There is a pressing need to frame everything in terms of evangelization, as the fundamental principle that guides ecclesial activity as a whole.”
– Directory for Catechesis (2020), no. 297
Welcome! We are here to support leaders in cultivating disciples of Jesus Christ.
What We Do: The Office of Evangelization and Discipleship (OED) serves and supports pastors and ministry leaders in the mission of evangelizing, catechizing, and pastorally accompanying the whole community—with special attention to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to cultivating paths of discipleship for the renewal of parish and family life.
How We Serve: OED seeks to build relationships with leaders who serve parish, campus and family life and to advance a culture of prayer, teamwork, and discipleship.
Family Discipleship
Family Discipleship
Evangelizing Families, Faith Formation, Family Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation, Youth Ministry, Marriage, Family & Domestic Church Life
Adult Discipleship
Adult Discipleship
Evangelization Strategies, Generation ATL (campus & young adult ministries), Marriage Preparation, Senior Adult Ministry, OCIA, Adult Faith Formation
Lay Ministry
Lay Ministry
Evangelization Strategies for Parishes, Certification Guidelines & Programs, Professional Ministry Development, Marriage Leader Trainings
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
Bereavement, Healing after abortion, Miscarriage Support, Pornography Help, Divorce Care, Domestic Violence, Addiction Support, and more…
Quick Links
- Subscribe to receive our monthly newsletter
- Evangelization Strategies
- Youth Ministry
- Generation ATL (Campus & Young Adult)
- Marriage Preparation
- Marriage Documents & Resources for Clergy
- NFP Instructors
- Families Forming Disciples
- OCIA
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Catechist Certification
- U Dayton Certification Programs
- Certificado en Ministerio Pastoral (CPM)
- What deanery am I in? Find the answer in our Parish Directory.
- Suicide Help and Support
Our Team
Andy
Lichtenwalner
Director
404-920-7624
Patrick
Metts
Associate Director
404-920-7643
Ivonne
Vreeland
Operations Manager
404-920-7623
Allen
Austin
Campus and Young Adult Ministries
404-920-7641
Bill
Clarke
Professional Development – Part Time
404-920-7635
Benedict
Esposito
Media & Admin Specialist
404-920-7634
Charles
Jones
OCIA Support – Part Time
Michele
McHale-Pickard
Catechesis & Certification
404-920-7625
Monica
Oppermann
Evangelization Strategies
404-920-7632
Elaine
Phillips
Youth Ministry
404-920-7633
Patrice
Spirou
Family Catechesis and Curriculum
404-920-7630
Daniel
West
Marriage and Family Life
404-920-7631
