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Office of Religious Education and Catechesis

The Office of Religious Education and Catechesis is under the leadership of the Bishop. Catechesis is a priority and centerpiece of evangelization. It is rooted in Sacred Scripture, Liturgy, and Tradition and is a response of the Church to the missionary mandate of Jesus to spread the Good News.

We the staff of the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis are dedicated to providing authentic, effective, and lifelong catechesis. Our focus is the support of catechetical leaders in their responsibility to form disciples of Christ.

 
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
 
The mission of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is to serve those who serve the young Catholic Church.  The office serves parish and school leaders by providing support and direction for a variety of ministries:  parish youth ministry, high school campus ministry, Catholic Scouting (BSA and GSUSA), Recreation, Safe Environment Program, parish young adult ministry, and college/university campus ministry.  The OY&YAM also coordinates diocesan direct-programs for young people such as the High School Youth Rally, Walking Stations of the Cross, Gospel Road, and the Diocesan Youth Council.
 
OCSAA (through the Catholic Conference of Ohio)

The Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OSCAA) was formed in 1994 to strengthen Catholic school identity and mission and to engage Catholic schools in the ongoing improvement of learning. The OCSAA is a collaborative undertaking of the Catholic dioceses in Ohio and is governed by the Superintendents of Schools with serves as the OCSAA Commission.
 
Safe & Drug-Free Schools Consortium

We offer cooperative programs regarding violence, alcohol, tobacco and other drug programs from kindergarten through 12th grade with the support of resources authorized in the federal Safe & Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994. We serve the Franklin County Ohio school districts.
 
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