2022 Lenten Retreat: A God Who Hears His People
2022-03-23 09:30 - 15:00 UTC | St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Cincinnati, 5222 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45247, United States
Parish priests and staffs are encouraged to join us for a day of personal reflection and healing around the changes in parish structures by creating a space of listening, hospitality, and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The day will be hosted by Josh Danis (Alpha in a Catholic Context) and the Center for the New Evangelization, in conjunction with the Beacons of Light team.
The day will include hospitality and light refreshments, four brief talks, praise and worship, prayer, Adoration, lunch, and small group conversation. The cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Schedule:

9:15 a.m. Optional morning Mass
9:30 a.m. Check-in begins with hospitality
10:00 a.m. Session 1: A People Who Cry Unto Their God
11:00 a.m. Session 2: A God Who Comes to His People
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Session 3: A God Who Empowers His People
1:45 p.m. Adoration
2:15 p.m. Session 4: A God Who Inspires His People
3:00 p.m. Closing Prayer & Dismissal

2022 Lenten Retreat: A God Who Hears His People
2022-03-24 09:30 - 15:00 | St. Michael, Ft. Loramie, 33 Elm Street, Fort Loramie, OH, 45845, United States
Parish priests and staffs are encouraged to join us for a day of personal reflection and healing around the changes in parish structures by creating a space of listening, hospitality, and encounter with the Holy Spirit. The day will be hosted by Josh Danis (Alpha in a Catholic Context) and the Center for the New Evangelization, in conjunction with the Beacons of Light team.
The day will include hospitality and light refreshments, four brief talks, praise and worship, prayer, Adoration, lunch, and small group conversation. The cost is $10 and includes lunch.
Schedule:

8:25 a.m. Optional morning Mass
9:30 a.m. Check-in begins with hospitality
10:00 a.m. Session 1: A People Who Cry Unto Their God
11:00 a.m. Session 2: A God Who Comes to His People
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. Session 3: A God Who Empowers His People
1:45 p.m. Adoration
2:15 p.m. Session 4: A God Who Inspires His People
3:00 p.m. Closing Prayer & Dismissal

Gender Identity: Practical Tips for Accompaniment
2022-04-22 12:30 - 14:30 | St. Paul Catholic Church, 1000 Wenger Road, Englewood, OH, 45322, United States
Join us for a luncheon offering formation on the beauty of the Church’s teachings on sexual identity with tips for accompaniment. This event is geared toward parents, educators, or parish catechists – anyone desiring formation on this important topic. Keynote presentation by Damon & Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After and involved in various marriage enrichment initiatives. Melanie and Damon, who have been married for 28 years, have trained over 20,000 couples in marriage, Natural Family Planning, and Theology of the Body.
There is no child care, however mothers with infants are welcome. Cost for the luncheon is $10.00.

Missio Days Dayton
2022-04-26 09:30 - 12:00 | Our Lady of the Rosary, 22 Notre Dame Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45404, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Tuesday, April 26th as we break open the Missionary Discipleship Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Optional Lunch provided by Charlie’s Deli. Note time: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

9:30 a.m. Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

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Missio Days Cincinnati
2022-04-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, 325 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Join us on Wednesday, April 27th as we break open the Missionary Discipleship Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Optional lunch from Silver Ladle. Note time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Cathedral Basillica.

9:30 a.m. Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentations
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Optional)

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If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Missio Day North
2022-04-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Holy Redeemer, 120 S Eastmoor Dr, New Bremen, OH, 45869, United States
These quarterly regional gatherings offer all parish evangelists an opportunity to share life and prayer, and discuss and prepare for what’s ahead with Beacons of Light, so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish. Optional Lunch 12 p.m.-1 p.m. from New Bremen Coffee Co.
Join us on Thursday, April 28th at Holy Redeemer as we break open the Missionary Discipleship Stage in the Process of Evangelization. Note: time is 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

9:30 Gather, Opening, Small Group Prayer
9:45 – 10:30 Presentation(s)
10:30 – 11:00 Personal Work
11:00 – 12:00 Workshop
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (optional)

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If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

Dayton Summer Social - Dayton Beer Co.
2022-06-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Dayton Beer Company, 41 Madison Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Calling all Evangelists (CL’s, youth ministers, DRE/CRE’s, adult faith ministers, pastoral associates) and Campus Ministers (both high school and college). Take some time to relax this summer, pull up a chair, and grab a meal and a beverage with fellow ministers! These nights are purely social opportunities to meet with other ministers, network, and spend time together. Attend one, attend all three – you don’t want to miss out! Appetizers offered by CNE; drinks and meals on participants.
Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly.

