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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
Wednesday
Oct 07

PCL Mass & Luncheon

12:00pm – 2:30pm
Thursday
Oct 08

CYM Mass & Luncheon

12:00pm – 2:00pm
Saturday
Oct 10

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

10:00am (10/10) – 5:00pm (10/12)
Sunday
Oct 11

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

10:00am (10/10) – 5:00pm (10/12)
Monday
Oct 12

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

10:00am (10/10) – 5:00pm (10/12)
Tuesday
Oct 13

Theology on Tap for Young Adults

8:00pm – 10:00pm
Address
River City Brewery (The Loft)
Sunday
Oct 18

Mission Sunday

Saturday
Oct 24

Echoing Christ: ECHO Two

9:00am – 3:00pm
Click here for info.
Address
St Francis, St Paul, KS, United States

Christ’s Light in All Youth (CLAY)

9:00am – 8:30pm
Click here for info.
Address
All Saints Catholic Parish, 3313 East Grand Street, Wichita, KS 67218, United States
Saturday
Oct 31

Theology Institute

9:00am – 3:15pm
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, United States

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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