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DEPARTMENT OF FAITH & MINISTRY FORMATION

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Mission Statement

The Department of Faith and Ministry Formation is commissioned by the Bishop to serve the Diocese of Las Vegas. We facilitate the mission of the Church in all we do by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all God's people by nurturing our Baptismal call to unity, ministry, and holiness through the light of instruction and formation.

We are committed to:

Supporting empowering, affirming and responsibly challenging each other in our ministries.
Providing opportunities for enriching the knowledge and understanding of the Catholic tradition, fostering growth in the spiritual life and developing skills necessary for effective leadership in ministry.
Supporting existing parish programs by fostering growth in new models which reflect current Church documents and respond to the needs of the parishes and schools, (lay ministry, religious education, adult faith formation, youth ministry, young adult ministry, RCIA, campus ministry, and the like). All of these components enhance learning, prayer and worship, justice and service, and community-building for the people of God.
Serving as a resource to pastors and staff as they minister to the whole multicultural Church of Southern Nevada.

In Support of Catechetical Ministry
A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops

We remember and give thanks for all those who have embraced the mission of catechesis throughout the ages. Through their efforts--inspired by the Holy Spirit--the Catholic faith has been handed on from generation to generation; we remember particularly those who catechized us, especially our parents and our families. In addition, we remember our ancestors in faith: the saints and martyrs whose lives continue to inspire our faith, and those countless women and men who gave of themselves as catechists so that others might believe. We join Pope John Paul II in stressing "the importance and relevance of the work of catechesis as a 'fundamental evangelical service'" (GC, no. 1) In this country, as in the world, "The value of catechists and their influence on the apostolate are always decisive for the Church's mission" (GC, no. 5).

We remember that "catechesis is intimately bound up with the whole of the Church's life." (CT, no. 13), and we know that the most effective catechesis is integrated with liturgy, sacraments, and works of justice and charity. In a time when excessive individualism threatens the fabric of community life, we remember that catechesis is an ecclesial activity accomplished by, with and for the community of faith. Our experience tells us that the most effective catechesis builds upon the foundation provided by vitally alive parish communities. We make our own the statement from the General Directory for Catechesis that, "The parish is, without doubt, the most important locus in which the Christian community is formed and expressed" (no. 257).

Dr. Marc González

On September 1, 2007 we welcomed Dr. González as Director of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Las Vegas.

Dr. González brings over thirty years of catechetical experience.

Dr. González’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, a Masters Degree in Religious Education from Loyola Marymount University and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley.

His recent catechetical experience includes the training and formation of catechists, master catechists, and DRE training. Dr. González has worked with adults coordinating the RCIA program in his home parish. He has also worked with younger adults preparing for Confirmation.

Dr. González worked as a Parish DRE for five years. His experience includes working in the Diocese of Oakland and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. His most recent position was as Associate Director for Hispanic Catechesis in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.

Pita Carosone

On July 1, 2008 we welcomed Pita Carosone as Assistant to
Dr. Marc González.

Ms. Carosone was the Account Manager with Blaine Warren Advertising primarily responsible for the Air Force Reserve (AFR) Account, she was responsible for project management, scheduling and budgeting. Previously, Ms. Carosone was the Account Executive for the Air Force Reserve and handled all discretionary projects as diverse as creating and placing ads for a high school football program to producing backlit signs for sports venues to supplying bus card advertising to writing radio spots to sponsoring a hot air balloon. Coordinating and completing these projects on time required extreme attention to detail, and earned her a promotion to Account Manager.

Additionally, Ms. Carosone assisted the Public Service Announcement Project. The Air Force Reserve offers spots about its mission to television and radio stations around the country. Ms. Carosone would also oversee the compilation and updating of these lists, which involve hundreds of TV and thousands of radio stations to make sure the data in the reporting system was correct. Similarly, she was involved in organizing the data for the Get One program, an internet vehicle encouraging current members of the AFR to recommend those who may wish to join. She also researched demographic information for the Media Department.

Ms. Carosone's was the circulation manager of the Las Vegas Business Press, City Life and Senior Press. In this position, she constantly updated circulation lists, examined more cost-efficient ways of distributing these publications, saw that the mail distribution complied with postal rules and regulations and was the final review for the overall quality of the publication.

In Support of Catechetical Ministry A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops

In Support of Catechetical Ministry
A Statement of the U.S. Catholic Bishops