Dr. Josh R. Ritter joined the diocese in 2024 as the Canon for Formation. Josh advances the work in this area by approaching it as a lifelong journey. He is excited to engage formation leaders in all diocesan congregations, including church plants and missional communities as they, together, bring people of all ages to Christ. To learn more about Josh, read his bio.
We are happy to share the following Lifelong Christian Formation highlights here on our website:
- Formation Resources in both English and Spanish, soon to include a video library.
- Formation News and Highlights to keep formation leaders and others abreast of the goings-on centered around formation across the diocese, including recaps of formation events.
- Upcoming Events listing of formation activities in the Diocese of Texas offering opportunities for others to learn more and become involved.
Formation leaders who wish to share best practices or exciting events centered around formation that can be shared across the diocese, or even duplicated by others engaged in this ministry, are encouraged to submit their news to formation@epicenter.org.
News and Highlights
Upcoming Events
IN our Diocese
Happening
November 22-24, 2024
Join this youth-led weekend of renewal and affirmation where participants delve into thought-provoking questions about life, faith, and spirituality. Learn more and register here. For more information, email: happening@epicenter.org.
Winter Retreat
December 20-22, 2024
The diocese is excited about an exciting collaboration of three of our churches, St. Thomas, Houston, St. Thomas the Apostle in Nassau Bay, and St. Cuthbert, Houston. They are hosting a formation retreat over the course of a weekend at Camp Allen. Register here.
Mid-Winter Retreat
January 10-12, 2025
This is an opportunity for youth across the diocese in grades 10-12 to come together for a camp during the most wonderful time of the year. It offers an opportunity to start the new year by growing in your faith and having a blast with camp friends with senior staff. Register here.