North Summer Social - Moeller Brew Barn (Maria Stein)
2022-06-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Moeller Brew Barn (Maria Stein), 8016 Marion Drive, Maria Stein, OH, 45860, United States

Cincinnati Summer Social - Rhinegeist Brewery
2022-06-23 | Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States

Cincinnati Summer Social - Madtree Brewery
2022-07-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Madtree Brewery, 3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45209, United States

North Summer Social - Tailspin Brewery
2022-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Tailspin Brewery, 626 S. 2nd Street, Coldwater, OH, 45828, United States

Dayton Summer Social -Eudora Brewery Company
2022-07-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Eudora Brewing Company, 3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH, 45429, United States

New Fire Workshops
2022-08-02 - 2022-08-03 | Dayton Metro Library (West Branch), 300 Abbey Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
New Fire is two-days of practical workshops for new parish evangelists to help with the work of evangelization in a parish toward youth, young adults, adults and families. Veteran evangelists are welcome to attend.
Cost: $15/day (excludes overnight costs and dinner
Location: Dayton Metro Library (West Branch); 300 Abbey Ave., Dayton, OH 45417

Day 1: Tuesday, Aug. 2; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Optional dinner and social from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration will include an option for overnight housing

Day 2: Wednesday, Aug. 3; 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Optional dinner and social from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Go HERE to register.
For more information including the full schedule go HERE.

August Missio Days - Dayton
2022-08-30 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Joseph Parish, Dayton, 411 E Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Missio Days offer opportunities for shared life and prayer, with an emphasis on specific training for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. We welcome all evangelists – those serving youth, families, adults/young adults – to participate. We would like to prepare you for what’s ahead so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Cost for Missio Day is $15/person if you plan to stay for lunch. All Dayton Missio Days will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. to noon with an optional lunch from Carmen’s Deli (carmens-deli.com) until 1:00 p.m.
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

August Missio Days - Cincinnati
2022-08-31 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Vivian Catholic Church, 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45224, United States
Missio Days offer opportunities for shared life and prayer, with an emphasis on specific training for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. We welcome all evangelists – those serving youth, families, adults/young adults – to participate.
We would like to prepare you for what’s ahead so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish. Cost for Missio Day is $15/person if you plan to stay for lunch. All Cincinnati Missio Days will be held at St. Vivian Catholic Church with lunch from Cosie’s Bistro and Deli.
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

September Missio Days - North
2022-09-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Do Good Restaurant, 25 Main Street, Osgood, OH, 45351, United States
Missio Days offer opportunities for shared life and prayer, with an emphasis on specific training for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. We welcome all evangelists – those serving youth, families, adults/young adults – to participate. We would like to prepare you for what’s ahead so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Cost for Missio Day is $15/person if you plan to stay for lunch. Lunch will be from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. from Do Good Restaurant.
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

ARK Religious Assessment Orientation Webinar
2022-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual over Zoom, OH, United States
ARK is the first comprehensive assessment of Catholic Religious Education.
Archdiocesan Catholic Schools are in a second year of piloting ARK. We are looking for Parishes (or Families of Parishes) to pilot ARK this year. ARK pilot parishes will not be required to administrate ACRE this year.
ARK Features:

Individual reporting to see change over time and see unique needs
Aggregate data to see trending and general success
Annual data normalization for national comparison
Easy rostering and administration to allow you to focus on teaching

Interested Parishes are asked to sign up for this one-hour orientation webinar. Once you are registered you will receive the webinar information. Please see our flyer for more information about ARK.
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ReIgnite Retreat
2022-10-10 - 2022-10-11 | Maria Stein Spiritual Center, Maria Stein, Ohio, 2365 St Johns Rd., Maria Stein, Ohio, 45860
Open to all Parish Evangelists, come away for a 2-day, 1-night retreat. Allow yourself the opportunity to rest, encounter the Lord anew, renew old friendships and form new ones, and allow our team to care for you. The retreat will include time for personal prayer and reflection, silence, engaging talks, praise & worship, small group conversation, spiritual direction, daily Mass, Reconciliation, evening social with bonfire, and more! The theme for this year’s retreat is Share in the Master’s Joy! We will be unpacking how we can find and safeguard our joy in vocation, the Cross, and in ministry.
Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Light hospitality provided. Retreat ends by 4:00 p.m. Individual rooms with bedding and towels provided.
Cost: $28 (non-refundable to reserve spot). Space is limited.

