Ministry Day is the Annual Adult Faith Formation Conference of the Diocese of Stockton.
The Conference provides:
- a professional development opportunity for all parish ministers
- a day of spiritual enrichment and growth in faith for all Catholics
- an occasion to affirm our commitment to carry out the mission of the Church
- a Sabbath moment in time to re-connect with God and with one-another
- a day to bear witness to our faith and Catholic identity - a occasion to gather as a diocese around our Bishop as co-workers in the vineyard and disciples of Christ
Ministry Day is a must for all who take their baptismal call and their spiritual journey seriously.
Some history bits and a quick preview to MCD 2011
Ministry Day began in 1973, as the first “Diocesan Institute”.
- The primary goal of the Institute was to assist parish catechists by providing them with techniques to develop better classroom management, lesson planning, good discipline and creating a welcoming environment.
- Art and crafts for the CCD class was a must. - All three workshops were offered in English.
The focus of “Diocesan Institute” was on the how-to and workshops were hands-on.
Thirty eight years later, the Diocesan Ministry Day has evolved into a lifelong formation opportunity not only for parish ministers, but for all adult Catholics and for those seeking to become Catholics.
Ministry Day 2012 will be on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Modesto Convention Center