The transformation of faith formation structures is central to our mission. We have found that transitioning structures and approaches can be difficult without first hand experience. Mysterion is designed to lead small cohorts through a personal experience of the catechumenal process. Teams will experience the "what" through the use of Pathways materials and study the "why" drawn primarily from the new Directory for Catechesis. With a mix of in-person and virtual experiences, we hope for this to be accessible to many teams who would like to discover a new way forward. Teams will receive a rich formation in the faith and be equipped to form others in the catechumenal process.
Hours of Formation
Visit
Retreat
Sessions
Workshops
Mini-Series and Meetings
The Hierarchy of Mystery
All of formation can be understood in the light of mystery, for the goal of formation is to spend eternity with Mystery itself. As a pyramid, it is built from the bottom up and represents the sequence for formation in mystery. It is not meant to be linear or compartmental, but rather ever expanding. The more robust the base becomes, the more what is above can be supported.
Focus:
- Pre-Catechumenate
Content:
- Visit
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- One-on-one to get to know you.
- 1 Workshop
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- Introduction and overview of the Institute.
Focus:
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Kerygma
Content:
- 4 Sessions
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- Seek for Adults Retreat
- Seek for Adults Retreat
- 2 Workshops
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- Covering the kerygma and how to lead other age groups to an encounter with Jesus.
Focus:
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Creedal Catechesis
Content:
- 7 Sessions
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- Covering Root for Adults At-Church Support Material, including Time is Holy.
- 6 Mini-Series
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- Root Book
- Root Book
Focus:
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Sacraments
Content:
- 1 Session
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- Covering sacramentality, including Celebrate.
- 2 Meetings
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- Celebrate Box
- 1 Workshop
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- Covering readiness and the reciprocity between faith and sacraments.
Focus:
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Team Formation
Content:
- 1 Session
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- Covering team roles, including a spiritual gift inventory.
- 1 Workshop
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- Covering collaboration, including the Working Genius inventory.
Reviews
The Mysterion Institute has been a life-changing experience that has reshaped my approach to ministry with parish leaders. We experienced the kerygma again (or for the first time) and explored the foundations of our Catholic faith from a different perspective which led to a renewed commitment to serving the Church. The small group cohort allowed for the opportunity to be vulnerable and supported by a community of peers who truly understand the joy, grief, struggle and hope that comes with ministry in the Church today.
Being able to participate in Mysterion this year has been a great blessing. To meet and learn from smart and caring people from the FFLCM team as well as others from across the country who all love Christ and are open to learning how to share our faith with families in new ways, has been uplifting. The small group breakouts were the best. Because our parishes and archdioceses/dioceses are all so very different, yet so very much the same, we are able to both identify with the similarities, yet also learn from diverse perspectives. One thing we all have in common...Our parish families are busy, so busy. It's like we are all hamsters running on a wheel and getting nowhere. But our goal is Heaven! The Mysterion program and staff have taught us how important it is for each of us, including the families we serve, to pause each week. The Seek and Root exercises and materials are fun and easy to use, and they enable people/families to intentionally pause and have meaningful faith-filled conversations about God and our journey towards Heaven.
This experience has been very faith forming for me. I really appreciate the team building aspect and relationship building in our small group. Most everything I have already "heard or learned" before, but now I am able to see it from many different directions and have the guidance to help others see it, as well. I definitely have greater confidence in sharing my faith.
How to Participate
Join a Cohort
- Each year our team runs Mysterion for arch/diocesan and parish leaders.
- Coming Soon
Bring Mysterion to Your Arch/Diocese
- If you are an arch/diocesan director interested in offering Mysterion to your leaders, we offer 2 options. You can contract our team to facilitate a cohort or you can facilitate your own cohort by purchasing the content. Available beginning in 2025.
- Pricing:
Option 1: - $24,000 for our team to facilitate a cohort of 12, which includes retreat and supply cost.
- Option 2:
$600 to purchase the content for you to facilitate your own cohort, which does not include the retreat and supply cost. Along with $100 per-person Mysterion Bundle, which contains all participants guides, Celebrate Box, and Working Genius licenses. - To connect with our team and discuss further, please fill out the form below.