Formação de Líderes reúne catequistas da Crisma em encontro de aprofundamento no Seminário Santo Antônio

Confirmation catechists from the Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão gathered at Santo Antônio Seminary from September 18 to 20 for a leadership training meeting. The event provided training, spirituality, and sharing sessions to support those accompanying adolescents and young people.

The program included lectures and group activities to address challenges in Confirmation catechesis. Father Jadson led a session titled "Knowing our Archdiocese" to explain the local Church's pastoral journey and organization. Glécio facilitated a listening circle where participants from different deaneries shared experiences and challenges regarding Confirmation formation in their communities.

Bishop Gilberto spoke about the identity and vocation of the catechist, describing them as servants of the faith responsible for helping students mature in their relationship with Christ. He also discussed IVC in the context of the new Diretrizes Gerais da Ação Evangelizadora da Igreja no Brasil.