The purpose of the MFC is to form Catholics to witness, lead, and accompany others in the proclamation of the Gospel and the building of the kingdom. We recognize that our soul thirsts for the Lord. He alone can satisfy humanity’s desire for the infinite.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE:

Friday, February 5, 2021, 7:00pm - 8:15pm Opening Celebration with Bishop John Noonan live at St. James Cathedral and livestream via YouTube and Facebook - Open to all
Saturday, February 6, 2021, 9:30am - 1:00pm Live virtual conference retreat and parish hosted in-person cohorts - Must register to attend

Virtual conference will be transmitted in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Portuguese.

Parish hosted in-person cohorts are currently scheduled at:

Ascension Catholic Church, Melbourne (English)
Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Orlando (English, Spanish)
Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando (English, Spanish)
Nativity Catholic Church, Longwood (English, Spanish)
Our Saviour Catholic Church, Cocoa Beach (English)
Resurrection Catholic Church, Lakeland (English, Spanish)
Resurrection Catholic Church, Winter Garden (Portuguese)
St. Andrew Catholic Church, Orlando (Haitian Creole)
St. Catherine of Siena, Kissimmee (English, Spanish)
St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Orlando (English, Spanish)
St. James Cathedral, Orlando (English)
St. Mary Magdalen, Altamonte Springs (English, Spanish)
Registered attendees will be notified if additional cohort locations become available and will be able to change their registration if a different location is preferred

Welcome! We invite you to join us for this year’s Ministry Formation Conference, I Thirst, on February 5 and 6. Come hear anew the call to taste God’s love, to enjoy His goodness, and to find deep meaning as we follow in His footsteps.

We all thirst for God, and He too thirsts for us – that is why He sent His son to restore us as His children. But who is Jesus, and how should we respond to Him? Together, we will explore the mysteries of our Catholic faith with three amazing speakers: Br. Adam Neri, BH, Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM, and Michelle and Asís Lopez. They will lead us with three reflections on the central message of Christianity: Who is Jesus? How does He quench our thirst for eternal life? How should we respond to Him?

When? I Thirst opens Friday, February 5, at 7:00pm. Join Bishop Noonan live at St. James Cathedral and livestream via Facebook and YouTube as he kicks off the conference. Here from our chief catechist, evangelist, and missionary leader about the great mission that God has given us, and His great desire to be united to us in love.
Where? Virtual or in person. You can join us on Zoom or in person at any of our satellite locations throughout the diocese. In-person and virtual options will include breakout groups to dive deep and reflect more.
Who can attend? Anyone! We welcome those involved in any form of ministry, anyone who wants to draw near to God, and all those people who feel called to ministry but aren’t sure where to start (hint: you can start right here!).
How do I sign up? Click the Register button above. The cost is $15. All talks will be available live in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at slfl@orlandodiocese.org or 407-246-4910 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

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Ministry Formation Conference 2021