520-792-3410 Fax: 520-838-2584
111 S. Church Ave.
P.O. Box 31
Tucson, AZ 85702
Mike Berger, Director
mikeb@diocesetucson.org
Janet Towner, Administrative Assistant
janett@diocesetucson.org
The ministry of the Office of Catechesis for Children, Youth, and Families is to promote and guide the development of catechetical and youth ministry leadership in the Diocese of Tucson toward the goal of strengthening the faith of our young people and families in Christ. This is accomplished, in collaboration with other diocesan offices and departments, by providing training, certification programs for catechists, resources, and enrichment opportunities for parish leaders and diocesan events for youth and young adults.
The Diocese of Tucson is seeking applicants for the position of Youth, Young Adult and Family Ministry Coordinator. Click here for position description and information on how to apply.
Each year, the third Sunday of September (this year, Sept. 21) has been designated by the US Catholic Bishops Catechetical Sunday. This national celebration honors those involved in catechetical ministry. Materials for celebrating Catechetical Sunday are available here.

MAJOR SATURDAY EVENTS AND DATES TO REMEMBER: 2008-09

Diocesan Gathering of Directors/Coordinators of Catechesis
Sept. 13, 2008 (Flyer)

Diocesan YOUTH FEST
November 8, 2008

Pope John Paul II Youth Leadership Awards
April 25, 2009

Safe Environment Program

Personal Safety Education
for Children, Youth and Parents
Resources and Curriculum

Summer School
for Level One Certification
Information and Registration

Level One Classes in Tucson
June 2008 - Summer 2009
Information

Certificación/Nivel I
Renenovación del Nivel I
en Tucson (Agosto)

Level One Classes in Yuma
Information and Registration

Certificación/Nivel I
Renenovación del Nivel I
en Yuma

Level One Fall Classes
in Tucson
Information and Registration

Certificación/Nivel I
Renenovación del Nivel I
en Tucson (Septiembre)