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Adult Catechesis

Evangelization

The Office of Evangelization provides leadership in the research, development and coordination of religious education programs serving adults and evangelization efforts in the Diocese of Savannah.

small group ministry

DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY THAT TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND PARISHES

Small Grouping is an effective way to dive deeper in faith while sharing in authentic fellowship with brothers and/or sisters in Christ.

Living the Eucharist

REVITALIZING PARISH LIFE AND MISSION

Living the Eucharist is a dynamic, parish-based program designed to help revitalize parish life and mission through a more profound experience of Sunday Mass.

I have been away from the Church for a long time…

Are you thinking about coming back? The Church wants you to know that you are a child of God, called by name, precious in his eyes and loved by him (Is. 43:1,4). The Church also wants you to know that you are missed. When one member of the Body of Christ suffers, the entire Body of the Church suffers.

Becoming a Catholic: RCIA

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Prior to beginning the RCIA process, an individual comes to some knowledge of Jesus Christ, considers his or her relationship with Jesus Christ and is usually attracted in some way to the Catholic Church. Often, contact with people of faith and a personal faith experience lead people to inquire about the Catholic Church.

Rite of Election

When a Catechumen and the priest and the parish team working with him or her believes the person is ready to make a faith commitment to Jesus in the Catholic Church, the next step is the request for baptism and the celebration of the Rite of Election.

The Rite of Election includes the enrollment of names of all the Catechumens seeking baptism at the coming Easter Vigil. Typically, on the first Sunday of Lent, the Catechumens, their sponsors and families gather at the cathedral church. The Catechumens publicly express their desire for baptism to the diocesan bishop. Their names are recorded in a book and they are called the Elect.

The Sacraments

The days of Lent are the final Period of Purification and Enlightenment leading up to the Easter Vigil. Lent is a period of preparation marked by prayer, study, and spiritual direction for the Elect, and prayers for them by the parish communities.

The Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation takes place during the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday when the Elect receives the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Now the person is fully initiated into the Catholic Church.

Baptism  Confirmation  Eucharist

Catechetical Sunday

Catechesis is a distinct ministry in the Church. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church makes clear, “Catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church’s life…her inner growth and correspondence with God’s plan depend essentially on catechesis” (no. 7).

This ministry of teaching in the name of the Church has a profound dignity, which is why catechists are formally commissioned by the Church. It is only fitting that we set aside a day to highlight this ministry and invite the entire church community to think about our responsibility to share our faith with others.

Vicar for Evangelization and Education

Very Reverend Kevin O'Keefe
912-201-4122
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Managing Director of Evangelization and Discipleship

Caroline Geddings
912-201-4057

Director of Formation and Catechesis

Paola Caudill
912-201-4056

Director of Cultural Engagement

Sandra Molina
912-201-4064

Director of Fellowship and Life

Patrick Tunnell
912-201-4068

Executive Assistant

Melinda Cannady
912-201-4067

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