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.   

 36+
Hours of Formation
1
Visit
1
Retreat
13
Sessions
5​
Workshops
8
Mini-Series and Meetings

Cohort 1 Stages, Content, and Schedule


Focus: 

  • Pre-Catechumenate

Content:

  • Visit
    • One-on-one to get to know you.
    • By appointment in September 2024
  • 1 Workshop
    • Introduction and overview of the Institute.
    • 9/25/24 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom 


Focus: 

  • Kerygma

Content:

  • 4 Sessions
    • Seek for Adults Retreat
  • 2 Workshops
    • Covering the kerygma and how to lead other age groups to an encounter with Jesus. 
    • Retreat and workshops all in person 10/14-16/24 at Seven4One Hotel in Laguna Beach, CA  


Focus:  

  • Creedal Catechesis 

Content:

  • 7 Sessions
    • Covering Root for Adults At-Church Support Material, including Time is Holy.
    • 10/23/24, 11/6/24, 11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12/18/24, 1/8/25, 1/22/25 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom 
  • 6 Mini-Series
    • Root for Adults Book 
    • Between sessions


Focus:  

  • Sacraments

Content:

  • 1 Session
    • Covering sacramentality, including Celebrate. 
    • 2/5/25 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom 
  • 2 Meetings
    • Celebrate Box
    • Between session and workshop
  • 1 Workshop
    • Covering readiness and the reciprocity between faith and sacraments.
    • 2/19/25 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom 


Focus:  

  • Team Formation

Content:

  • 1 Session
    • Covering team roles, including a spiritual gift inventory.
    • 3/12/25 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom 
  • 1 Workshop
    • Covering collaboration, including the Working Genius inventory.
    • 3/26/25 from 10-11:30am pst on Zoom