Ministry Day

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Ministry Day is the Annual Adult Faith Formation Conference of the Diocese of Stockton.

• a  professional development opportunity for all parish ministers

• a  day of spiritual enrichment and growth in faith for all Catholics
• an occasion to affirm our commitment to carry out the mission of the Church
• a Sabbath moment in time to re-connect with God and with one-another
• a day to bear witness to our faith and Catholic identity
• a occasion to gather as a diocese around our Bishop as co-workers in the vineyard and disciples of Christ

• Ministry Day began in 1973, as the first “Diocesan Institute”.

• The primary goal of the Institute was to assist parish catechists by providing them with techniques to develop better classroom management, lesson planning, good discipline and creating a welcoming environment.

• Art and crafts for the CCD class was a must.

• All three workshops were offered in English.

• The focus of “Diocesan Institute” was on the how-to and workshops were hands-on.

• Forty years later, the Diocesan Ministry Day has evolved into a lifelong formation opportunity not only for parish ministers, but for all adult Catholics and for those seeking to become Catholics.