Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt, SEMV, presided over the annual Archdiocesan Awards Ceremony last night at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Parish Life.
Faith Formation Leaders were asked to submit the names of dedicated catechists and inspirational teens who deserve recognition for all they are doing to help build up the Kingdom of God in the Archdiocese of Hartford.
Faith Formation Awards
Innovation in Family Catechesis:
This award was given to parish faith formation leaders who have boldly chosen innovative ways to engage parents, children and youth with the aim of evangelizing entire households. These leaders are encouraging the mission field of families who are growing in faith and developing a relationship with Jesus in their daily lives with the guidance of their faith formation leader.Catechist Years of Service:
Catechists are the hard-working, dedicated volunteers who give life to Faith Formation programs in our parishes. These individuals devote their time, talent and energy to the youth they serve. The Faith Formation Service Award honor those men and women who have dedicated ten, fifteen, twenty, twenty-five or more years of service to religious education in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford.Youth Ministry Awards
Light of the World:
This award was given in recognition of a parish/school recommendation to confer upon Catholic adults (21 and over) who have faithfully lived their baptismal call through dedication and service to Youth and Comprehensive Youth Ministry and have made significant contributions to the spiritual welfare of youth and/or their families.Discipleship Award:
This award was given in recognition of a parish/school recommendation to confer upon Catholic youth who have exercised their baptismal call, served as role models in terms of Mass attendance and Catholic Social teachings, and selflessly served their peers with unwavering commitment and dedication.Congratulations to all awardees. May God continue to bless them and all the good that they do.
More photos of this event can be viewed at:
https://www.aohphotos.com/Awards-Honors/2025-Archdiocesan-Awards-Ceremony📷 Aaron Joseph
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