
Doing Discipleship Differently
Co-creating ecosystems of engagement for deliberate discipleship
Co-creando ecosistemas de participación estratégica para el discipulado intencional
Living and learning into the shape of Jesus’s life…together
Viviendo y aprendiendo según la forma de la vida de Jesús…juntos
Building bridges of warm and meaningful relationships across our diocese
Construyendo puentes de relaciones cálidas y significativas en toda nuestra diócesis
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Free Lenten Training
February 12, 2026 at 1pm

Socially Engaged Mysticism
Mondays, Online, February 23 – March 23, 2026 @ 7pm EST
Oración Meditativa en Español
Los Martes, a partir del 24 de febrero, 6:30 p. m. (hora del este/ET)
(durante la Cuaresma 2026)

Annual Retreat Registration is Now Open!
June 1-3, 2026 at Camp Allen
For all Bi-Vocational Priests, Deacons, and Lay Leaders!
Upcoming Community Conversations: Save the Date!
March 12 and April 16, at 6:30pm CST

Online Workshop: Navigating Our Becoming
Wednesday, February 18, at 2pm CST
Online Class: Trauma-Informed Ministry
Tuesday, February 24 – March 17, at 7pm EST
Ambassadors of Reconciliation Master Class (3 hour)
Thursday, February 26, at 2pm CST
Formation News and Updates

Confusion, Clarity, and Courage: A Formation Pilgrimage
For any college student, graduate student, or emerging professional.
Come and join us as we travel together on a vocation pilgrimage of discernment and discipleship. It will be a time of reflection and renewal, seeking God’s voice in our lives together.
What will be your takeaways?
- Spiritual Practices of Communication and Compassion
- A Deeper Understanding of Discipleship through the Beatitudes
- Meaningful Relationships with Others Around the Diocese
- Tools and Practices of Vocation and Discernment
- Bridge Building Leadership Skills
March 9-12, 2026
Cost $75
Para cualquier estudiante universitario, de posgrado o joven profesional.
Acompáñanos mientras viajamos juntos en una peregrinación vocacional de discernimiento y discipulado. Será un tiempo de reflexión y renovación, buscando juntos la voz de Dios en nuestras vidas.
¿Cuáles serán sus aprendizajes clave?
- Prácticas espirituales de comunicación y compasión
- Una comprensión más profunda del discipulado a través de las Bienaventuranzas
- Relaciones significativas con otras personas en toda la diócesis
- Herramientas y prácticas para la vocación y el discernimiento
- Habilidades de liderazgo para la construcción de puentes
Del 9 al 12 de marzo de 2026
Costo: $75
Soul of Aging (limited availability!!)
Are you a formation leader in your church looking for a high-quality model of discipleship for aging and senior adults? The Offices of Formation in the Diocese of Texas and the Diocese of West Texas are hosting a leadership training in partnership with Parker J. Palmer’s Center for Courage & Renewal.
¿Eres un líder de formación en tu iglesia y estás buscando un modelo de discipulado de alta calidad para adultos mayores y personas de la tercera edad? Las Oficinas de Formación de la Diócesis de Texas y la Diócesis del Oeste de Texas están organizando una capacitación para líderes en colaboración con el Center for Courage & Renewal de Parker J. Palmer.
Sign up today to join the inaugural Cohort of 20 who will lead the way for Aging and Senior Adult Ministry in our diocesan life together!
First training session begins online on February 19 at 12pm

Meet Gen Alpha: How to Understand the Next Generation of Teens
Download the Free Report and Explore Gen Alpha Resources
On-the-Go Digital Resources for Youth and Young Adults
8 Certificates from Faith+Lead

- Bible Foundations
- Contextual and Cultural Ministry
- Faithful Innovation
- Leadership in Difficult Times
- Pastoral Leadership Foundations
- Rural and Small-Town Ministry
- Spiritual Formation
- Theology and Church History Foundations
Noteworthy Formation Posts

Jr. High Retreat: The Big Questions
Each year our J High retreat focuses on one of three questions related to: meaning, belonging, and purpose. This year we focus on Purpose and asking the question, “What difference can I make?” So, come and join us for this exciting weekend of fun, games, and hanging out with friends while we discover what it means to find a community where we can find our purpose and make a difference together.
Let’s find out together how our faith helps us to transform our communities into places where we can all deeply experience belonging and meaningful purpose.
April 24-26, 2026
Cada año, nuestro retiro de J High se centra en una de tres preguntas relacionadas con el sentido, la pertenencia y el propósito. Este año nos enfocamos en el propósito. Te invitamos a acompañarnos en este emocionante fin de semana lleno de diversión, juegos y tiempo para convivir con amigos, mientras descubrimos qué significa encontrar una comunidad donde podamos descubrir nuestro propósito y marcar una diferencia juntos.
Exploremos juntos cómo nuestra fe nos ayuda a transformar nuestras comunidades en lugares donde todos podamos experimentar profundamente la pertenencia y un propósito lleno de sentido.
24–26 de abril de 2026
Formation First Forums
Join us the First Thursday of each Month for building relationships with other Formation Leaders and for hearing Formation News from around the diocese!
(Offered in English and Spanish)
First Thursday of each month, 12-1pm CST
¡Acompáñanos el primer jueves de cada mes para fortalecer relaciones con otros líderes de formación y para conocer las novedades de formación de toda la diócesis!
(Ofrecido en inglés y español)
Primer jueves de cada mes, 12-1 p.m. CST

This episode of We Belong to Each Other features Rebecca Hall. Rebecca is a formation leader, small group discipleship leader, congregational spiritual direction guru, and Program Director for the Iona Collaborative. She shares with us her journey as a lay formation leader and offers us some excellent insight into discernment, the power of small group ministry, and congregational spiritual direction. We are deeply grateful for her profound insights into formation leadership.
Artwork by Angela Hider, EDOT Senior Graphic and Creative Designer
Editing by Daniel Villarreal, EDOT Webmaster, Videographer, and Social Media Coordinator
Songwriting and Music by Kelley McRae, EDOT Area Missioner
Resources and more…
SUMMA THEOLOGICA
Happening #187
April 24-26, 2026
New Certificate: Iona Collaborative
Nuevo certificado: Iona Collaborative
Lenten Resources
Faith & Deliberation
Fe y deliberación
What is Formation?
¿Qué es la formación?
Micro-Courses & Trainings
Microcursos y capacitaciones
The Neighborhood Garden Project
El Proyecto del Jardín Comunitario
