Ministry Celebration - 2008 - Celebracion de Ministerios

Registration Form - 284 KB

What is Ministry Day Celebration?
Ministry Day is the Annual Adult Faith Formation Conference of the Diocese of Stockton. The Conference provides professional development opportunity for all parish ministers and a day of spiritual enrichment and growth in faith for all Catholics. As a diocese we gather around our Bishop to celebrate who we are and to affirm our commitment to carry out our mission as the local Church. It is a must for all who take their baptismal call seriously.

When did Ministry Day begin?

Ministry Day is 35 years strong!

The first “Diocesan Institute” was held in 1973, with three workshops in English, intended for catechists only and a $5.00 registration fee. It has evolved into a Ministry Day - a day of ongoing formation for parish ministers, for all adult Catholics and for those seeking to become Catholics.

What happens at this Ministry Day Conference?

• The day begins with a bilingual gathering prayer and a welcoming address by the Most Reverend Bishop Stephen E. Blaire.
• There is a keynote address on the theme, one in English and one in Spanish.
• There are over 60 workshops with a wide range of topics: social issues, Scripture, spirituality, catechetics, leadership, finances, youth ministry, music ministry, life issues, morality, and so forth! Registration includes the keynot, two workshop sessions, and active participation in a Focus Group.
• The 2008 Ministry Conference will showcase about 40 companies as exhibitors – ranging from religious art to music, and from publishing houses to educational institutions, in addition to our own represented diocesan ministries.
• There is networking, camaraderie and fellowship with ministers from parishes from across the Diocese.
• There is an opportunity to interact with local and national speakers, with our own Bishop, and to meet many new people.
• The day culminates with the celebration of the Sunday Liturgy, presided by Bishop Blaire.

Who is invited to participate in the Diocesan Ministry Day Conference?

• All Clergy, Catholic School Principals, Directors in Parish Ministries
• People interested in learning more about their faith
• People who teach and share their faith with others:
• Catechists at all levels
• Catholic School Teachers
• Bible study groups
• Youth Leaders
• Those in Health Care and Service Professions
• Confirmation Sponsors
• Leaders of parish organizations
• Deacons and their wives
• Deacon Candidates
• Liturgical Ministers
• Musicians and Cantors
• Parish Councils, including the Finance Council
• All the people in the pews!

For more information call the Diocesan Office of Religious Education (209) 466-0636, ext 622 and 621 or visit our web site at www.stocktondiocese.org to see the 2007 program and to download a registration form.

Registration Form Only - 284 KB

Get registration information and Program for Ministry Day, 2008 - 712 KB

See the Speakers for Ministry Day, 2008 - 445 KB

Ministry Day Program & Registration

Ministry Day Tee Shirt

Ministry Day Tote Bag

Slideshow from Ministry Celebration, 2007

Slideshow from Ministry Celebration, 2004

Slideshow from Ministry Celebration, 2003

Last Update February 8, 2008