The Early Childhood Faith Formation Division of the Office of Religious Education was formed to become a resource for parish religious education programs. Opportunities are provided for catechist and leadership training, as well as enrichment and parish consultation. Early Childhood …

The Elementary Catechesis Ministry in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is here to provide support for catechists and parish catechetical leaders as they minister to elementary aged children (6 to 11 years old) in their faith communities. Elementary Catechesis is …

The Youth Ministry Division in the Office of Religious Education serves those who are in ministry with adolescents (age 10-18) in parish or school setting.  We support, empower, affirm, and challenge the efforts of parish communities in the areas of …

The organizing principle, which gives coherence to the various catechetical programs offered by a parti​cular Church, is attention to adult catechesis. This is the axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old …