The Office of Catechesis exists to encourage and support pastors and parish leadership in the Church's mission of evangelization and catechesis. It does this by:
promoting lifelong formation leading to discipleship in Jesus Christ;
offering formation opportunities for catechists and catechetical leaders;
modeling excellent catechesis and leadership in ministry;
supporting the New Evangelization in the life of the Church.
The Catholic Youth Ministry Campference is a mix between a camp, a conference, and a retreat. It is a gathering of Catholic youth ministers (paid, unpaid, core team, volunteer, priest…everybody) for a weekend filled with discussion, prayer, challenges, fun, and food.