Re-imagining Traditional Formation Models in the 21st Century Church

Covid-19 upended our way of being and doing Church… for the better. For the first time, many parishes were forced to do Church very differently. From streaming Masses to supporting parents in facilitating faith formation at home; from virtual youth nights to communicating with parishioners over the phone because we couldn’t see each other. Covid-19 taught us a lot about what Church could and should do. Together we will explore the changing face of formation and how parishes can evangelize and make disciples through new and creative strategies.

Dr. John Rinaldo is an Adjunct Professor at Santa Clara University for the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministry teaching classes on evangelization, discipleship, and ministry to young people. He has served in various ministry roles for over 20 years.  He earned his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in leadership and organizational development from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in pastoral ministry from Santa Clara University.