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Catechist certification information

List of available DVDs for use by parishes and religious education programs.

Virtual Retreat Options

Virtual Retreat Schedule for Bethany Retreat Center: please contact Sr. Suzanne Thibault at 814-553-1092 or bethanyyouthcenter@gmail.com

Confirmation Retreat At Home Make-Up

First Communion Retreat

Make up - 1st Reconciliation Retreat

Priest, Prophet, King Confirmation Retreat

The Chosen Confirmation Retreat

Sacrament of Reconciliation Retreat

Eucharist Retreats with handouts

USCCB Family retreat


Helpful Resources for Faith Formation Preparation         


Click here for preparation resources


Other Resources

  • Suggested process to combine parish religious ed programs
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  • Becoming a Religious Education leader



Mary L. Hickin
Director of Faith Formation for Catechesis and Sacraments
429 E. Grandview Blvd.
P.O. Box 10397
Erie, PA 16514-0397
work phone: 814-824-1222
mhickin@ErieRCD.org
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429 East Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16504

P: 814-824-1111
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