Our Mission Statement

​We, the Office of Faith Formation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, inspired by the life and mission of Jesus, and embracing the opportunities of our time and culture, commit ourselves to educate, evangelize and empower others through lifelong and ongoing faith formation.

Our Support for You in Catechetical Ministry

Catechist Formation

Digital Approaches
Websites
    rcfaithquest.syrdio.org
    SacPrep.syrdio.org
Technology training for the classroom
Social Media Strategies
Digital Networking Community
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Coaching/Mentoring Catechetical Leaders
Ministerial Development & Meetings
One on One Mentoring
Skill Development
​Educational Opportunities
Family Engagement
Baptism & Beyond
Intergenerational Approaches
Milestone Ministry
​Faith At Home
Curriculum Development & Assesssment
Textbook Evaluation
Scope & Sequence
Diocesan Standards
Program Assessment Tools & Strategies
​Sacramental Guidelines

Program Design
Lesson Planning
Implementing Effective Practices
Development of Children's Liturgy of the Word
Adult Faith Formation, incl. Facilitator Training
Assistance for Learners with Special Needs
Assisting with Baptismal Preparation and Beyond teams

Our Staff

Let us know how we can assist you in your ministry
Andrea Slaven
Diocesan ​Director 
Office of Catechesis
​Diocese of Syracuse
Instructional Technologist for Catechesis
(315)797-4030
[email protected]
1 Sherman St., Site1, New Hartford, NY 13413
easternecho.org
Andrea Schaffer,
​Associate Director - Office of Catechesis
(607-348-0746
[email protected]
705 West Main St., Endicott, NY 13760
​http://southfaithformation.weebly.com/
Theresa May 
​Associate Director -  Office of Catechesis
(315)472-6753
[email protected]
240 E. Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY 13202
​wrfaithformation.org
Marge Babcock
Blog writer and Curator
​RCFaithquest

Our Websites

Session planning ideas
 rcfaithquest.syrdio.org

Diocese of Syracuse Website