Dive Deeper 2025

Join other Faith Formation Leaders from throughout the Archdiocese for a series of four high level “deep dives” into practical skills and a revitalizing vision of helping others to grow in their faith. These events will utilize recent work on Adolescent, Young Adult, and Adult formation by various task groups in the Archdiocese. After completing this formational series, FFLs should feel more confident, competent, and inspired to bring ministry to life in their parishes. You will get to meet and work with others who share the mission with you. 

This series would be great for those who are Group Leaders for the National Catholic Youth Conference so that ministry can grow before, during, and after NCYC, as well as for those who are embarking on applying the Framework for Adult Evangelization and Formation.

Cost is $40 per session or $125 for all four sessions (saving of over 20%!)
Registration links are below.

February: Faith Development and Relational Accompaniment
Thursday, February 27, 2025 – @ St. Patrick, Cedar Falls, 10:00 – 2:30
The process of how people grow in their faith has been studied and discussed for decades. This session will explore a few of the more common models of forming disciples. Since all formation tends to be significantly impacted by those around us, the primary foundation of evangelization will revolve around relationships. The February “Deep Dive” will explore the value of relational accompaniment and introduce some of the basic “soft skills” necessary to walk with others and build relationships of trust. 

March: Spirituality of the Minister (and beyond)
Thursday, March 20, 2025 – @ St. Stephen the Witness, Cedar Falls, 9:00 – 3:00
You cannot give what you do not have. March will offer a combination of spiritual formation for you, the minister, as well as introduce you to some methods and skills that are helpful for inviting others to spiritual encounters. Our primary emphasis will be a day on helping you to grow in your own prayer life on March 20. In addition to that, we will be periodically sharing resources throughout the month of March on how you can invite others to spiritual encounters.

April: Sharing Clarity and Meaning
Thursday, April 24, 2025 – @ St. Patrick, Cedar Falls, 10:00 – 2:30
Some of our teens and adults are struggling with how to make sense of faith in their lives. Are you equipped to guide them into a joy-filled discovery of the wisdom the Church has to offer? Our focus in April will be unpacking the mystery of the Catholic faith and God’s revelation of Himself. We will explore how to utilize Scripture, the Catechism, other common resources, and our shared lived experiences to grow deeper in our understanding of God and His Church.

May: Calling Others to Christian Living
Thursday, May 22, 2025 – @ St. Patrick, Cedar Falls, 10:00 – 2:30
Are you prepared to encourage teens or adults who are ready to be challenged to live their faith in new ways? Inviting others to more fully embrace their call as followers of Jesus is not always easy. This session will explore the practical expectations of a modern disciple and how living a life of faith is possible in the daily lives of your parishioners.