Formation in the Faith

Marian Sisters • September 27, 2025

Last weekend, teachers, catechists, and parish leaders from across the diocese came together for the annual Religious Educational Congress.

Speakers included Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland and two School Sisters of Christ the King from Nebraska. Those who attended on Friday and Saturday were encouraged by this year’s theme “Living in the Light of Christ: A Pilgrimage of Hope” to follow Christ after the example of the heroes of the faith, the saints.

Hand holding a printed black-and-white portrait photo in a blurred indoor setting

Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland spoke about St. John Henry Cardinal Newman and brought a rare first class relic of the saint for all to venerate. On the feast day of St. Andrew Kim Taegon and companions, Bishop Robert Vasa preached on the martyrs of Korea, many of whom were laity and sustained the young Church in that country for 200 years before clergy were able to minister to the Christians. Sr. Mary Gabriel, CK spoke on the Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity and how they enable us to live as the images of God we were created to be, while Sr. Fiat Marie, CK reflected on the virtue of Hope.

We hope that all who participated returned to their classrooms and parishes refreshed and rejuvenated by opportunity for faith formation, fellowship, and prayer. Enjoy these pictures!

Nun teaching at a classroom podium with a chalkboard behind her and a poster on the wall
Nun speaking indoors beside a statue draped in blue and yellow cloth
People viewing a display with a red velvet object and wooden boxes on a table
Outdoor scene with a smiling woman talking to two people, one wearing a red and white ceremonial hat.
Classroom presentation with a speaker at the front and students seated facing a projected slide
Speaker at podium addressing an audience in a room, with microphone and projector screen nearby.
Two people smiling in a break room, one seated with a red book and the other standing behind her.
People standing in a church service beneath stained-glass windows, facing the altar.
Two people smiling indoors, one in a nun costume holding a card, at a busy event.
Person painting at a table beside a yellow “Leave Your…” poster
Clergy in white and red vestments stand outside a church entrance, with one bishop at center.
People walking toward a small chapel on a tree-lined path under a blue sky.
People gathered outside a cream-colored building with a large arched entrance on a sunny day.
People walking on a campus path beside modern buildings and young trees under a cloudy sky
Two people smiling and talking outdoors near a building, one in a red shirt and one in a blue jacket.
Bishop in red vestments and mitre speaking to a nun outdoors at a church ceremony
Nun in light blue gestures while speaking beside a statue under blue-and-gold drapes.
Five people in religious habits stand together in a bright indoor hall, smiling at the camera.

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