The Catechetical Institute (CI) of Franciscan University offers webinars every month that are free of charge and included in this calendar. All previous webinars can be found here: CI Resources
SEPTEMBER
Our Holy Father's Intention: For our relationship with all of creation.
Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.
Sept 2
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Rich Soil: Evangelization with the Theology of the Body – Monica Ashour, Executive Director, Theology of the Body Evangelization Teams (TOBET) Click here to register!
Sept 9
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Holding Souls: The Graced Work of Praying as a Parish Staff and Meeting the Pragmatic Realities and Pressing Needs of Parishioners – Joey Scancella, Director of Children, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, St. Ann’s Parish, Coppell, TX. Click here to register!
Sept 12-14
Friday-Sunday
Arrival: 8:00 PM
Departure: 11:00 AM
43rd Annual High Adventure Scout Retreat
Camp Fatima in Gilmanton Iron Works, NH
Registration Link: 2025 Scout Retreat Registration Form
For more information, please click Scouting - Diocese of Manchester
Sept 16
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Into the Breach: Finding Practical Way to Help Catholic Families Thrive – Steve Greene, Director, Holy Family Institute of Catholic Faith and Life. Click here to register!
Sept 21
Sunday
Catechetical Sunday
Resources for all Parishes:
Click here for downloadable prayer cards, posters, & Certificates
Click here for Commissioning Rite in English
Click here for Commissioning Rite in Spanish
Click here for Jubilee Pilgrims on the Way of Beauty
Sept 23
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
New & Nearly New Orientation for Directors of Religious Education & Youth Ministers
Diocese of Manchester in Manchester, NH
Registration Link: Orientation for New & Nearly New Catechists (Deadline: Sept 16)
Event Contact: Karen Hettrick, khettrick@rcbm.org
Sept 23
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- The Five Best Books on Catechesis – Dr. Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Click here to register!
Sept 24-Oct 29
Wednesdays (6 sessions)
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Confirmation Preparation Sessions
Online
Registration Link: Adult Online Confirmation Sessions (Deadline: Sept 12)
Event Contact: Martha Drennan,
Sept 30
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- In Spanish: La práctica y necesidad de la oración mental // The Practice and Necessity of Mental Prayer – Dra. Kathleen Spinnenweber, Directora, Idiomas Modernas, Universidad Franciscana de Steubenville. Click here to register!
OCTOBER
Our Holy Father's Intention: For collaboration between different religious traditions. Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
Oct 5
Sunday
10:30 AM
Oct 6
Monday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Breaking the Grip of Depression: A Catholic Pathway – Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Fellow and Director, Bioethics and American Democracy Program, Ethics and Public Policy Center; author of The Catholic Guide to Depression. Click here to register!
Oct 11
Saturday
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
NHDCCW Fall Event: Caring for Our Common Home: Bringing Laudato Si' to Life!
Christ the King Parish Center in Concord, NH
Registration Link: NHDCCW Fall 2025 Event
Event Contact: Elise Coleman,
Oct 14
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Interior Integration for Catholics: How to Help Individuals, Spouses, and Families Overcome Psychological Impediments to Receiving God’s Love – Dr. Peter Malinoski, President and Co-founder of Souls and Hearts. Click here to register!
Oct 17-18
Friday-Saturday
6:00 - 9:00 PM &
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Marriage Formation Course
St. Joseph Parish in Northwood, NH
Registration Contact: Elise Coleman,
Event Contact: Kenneth Cramer, kcramer@rcbm.org
Oct 18
Saturday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Middle School Fun & Faith Day:
"Knowing Your Worth in Christ"
Saint Mary Magdalen Center in Warner, NH
Registration coming soon...
Event Contact: Karen Hettrick, khettrick@rcbm.org
Oct 28
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- In Spanish: Cómo formar a los padres de niños en la oración // How to Form Parents in the Art of Prayer – Hna. Ingrid de Maria, SMCJ. Click here to register!
