Parish Catechist Formation Day in Russellville

Saturday, Sep. 20, 2025

Location: St. John Church - Russellville
Contact: Jasmine Hogan
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 323

The 2025-26 Parish Catechist Formation Day will focus on learning how to grow as "Missionary Disciples through Evangelizing Catechesis" employing the method given to us by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Institute on the Catechism. It is recommended that at least two people attend from each parish to help participants better experience the community aspect of evangelizing catechesis. Formation days offer training to catechists, youth ministers, Christian initiation coordinators and other faith formation leaders in parishes. They are held throughout the year in parishes across Arkansas to allow participants to attend the location of their choice in English or Spanish. Advance registration is required. The cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch. The day begins with check-in at 8 a.m. and finishes with Mass at 4 p.m. (Mass times vary by location.) This program is sponsored by the diocese's Faith Formation Office. For more information, email Jasmine Hogan or call her at (501) 664-0340, ext. 323.