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Check out some highlights from our recent programs and events in the Secretariat for Evangelization and Catechesis!
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30/60/100 - Summer 2025Mariology & Movements
The Office of Multicultural Outreach & Hispanic Ministry has been busy this summer! On Saturday, June 21, Fr. Ernesto Maria Caro presented a two-day formation workshop in Spanish on Mariology (the study of doctrines concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus). Some of the topics he covered were "The Virgin Mary as Woman and Wife," "Mary's Relationship with God and Men," and "The Model of Man's Future Life."
Fr. Caro is a priest for the Archdiocese of Monterrey, where he serves as exorcist and pastor of Nuestra Señora Reina de los Angeles parish. Fr. Caro was previously a speaker at the 2024 Discipleship Conference, and it was a delight to welcome him back to our archdiocese.
Forming faithful families in the Catholic Christian Family Movement (CCFM)
Sa
turday, June 7, was a great day of celebration for the Catholic Christian Family Movement (CCFM).
With joy and gratitude, another year of training concluded. The participating couples received their well-deserved recognition, grateful for all the blessings they had received, not only in their married life, but also in the hearts of their entire families, thanks to the guidance and accompaniment of this movement.
Stay tuned for the next recruitment cycle for new couples! For more information, call Guillermo Quiñonez (405) 990-1765 or Pas Orozco (405) 401-6665.
Los Talleres de Oración y Vida Celebrate Pentecost
Also in June, the Hispanic movement los Talleres de Oración y Vida (Prayer and Life Workshops) celebrated the Feast of Pentecost with a special Mass presided over by Fr. Miguel Ayuso at Historic Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Fr. Ayuso gave attendees a special blessing and sent them out with the mandate to "go and make disciples," responding with joy and commitment to the mission entrusted to them by Christ.
Para más información sobre Talleres de Oración y Vida (TOV), llame a Sr. Francisco Avelar (405) 210-7225 o Liz Díaz (405) 738-6154.
Art of Dating for the Parish
After hosting the successful Art of Dating event series on the archdiocesan level in 2023 and 2024, the Office of Marriage & Family Life, in collaboration with Young Adult Ministry, has begun offering "Art of Dating for the Parish." This one-day event combines prayer, adoration, and formation with social opportunities for participants to get to know other young adults from their parish and/or surrounding parishes.
The first Art of Dating for the Parish was hosted by Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Chickasha on Saturday, July 12. Rae Biesiada gave a talk on Theology of the Body and Karina Escobar led group discussion on the fears and expectations that can arise when dating. Lastly, Fr. Wheelan, pastor at Holy Name, gave a talk on discernment in preparation for a time of adoration and guided prayer.
Reflecting on the day, Karina Escobar said, "[The participants] got to tell God about their desires and silence their heart to hear what God may be asking or desiring for them. Overall, it was beautiful event, and I think we all learned a lot!"
If you are interested in hosting an Art of Dating at the Parish event at your parish, contact Rae Biesiada, [email protected]; (405) 248-2030 or Kendra Mann, [email protected]; (405) 709-2895.
"Spill the Tea" Mother-Daughter Event
While sharing some light refreshments and fun mother-daughter time, participants were invited to learn about Theology of the Body and their cycles, as well as how to navigate conversations on these topics as girls enter into adolescence.
If you are interested in hosting an even t on these topics at your parish, contact Rae Biesiada, [email protected]; (405) 248-2030 or Karina Escobar, [email protected]; (405) 709-2893.
Summer Camp 2025: That's a wrap!
The 25th year of summer camp at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp is in the books! The 2025 season saw:- consistent growth in overall number of campers compared with previous years.
- two times the number of high school campers as last year.
- many campers returning for two-three weeks of camp this summer.
- a record number of campers applying to serve as camp staff next year.
- newly-ordained priest Fr. Jonah Beckham served as camp chaplain for a week, joining the ranks of many of our beloved priests!
To learn about opportunities at Camp Guadalupe outside of the summer season, visit campguadalupe.org.
Farewell to our Summer Interns!
The end of summer means that we said farewell to our wonderful summer interns here at the archdiocese. In the Department of Evangelization and Discipleship, we were joined by Alex Armstrong, Araceli Mingura, Mary Claire Thomas, and Natalia Cassata.
Over the course of their eight weeks with us, each intern worked with their respective offices (Hispanic Ministry, Altum Institute, Children and Youth Ministry, and Marriage & Family Life) on an individual project to support the department's programs and activities, as well as collaborated on a group project to host a Marian procession and fiesta at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine on Saturday, July 26.
The interns planned and executed a Marian procession from Tepeyac Hill to the shrine church for 5 p.m. vigil Mass, as well as food, drinks, games, and Guatemalan dancers. An estimated 350+ people attended the event. Several of the Hispanic Movement groups assisted with the procession, and Araceli's mother and father made aguas frescas for the crowd.
"I've loved interning here this summer, because there is so much dedication to serving God's people with love. Everyone works together and devotes each day to living out His mission. It is inspiring and encouraging for someone who is about to work for the Church!" - Natalia Cassata
"This summer working for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City was life-changing in many ways, specifically how my studies in theology can be applied in a more concrete way. I learned so much that it is not easy to put into words how much this summer has changed and formed my heart, mind, and soul but I am eternally grateful for every opportunity." - Mary Claire Thomas
2025 Discipleship Conference
Our third Discipleship Conference was a great success at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 9! At the conclusion of the event, we announced that we will be moving to an "every other year" model for the conference. We will see you for the next Discipleship Conference in 2027!
In 2026, we will be partnering with ACTS XXIX to offer formation opportunities to support our parish pastors and their teams of key staff and volunteers. Stay tuned for updates!
If you missed the conference or w
ant to revisit the day, look for coverage of the event in the Sooner Catholic or on our website okdisciple.org, where we will be sharing highlights from this year's speakers in the coming months.