Adrián A. Herrera
Houston
Summary
Dynamic Associate Director with over 20 years of expertise in leadership practices within evangelization and catechetical ministry. Proven ability to foster collaboration and drive initiatives through a decisive leadership style and strategic decision-making. Committed to enhancing community engagement and promoting effective ministry practices that inspire growth and development. Passionate about empowering teams to achieve goals while nurturing a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty
St. Mary's Seminary/University Of St. Thomas
Houston, Texas
08.2017 - Current
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans to potential candidates to the permanent Diaconate program.
- Facilitate and teach courses both English and Spanish under the permanent Diaconate program.
Adjunct Faculty
Holy Name Retreat Center
Houston, Texas
07.2014 - Current
- Facilitate and teach courses in Spanish for spiritual companions candidates.
Assoc. Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
Houston,, TX
10.2006 - Current
- Chair of the Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation steering committee that helped produced final document.
- Direct and coordinate activities and programs throughout the Archdiocese in the area of Adult Faith Formation for the Spanish language community such as Formacion para el Ministerio Cristiano, Biblical Studies, Diplomado Mater Dei, among others.
- Delegate, train and empower new instructors.
- Board Member of New Spirituality Groups in the Archdiocese created by Bishop Italo Dell'Oro, C.R.S.
- Direct and coordinate faith formation programs in Spanish as well as designed sessions to coincide with on-line courses from Univ. of Dayton by means of adult formation methodologies.
- Translate resource materials, letters and tools in adult faith formation.
- Coordinated Sacramental Catechesis for Children and Parents in Spanish (Penance, Eucharist, Baptism, & Confirmation).
- Promoted sensitivity to a family perspective in catechesis to Hispanic families.
Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry
St. Catherine of Siena
Houston, Texas
01.2005 - 10.2006
- Designed and maintained a comprehensive youth ministry process to meet the needs of early and older adolescents (6th-12th grades), and adapts to changes in the youth culture.
- Promoted family faith development through parent-adolescent intergenerational catechetical programming from Kindergarten through Adult.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
University of St. Thomas/St. Mary’s Seminary
Houston, Texas12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Chemistry
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2002
No Degree - Theology
Instituto Diocesano De Teología Para Seglares
Ciudad Juarez, MexicoSkills
- Strategic leadership and Planning
- Budgeting/Financial administration
- Pastoral Skills
- Social Media
- Organization and Time management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Event planning
- Public speaking
- Program coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 40+ in the development of the Catechetical Framework for Lifelong Faith Formation for a period of 8 years.
- Increased number of participation among the Hispanic community in the areas of adult faith formation and biblical spirituality.
- Wrote three books, two on biblical reflections and one on Catechetical Leadership that was developed in collaboration with Loyola Press and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership.
- Created series of professional videos on the Sacrament of Reconciliation in collaboration with Loyola Press
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
St. Mary's Seminary/University Of St. Thomas
08.2017 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Holy Name Retreat Center
07.2014 - Current
Assoc. Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
10.2006 - Current
Director of Religious Education/Youth Ministry
St. Catherine of Siena
01.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Chemistry
The University of Texas At El Paso
No Degree - Theology
Instituto Diocesano De Teología Para Seglares
Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies
University of St. Thomas/St. Mary’s Seminary