1. ELFF Department Presentation
Evangelization and Lifelong Faith Formation
Services
for the
Parishes of the Diocese of St. Petersburg or

2. Department Vision & Interrelationship
Vision: The Department of Evangelization and Lifelong Faith Formation seeks to support the diocesan and local parish efforts to evangelize the people of God and nourish the faith formation of the Church through all ages and phases of life.
Mission: We commit ourselves to living our baptismal call and to promoting lifelong faith formation and the universal call to holiness as we:
Encounter Jesus in our lives through Word and Sacrament and foster this encounter in the lives of children, youth and adults.
Lead people to transformation in Christ and an integration of their Roman Catholic faith with their life experiences.
Serve those who live and minister with and for people of faith in our local and diocesan communities.

3. Lifelong Faith Formation
Department
of Evangelization &
Lifelong Faith Formation
BRIAN LEMOI
CHERYL LAFRAZIA
*Faith Formation
*Leadership Development
*Administration
DALE BROWN
RUTH APPEL
*Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
*Southeast Pastoral Institute-SEPI
KATHY FILIPPELLI
DIANE SHOEMAKER
*Catechist Formation
*AV Library
DIANE KLEDZIK
*Evangelization
*Small Christian Communities
*Adult Faith Formation
*Strong Catholic Families/Strong Catholic Youth
DEBBIE ALEXANDER
*Marriage & Family Ministry
RYAN PHELAN
*Youth & Young Adult Ministry

4. Lifelong Faith Formation
Leadership Development:
Parish Directors of Religious Education
Catholic School Administrators/School Religion Coordinators
RCIA Coordinators
Echo Partnership with Notre Dame
Curriculum Development:
K-8, High School: Parish/School
Safe Environment Education Program
Family Life/Human Sexuality
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Personnel Support:
Hiring Process Support
Supervision/Evaluation Support
Orientation/Professional Development
Recognition

5. Evangelization/Small Christian Communities Adult Faith Formation/SCFSCY
Evangelization (Priest, Prophet and King) – Encountering Jesus Christ/Making Disciples
Active Catholics
Inactive/Returning Catholics
The Unchurched
Small Christian Communities – Diocesan Core Community serves parishes/SCCs in:
shepherding Parish Core Community (PCC) Coordinators
facilitating networking among parishes
connecting parishes with resources
promoting the ongoing formation of parish leadership
providing training
Adult Faith Formation – Shared by many offices in ELFF and beyond
Scripture Study
Resource recommendations per need
Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth
a cyclic parish process that engages parents in reflecting, assessing and actively sharing with parish leaders the specific support and formation they need to bring home the faith

6. Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Ryan Phelan
Accompaniment
Pastors
Consultations
Resources on Hiring and Staffing
Youth/Young Adult Ministry Leaders
National Certificate Program
Monthly Training/Networking Meetings
Teens
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
March for Life
Good Samaritan Project
Youth Rallies
Young Adults
Theology on Tap
World Youth Day
Retreats
Theology of the Body Workshops
Families
Family Sport Events
Busch Gardens

7. Marriage and Family Ministry
Facilitation of  marriage preparation programs such as Journey to Matrimony, Pre Cana in both the English and Spanish language format, Remarriage and Convalidation Preparation Workshops
Facilitation of Worldwide Marriage Encounter Ministries in the Diocese of St. Petersburg
Facilitation of Retrouvaille Ministries for troubled marriages
Marriage Enrichment Workshops
Support for Priests, Deacons & Lay Personnel who prepare couples for marriage
Support/In-service/resourcing of parish-based marriage preparation and enrichment programs

8. Catechist Formation
The Diocesan Catechist Certification Program is intended for those who serve as parish catechists of children, youth and adults and all Catholic school teachers/staff members.
The Catechist Certification Program is concerned with the faith development of the catechist as well as with doctrinal content of the faith and sound, age-appropriate and culturally sensitive methodology.
Three Levels: Basic, Advanced and Master Catechist, Basic available in English and Spanish
Continuing Growth Hours are required
Program also renders Florida Teacher Certification Renewal Points
2-3 Thousand Active participants, 7600 to date

9. Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
The LPMI began on October 12, 1998
Participants enter the three years of formation with the consent and support of their pastors.
The annual tuition fee for the three years of formation is divided between the participant,
their parish, and the diocese.
The LPMI class year consists of four modules, each comprised of four two-hour sessions, which take place from 7:00-9:00 pm.
The LPMI offers classes in Spanish when possible.
Each year of study begins with an orientation day and ends with a retreat.
The LPMI faculty is an assembly of spiritually diverse individuals from the Diocese with specific area knowledge and practical ministerial experience.
311 lay ministers have been commissioned over the past 12 years.
In merged the SEPI Program with the LPMI Program so that Hispanic lay ministers can be formed for service.