Catechesis Formation Webinar

For more than half a century, the Church has proclaimed that “adult faith formation is the central task in our catechetical enterprise.” Sometimes that is a challenge in normal circumstances. Is it even possible during a time when our churches are closed and everyone is social distancing? Yes – perhaps even more than ever!

In this webinar with Sr. Janet Scheffler we will look at some practical possibilities, meaningful methods, and reliable resources for adult faith formation in these times.

About the Speaker

An Adrian Dominican Sister , Sr. Janet Scheffler has spent many years in parish and archdiocesan catechetical ministry (most recently as Director of Adult Faith Formation for the archdiocese of Detroit).

Janet currently accompanies others on their faith-journey through days of reflection/retreats, parish missions, workshops, catechist formation opportunities, adult faith formation opportunities, Myers-Briggs explorations, etc. as well as online courses through Crossroads at Boston College, the VLCFF at the University of Dayton and the Vibrant Faith Institute. Janet created and publishes GEMS - a monthly newsletter flowing from an ongoing international adult faith formation best practices study.

Janet has been an elected officer of NCCL (National Conference for Catechetical Leadership), a member of the Board, and currently a member of the NCCL Adult Faith Formation Committee. In 2010, Janet received the NCCL Distinguished Service Award in Catechetics.

Janet has been named as one who has made a significant contribution to the field of Christian religious education by the "Christian Educators of the 20th Century Project," Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA. The author of hundreds of articles and several publications in catechetical and parish ministry, her articles can be found in The Priest, Catechetical Leader, Catechist, Ministry and Liturgy, etc.