine Institute will offer two practical workshops on evangelization.
Family Formation – Denise Pressley will share insights on “Parents and Families at the Center of Formation Grant” through the Lilly Foundation.
Additionally, we will offer our regular Basic Certification sessions.
Registration Details
Early Bird (through Sept. 27): $30 per individual or $100 for a group of four from one location.
After Sept. 27: $40 per person with no guarantees of materials or food.
The fee includes a light breakfast, lunch and access to all talks and workshops.
dosafl.com/event/40th-annual-faith-formation-day-2/
The Cross isn’t just a symbol, it’s the ultimate sign of God’s love. This Feast celebrates how something that once stood for pain and suffering now represents triumph, mercy, and new life. Through His sacrifice on the Cross, Jesus transformed the worst act of cruelty into the greatest act of love and mercy the world has ever known.
Today, we exalt the Cross because it reminds us of the boundless love Christ poured out for each of us. Let’s embrace our own crosses, unite them with His, and trust in the power of God to bring life out of death, hope out of suffering.
"For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." —1 Cor 1:18
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Join us on Sept. 14 for the next Shrine Second Saturday lecture series with Father Erlin Garcia as he delves into Marian Dogma related to Mary’s Seven Sorrows. The Shrine Church opens at 9 a.m., with the speaker presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by a question-and-answer session. Don't forget to join us for the rosary at 11:15 a.m. and noon Mass in the Shrine Church.
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