Form to Send Updates

Date: June 11, 2026
To: Pastors
From: Andy Lichtenwalner, executive director, Office of Evangelization and Discipleship

Greetings in Christ. Below are some updates and helpful links on the Form to Send initiative.  

  • Video messages for use at your parishes as you deem helpful: English from Archbishop Hartmayer; Spanish from Fr. Gerardo Ceballos on behalf of the archbishop 
  • April 30 OED virtual meeting with pastors: meeting recording and slides 

More resources are available on the Form to Send webpage. Looking ahead, please flag your calendars: 

  • Save the Date – Workshop on Youth Ministry and Confirmation: Tuesday, September 1, at the Chancery, featuring Randy Raus from Life Teen. More information to come. 
  • Every Generation Tour: Thursday, October 29, at St. Peter Chanel, Roswell. A day organized by Alpha USA for youth ministers and other ministry leaders to reimagine together what intergenerational renewal in the Church can look like. This day will complement Form to Send’s emphasis on reenvisioning youth ministry apart from sacramental preparation. Registration is open. 

We are grateful for all of you. Please do not hesitate to reach out via email (alichtenwalner@archatl.com) or phone (404-920-7624) if you have any questions. We are happy to come your way if a visit with you and your team would be helpful.