School of Evangelization Cohort 2026
Please RSVP by March 14: RSVP for School of Evangelization 2026
- Opening Retreat: March 21, 2026
- Unit I – Discipleship: May 12 – June 30, 2026
- Unit II – Evangelization: July 21 – September 8, 2026
- Unit III – Missionary Discipleship: September 29 – November 17, 2026
- Commissioning Mass: December 2, 2026

Empowering Disciples,
Transforming Lives
The Lumen Christi School of Evangelization is a diocesan formation initiative designed to equip parish leaders and faithful Catholics with the spiritual foundation, practical tools, and pastoral confidence needed to share the Gospel within their parish communities. Through prayer, solid Catholic teaching, and hands-on formation, participants journey through discipleship, evangelization, and missionary outreach, preparing them to serve as effective evangelists and help foster a culture of evangelization in their parishes.
The year-long experience begins with an Opening Retreat, followed by three sequential units: Discipleship, Evangelization, and Missionary Discipleship, each designed to deepen personal faith while providing practical training for parish ministry. The program concludes with a Commissioning Mass, sending graduates forth to serve their parishes and communities. Formation is offered concurrently in English and Spanish, fostering a truly bilingual and unified learning environment.
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Program Highlights
Dynamic Learning
Students engage in a rich curriculum designed to deepen understanding of the Catholic faith and equip students for evangelization. We explore topics such as Sacred Scripture and Church teachings, offering evangelization projects that provide real-world experience.
Courses are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate all members of our community.
Expert Instructions
Participants learn from experienced and passionate faculty who are leaders in the field of evangelization, providing a wealth of knowledge and practical tools and techniques to effectively share the Gospel in diverse settings.
Community Building
Our program offers retreats and workshops that allow students to enrich their spiritual life and practical skills. We connect coalitions from multiple parishes with like-minded individuals and form lasting relationships that support the evangelizing mission.

Meet the School of Evangelization Team

Luis A. Chavez, M.A.
Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation

Martha Arenas, M.S.
Manager of Lumen Christi School of Evangelization
714.282.3057
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Liliana Duran
Lumen Christi Program Administrative Assistant
714.282.3079
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