Our Mission
The ministry of evangelization
means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation
and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine
power of the Gospel itself. Evangelization is the mission
of the entire Church and invites all persons to conversion
and faith. The ministry of catechesis is situated in the
context of the Church’s mission of evangelization and is
seen as an essential element of that mission. Catechesis
includes knowledge of the faith, liturgical education, moral
formation, prayer, educating for community life, and mission.
Its goal is to put people into communion and intimacy with
Jesus Christ.
The Office of Evangelization,
Catechesis and Family Life is called to assist the Bishop
and the diocese to carry out this mission. This Office guides
and facilitates this mission through the formation, certification
and support of leadership, catechists and youth ministers,
through prayer and witness, and the development of programs,
processes and resources. In the fulfillment of this mission,
this Office shares in the mission of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Albany to witness God’s unconditional love and
to bring Christ’s healing presence to our world.
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