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Evangelization &
Family Life Ministries

“… to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12)

The Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries supports the mission of the Archdiocese by providing pastoral equipping to ministry leaders within the Archdiocese of Denver. The “EFLM” office offers this equipping primarily through intentional accompanying or “coaching” our local leaders.  The Office also provides equipping through workshops, conferences, and retreats.

The Office is broken into three distinct teams which provide direct support to ministry leaders depending on the area of parish ministry they oversee. Every team includes individuals from both the english speaking and hispanic community which allows the office to provide effective support to all leaders within the Archdiocese.

Occasionally the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries will host retreats, workshops or conferences for the larger Catholic community.  On this site you’ll find information about these broader offerings, a collection of resources we’ve curated, and the names of our team members. We would be happy to assist you with any questions you may have via the contact form at the bottom of this page!

EFLM Events Calendar

Upcoming Events

Pascua Juvenil (Easter Workshop)

February 22, 2025 | Bonfils Hall
We are excited to announce our theme this year is “CHRIST IS ALIVE! United for the common good.” With this theme, our goal is to awaken in young people the importance of social participation through the encounter with the living Christ, to contribute to the common good. This event will be in Spanish.

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Children & Family Faith Formation Workshop

March 6, 2025 | 9 AM – 1 PM
Join us in March as we discuss Special Needs and TOB resources. We will dive into a discussion on walking with those with family members with special needs seeking adapted Sacramental preparation or simply looking to engage the Mass more meaningfully. Additionally, we will share resources to talk about Theology of the Body with children and families.

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OCIA: The Period of Evangelization

Feb 13 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Bonfils Hall
OCIA Coordinators and directors, join us as we discuss how to do an intake for an inquirer, identifying where they are in the thresholds of conversion, and what we should do to get them ready to enter the catechumenate or candidate process to receive their sacraments if applicable by creating Seeker Small Groups. RSVP by February 6. This event is free, and lunch is included!

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Other Resources

Our Staff

Andrew McGown

Executive Director of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries

Alejandra Bravo

Director of Evangelization

Ruby Leon

Outreach Coordinator

Sandra Morales

Associate Director of Family Ministry

Deacon Coleman

NFP & Marriage Specialist

Stefania Elsmore

Associate Director, Youth Ministry

Laura Becerra

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Abram Leon

Associate Director of Lay Ecclesial Movements

Edgar Mares

Evangelization Specialist

Cecilia Dietzler

Evangelization Specialist

Karin Middleton

Family Ministry Specialist

Allison Holdridge

Communications Manager

Maria Elisa Olivas

Pastoral Juvenil Specialist

Rachel Kopfle

Administrative Assistant

Contact Us

Have a question or a comment? Drop us a note in the form or give us a call at 303.715.3178.

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