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Faith Formation

Offering resources to parishes for Catechetical formation,
training, and spiritual growth for children, youth
and young adults.

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“Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!”
– Pope Francis

Assisting Parishes to Grow

We offer assistance to help strengthen ministries in parishes of all sizes and cultures. Contact us for more resources.

Children Ministries

Middle School Ministries

High School Ministries

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
We believe that God and the child have a unique relationship with one another particularly before the age of six and that the growth of this relationship should be assisted by the adult, but is directed by the Spirit of God within the child.

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Parish School of Religion (PSR)
Through our Parish School of Religion, we offer weekly religious instruction to Children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade who are attending public or home school education.

Parish Youth Ministry
Through our parish youth ministry, we offer weekly religious instruction to middle school aged students who seek to build a deeper Spiritual foundation. Contact us for resources. 

CLAY
Christ’s Light in All Youth (CLAY) is a one-day retreat for high school freshman and sophomores. Partial scholarships are available.

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Team Registration

TEC
Teens Encounter Christ is a 3-day retreat based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. TEC involves older adolescents & young adults encountering Christ in a way that many have never experienced before. 

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Totus Tuus

Fostering openness to vocations through prayer, Eucharistic devotion and Marian devotion, with catechetical instruction and faith formation.

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TEC

Teens Encounter Christ is a 3-day retreat based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. TEC involves older adolescents & young adults encountering Christ in a way that many have never experienced before.

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Dream

Join the youth of the diocese to celebrate our Catholic faith as it has been shared throughout the year in diocesan and parish ministry.

Prayer & Action

Prayer and Action allows young people, parishes, and adults in the Diocese of Wichita a mission experience “in our own backyard.

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Ascend 2021

Our Middle School Students in Grade 6-8 had so much fun at ASCEND 2019, that we are bringing back Chris Padgett for 2021! Over 1,000 people were in attendance to hear talks, worship in adoration, have lunch and just have a great time with other Catholic youth in the Diocese of Wichita. Other speakers and musicians TBA.

Join us on November 6!

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Catholic Scouting

Our mission is to facilitate and assist all Catholic youth in the Greater Wichita area earning religious awards regardless of the group or organization to include but not limited to Scout BSA, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Little Flowers, and Blue Knights.

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Salt and Light

As a young adult, it hard to feel connected to a Catholic parish community – in the Greater Wichita Area, Salt and Light can help.

Salt & Light
Monday
Jul 03

SENT Evangelization series

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Address
St Vincent De Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA
Friday
Jul 07

TEC Encounter

(07/07) – (07/09)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Sustaining the Spirit

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Address
TBD
Saturday
Jul 08

TEC Encounter

(07/07) – (07/09)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)
Sunday
Jul 09

TEC Encounter

(07/07) – (07/09)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons
Monday
Jul 10

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade boys camp

(07/10) – (07/14)

SENT Evangelization series

6:30pm – 8:30pm
Address
St Vincent De Paul Church, 123 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS 67002, USA

Theology on Tap for Young Adults

8:00pm – 10:00pm
Address
River City Brewery (The Loft)
Tuesday
Jul 11

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade boys camp

(07/10) – (07/14)
Wednesday
Jul 12

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade boys camp

(07/10) – (07/14)
Thursday
Jul 13

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade boys camp

(07/10) – (07/14)
Friday
Jul 14

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/08) – (07/14)

Prayer & Action Week 4

(07/09) – (07/14)
Address
Parsons

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade boys camp

(07/10) – (07/14)
Saturday
Jul 15

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

TEC #153

(07/15) – (07/17)
Address
St. Francis – St. Paul
Sunday
Jul 16

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

TEC #153

(07/15) – (07/17)
Address
St. Francis – St. Paul

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)
Monday
Jul 17

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

TEC #153

(07/15) – (07/17)
Address
St. Francis – St. Paul

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade girls camp

(07/17) – (07/21)
Tuesday
Jul 18

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade girls camp

(07/17) – (07/21)
Wednesday
Jul 19

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade girls camp

(07/17) – (07/21)
Thursday
Jul 20

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade girls camp

(07/17) – (07/21)
Friday
Jul 21

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/15) – (07/21)

Prayer & Action Week 5

(07/16) – (07/21)

Totus Tuus 7/8 grade girls camp

(07/17) – (07/21)
Saturday
Jul 22

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)
Sunday
Jul 23

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)
Monday
Jul 24

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)

Totus Tuus 9-12 grade boys camp

(07/24) – (07/28)
Tuesday
Jul 25

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)

Totus Tuus 9-12 grade boys camp

(07/24) – (07/28)
Wednesday
Jul 26

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)

Totus Tuus 9-12 grade boys camp

(07/24) – (07/28)
Thursday
Jul 27

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)

Totus Tuus 9-12 grade boys camp

(07/24) – (07/28)
Friday
Jul 28

Parish Totus Tuus

(07/22) – (07/28)

Prayer and Action Week 6

(07/23) – (07/28)

Totus Tuus 9-12 grade boys camp

(07/24) – (07/28)
Monday
Jul 31

Totus Tuus 11/12 grade girls camp

(07/31) – (08/04)

Totus Tuus specal needs camp

(07/31) – (08/03)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA
Tuesday
Aug 01

Totus Tuus 11/12 grade girls camp

(07/31) – (08/04)

Totus Tuus specal needs camp

(07/31) – (08/03)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA
Wednesday
Aug 02

Totus Tuus 11/12 grade girls camp

(07/31) – (08/04)

Totus Tuus specal needs camp

(07/31) – (08/03)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA
Thursday
Aug 03

Totus Tuus 11/12 grade girls camp

(07/31) – (08/04)

Totus Tuus specal needs camp

(07/31) – (08/03)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA
Friday
Aug 04

Totus Tuus 11/12 grade girls camp

(07/31) – (08/04)

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Resources

Adult Forms

Volunteer Driver Form.pdf
Medical Release Form.docx
COVID Waiver Form – Wichita.pdf
Adult Code of Conduct 2020.docx

Youth Forms

Medical Release Form.docx
COVID Waiver Form – Wichita.pdf
Youth Code of Conduct & Parent Permission 2020.docx

Contact Us

Office of Faith Formation

Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone:(316) 269-3940