Living Your Strengths: Building Stronger Teams with CliftonStrengths
2022-11-15 09:00 - 14:30 | St. Paul Catholic Church, 1000 Wenger Road, Englewood, OH, 45322, United States
Parish Families are invited to join us at this workshop as we take a deep dive into our strengths. Discovering our talents helps us contribute positively as leaders. Our teams are stronger when we form complementary partnerships, building on the talents of members and engaging more people in ministry as a result.
The CliftonStrengths talent-identification tool has been used by thousands of Catholic parishes throughout North America to help staff and parishioners discover, develop, and become better stewards of their talents, not only in their parishes but in all aspects of their lives. The process strengthens the ways in which people thrive at home, in their parish, and in ministry and service in their local communities.
This workshop will be led by Leisa Anslinger, founder of Catholic Life and Faith, a center for evangelization, stewardship, and servant leadership development. Most recently, she served as the Archdiocese’s Associate Director for Pastoral Vitality. Leisa brings extensive experience in parishes and schools to her ministry as an author and speaker, and is a frequent presenter at national and diocesan CliftonStrengths workshops.
NOTE: Participants will receive a code to complete the CliftonStrengths online Tool and should complete the assessment and bring the results to the Workshop.
Registration is now closed

Living Your Strengths: Building Stronger Teams with CliftonStrengths
2022-11-17 09:00 - 14:30 | Good Shepherd, 8815 Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45249, United States

November Missio Days - North
2022-11-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Sacred Heart, 9377 SR -119, Anna, OH, 45302, United States
Missio Days offer opportunities for shared life and prayer, with an emphasis on specific training for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. We welcome all evangelists – those serving youth, families, adults/young adults – to participate. We would like to prepare you for what’s ahead so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Cost for Missio Day is $15/person if you plan to stay for lunch. Lunch will be from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. from New Breman Coffee Company.
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

November Missio Days - Dayton
2022-11-30 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Joseph Parish, Dayton, 411 E Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Missio Days offer opportunities for shared life and prayer, with an emphasis on specific training for the common mission of evangelization at parishes. We welcome all evangelists – those serving youth, families, adults/young adults – to participate. We would like to prepare you for what’s ahead so that you can seize this planning process as an opportunity for discipleship and renewal in your parish.
Cost for Missio Day is $15/person if you plan to stay for lunch. All Dayton Missio Days will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. to noon with an optional lunch from Canal Street Arcade and Deli until 1:00 p.m. Menu – Canal street arcade and deli (weebly.com)
If you plan to join us for lunch be sure to purchase a ticket, if not just RSVP for free below.

December Missio Days - Cincinnati
2022-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Vivian Catholic Church, 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45224, United States

Alpha Come and See Experience
2023-01-10 11:30 - 13:30 | St. Boniface Piqua, 310 S. Downing Street, Piqua, OH, 45356, United States
Join us for a full run-through of one “night” of Alpha! Meal – Hospitality – Small Group Conversation. This event is free, but please RSVP. This event will be held in Piqua at St. Boniface.
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Build The Fire Workshop
2023-02-07 - 2023-02-08 | St. Francis of Assisi, 6245 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH, 45459, United States
Build the Fire is a two- day workshop on “Strategic Planning for Parish Evangelization” – from youth to adults. These days are built to intentionally help you both experience and begin to dream about what ministry and efforts in evangelization could look like, as well as discussion on practical application. All Parish Evangelists are welcome!
Workshop Schedule
Register Here

Alpha YOUTH Online Preview for Catholic Youth Leaders.
2023-03-02 14:30 - 15:45, 2023-03-07 14:30 - 15:45, 2023-03-09 14:30 - 15:45, 2023-03-14 14:30 - 15:45, 2023-03-16 14:30 - 15:45
Come experience Alpha Youth with six, 75-minute online sessions. This series is for: Youth Evangelists (DRE/YM) and possible leaders for your parish Alpha Youth that would launch Summer/Fall 2023.
This is FREE to all persons. Please Register via https://alpha.ticketspice.com/alpha-youth-preview-catholic-march-2023.
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