NOVEMBER
Our Holy Father's Intention: For the prevention of suicide.
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Early Nov TBD
Saturday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Northern NH DRE & Youth Minister Roundtable:
Evangelizing Parents for Lifelong Faith
Connect, Collaborate, & Share
St. Rose of Lima Parish in Littleton, NH
Registration coming soon...
Event Contact: Karen Hettrick, khettrick@rcbm.org
Nov 4
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Building Trust with Broken Teens: Effectively Forming Youth Ministers for Today’s Needs and Opportunities – John Beaulieu. Click here to register!
Nov 13
Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Southern NH DRE & Youth Minister Roundtable:
Evangelizing Parents for Lifelong Faith
Connect, Collaborate, & Share
Location TBD
Registration coming soon...
Event Contact: Karen Hettrick, khettrick@rcbm.org
Nov 14-15
Friday-Saturday
6:00 - 9:00 PM &
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Marriage Formation Course
St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, NH
Registration Contact: Elise Coleman,
Event Contact: Kenneth Cramer, kcramer@rcbm.org
Nov 16
Sunday
2:00 PM
Diocesan Celebration of Confirmation
St. Joseph Cathedral in Manchester, NH
Registration Link: Fall Confirmation 2025 (Deadline: Oct 31)
Event Contact: Martha Drennan,
Nov 18
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- For the Lay Ecclesial Minister: The Challenge of Parish Communities Merging, Clustering, and Being Served Sacramentally, Catechetically, and Pastorally – Jodi Phillips, Coach and Youth Evangelization Specialist, Archdiocese of Omaha, and Judene Indovina, Director for Catholic School Catechesis, Diocese of Pittsburgh. Click here to register!
Nov 22
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Vow & Vision: A Day of Marriage Enrichment for all Couples
Saint Mary Magdalen Center in Warner, NH
Registration Link: Marriage Enrichment Retreat
Event Contact: Kenneth Cramer, kcramer@rcbm.org
Nov 25
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- In Spanish: La doctrina social de la Iglesia como instrumento pastoral de su misión // The social doctrine of the Church as a pastoral instrument of its mission – Dr. David Puig-Jordan, Profesor adjunto de Teología, UST, MACC. Click here to register!
DECEMBER
Our Holy Father's Intention: For Christians in areas of conflict.
Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.
Let us pray that Christians living in areas of war or conflict, especially in the Middle East, might be seeds of peace, reconciliation, and hope.
Dec 2
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- Catholic Identity: Virtue in Catholic Social Emotional Learning – Sr. John Dominic, OP, Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and Dr. Karen Villa, Developmental Neuropsychologist. Click here to register!
Dec 6
Saturday
Time TBD
OCIA Formation Day
Location TBD
Registration coming soon...
Event Contact: Martha Drennan,
Dec 12-13
Friday-Saturday
6:00 - 9:00 PM &
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Marriage Formation Course
Immaculate Conception in Nashua, NH
Registration Contact: Elise Coleman,
Event Contact: Kenneth Cramer, kcramer@rcbm.org
Dec 16
Tuesday
2:00 PM
CI Webinar- In Spanish: Formación Humana: Los 4 temperamentos como herramientas del autoconicmiento // Human Formation: The Four Temperaments as a Tool for Self-Knowledge – Mary Ann Wiesinger-Puig, Coordinadora de Iniciativas Hispanas, Instituto Catequético. Click here to register!
For more information, please contact our team:
Elise Coleman, Executive Administrative Assistant:
ecoleman@rcbm.org or call 603-663-0108
Kenneth Cramer, Director for Family & Respect Life:
Martha Drennan, Director for Adult Faith Formation:
Karen Hettrick, Director for Parish Faith Formation:
khettrick@rcbm.org or 603-663-0176
Gloria Zapiain, Cabinet Secretary:
gzapiain@rcbm.org or 603-663-0159