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{{vm.product.Article}} Orientation Sessions for New OCIA Coordinators, Part 2
Skills for Effective Ministry and Administration

Presented by Kelsey B. Pena and Timothy A. Johnston

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In addition to planning catechumenal formation and preparing ritual celebrations, there are many other responsibilities associated with the role of Christian initiation ministry coordinator. Rooted in a collaborative vision of ministry, this training will offer practical tools for attending to the many facets of this role and provide practical advice for turning obstacles into opportunities. The presenters will tackle team creation and formation, discernment, marriage and annulment issues, paperwork, collaboration with clergy, and more. Whether you recently volunteered for this important role, inherited it, or were convinced to assume it, the presenters will provide you with support and answer your questions. A basic understanding of the OCIA ritual text is a prerequisite to attend this series.

Sessions run from 8:00-9:30pm ET (5:00-6:30pm PT) on Monday evenings.

Virtual Sessions run from 8:00–9:30pm ET on Monday evenings, September 14, 21, and 28, 2026

Kelsey B. Pena is on the staff of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Sugar Land, TX, where she has served in initiation ministry since 2015 and has been Director of the Becoming Catholic Ministry since 2020. Additionally, she has been a board-certified music therapist since 2010 and has a passion for serving the disabled population in both music therapy and Catholicism.

Timothy A. Johnston is the pastoral associate of Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Hyde Park, Chicago. Prior to this, he served as the director of the Office of Worship in the Archdiocese of Washington. Timothy holds a master of arts from St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN.

  

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  • Session 3 Slides available September 28
  • Session 3 Recording available September 29

 

These course materials will be removed on November 16, 2026.

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  • Session 1: Introduction and Overview
  • Session 2: Key Concepts and Frameworks

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