| Archdiocese of Seattle Religious Education Newsletter June 20, 2016 |
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Dear Catechetical Colleagues,
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Now is the time to take advantage of our Catechist Certificate Program. Did you know that you can complete an entire year in just 3 ½ days? We are offering the program at the end of June in the Chancery and at the beginning of August at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma. Visit
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/foundations
to register and get more information!
Our "Essential Concept" this week is Church Order: The Hierarchy/Magisterium and Infallibility. Once again, we hope you find a moment to check out some of our featured video links to both learn a bit more about the structure of our Church and to also find some great resources you can use with those you catechize.
Last week, Kerry Harrington from St. John Bosco shared some pictures and ideas of faith formation activities that were very successful as family events for her parish. We are excited to be able to share these resources from another parish with you and are also hoping that you will send us samples of your best practices as well!
You remain in our prayers for a restful summer filled with God's grace and blessings!
Anne Frederick, Ed.D.
Lisa Hillyard
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Upcoming Catechetical Events
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Religious Education Standards Deanery Workshops
Liturgy Workshop Opportunities
Spread the word about these liturgical workshops, events and formation opportunities from the Liturgy Office. Please see the Liturgy Office Workshop & Events page for more information.
New Faith Formation/RCIA Directors Orientation
September 13th, 2016-Save the Date! More information to come.
PAFF Workshop/Retreat on February 9-10, 2017
February 9-10, 2017-Save the Dates!-More information to come.
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Venerate Relics of Pope Saint John Paul II and Saint Faustina Kowalska
The Liturgy Office can coordinate the scheduling of those parishes who wish to arrange for the relics of St. John Paul and St. Faustina to be conveyed to the parish for veneration by the faithful. You may reach the Liturgy Office at 206.654.4652 or by e-mail at andrew.casad@seattlearch.org in order to reserve the relics for your parish, campus ministry, or faith community. For more information regarding the process, click here.
Jesus Heals: Wounds of Warriors
Saturday, July 16, 2016 I 9:00 am to 6:00 pm I American lake VA Hospital, Building 111, Lakewood, WA I This is a faith-based retreat with a Scriptural foundation, in the Catholic healing tradition, designed for active military & veterans-along with their spouses-who need healing. Presenters include: Deacons Roy Harrington & Carl Chilo, Cynde Bosshart, Kay Sprung, Brother Cyril Drnjevic OSB, Father Charles Barnes SJ. Please see the
flyer to learn more and to register.
Foundations of Our Catholic Faith - CCP Program
Seattle Summer Program: June 27-30, 2016 I Isaac Orr Conference Center-Chancery
This program includes Scripture, Theology, Catechetics, and Church History to support the Church's mission to evangelize. FOUNDATIONS...provides an opportunity to hear the Gospel message, understand the Church's teachings, and grow in the fullness of what it means to be a disciple of Christ. For class schedules, registration and more, visit the CCP webpage.
Faith on Fire Conference *NEW*
July 15-17, 2016 I St. Mary Church, Anacortes I "Celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy" Come for a faith-filled and fun family retreat surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest! Join in fellowship with others looking to deepen their faith in God. Be inspired by talks which challenge and strengthen us. Soak in the Grace that comes through celebrating the Sacraments. Click here to register and for more information.
Ministry Discernment Workshop
*NEW*
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 I 7:00pm -9:00pm I Sacred Heart Parish, Bellevue I Through Scripture study, prayer, and small group discussions, you are invited to discover how God is calling you to a deeper, more intentional commitment to discipleship and ministry. This 2-hour workshop presented by Cabrini Ministry Training will give an overview of the different stages of discipleship and introduce the discernment and application of our spiritual gifts. Contact info@cabriniministry.org or 206-760-0583 x 3 for more information or to sign-up. No charge.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Formation Course
Presented by Joann Terranova, MAPS and Lynne Shioyama
January to November 2016 For more information, see flyer or contact Claudia Petursson at Holy Family Parish 452-822-0295, ext. 122 or claudiap@hfkparish.org
Cabrini Ministry Training
Invites you to BRING MERCY, BE PRESENT, & CHANGE LIVES!
When you enroll in one of our training programs, you will be transformed. You will learn profound techniques that enable you to effectively and compassionately share God's mercy and the gift of your presence with others who are isolated or afflicted. This will transform THEIR lives. Classes will be held in Kirkland on Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30pm beginning Oct. 25 and in Seattle on Saturdays (monthly) from 9:30am-2:30pm beginning Sept. 17. For application and information contact
info@cabriniministry.org
, 206-760-0583 x3 or visit
www.cabriniministry.org
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Parish Notifications
Free Vacation Bible School Items
If your parish is planning on using the Our Sunday Visitor
Totally Catholic Cave Quest program this summer, St. Michael Parish in Olympia has all of the corrugated cardboard signage that is used for the program available. If interested, please contact Anne Kunkle at 306-292-7114 or
akunkle@saintmichaelparish.org
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Essential Religious Education Concepts
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Church Order: The Hierarchy and Magisterium/Infallibility
[874-896]
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
TASK 5- Education for Community Life
- Students study and participate in the life and mission of the Church-the Body of Christ and the community of believers-as expressed in the Church's origin, history, ecclesiology, the Communion of Saints, and their family, the Domestic Church.
Implementation Ideas for the Classroom:
*Please note the Library's Essential Concepts list is a working document, being updated on an ongoing basis.
Online Resources-Links and Videos
Bishop Barron on Papal Infallibility
Peter and Paul
Resources from the LMC on Church Order: The Hierarchy and Magisterium/Infallibility
By What Authority: A Primer on Scripture, the Magisterium, and the Sense of the Faithful (Richard Gaillardetz) A helpful introduction to the forms of church authority that are concerned with authentic Christian belief. It explains in clear and non-technical language what it means to say that the Bible is inspired, how Scripture and tradition are related to one another, the role of the pope and bishops in preserving the Christian faith, the levels of church teaching authority, how to deal with disagreements with church teaching, the distinctive role of theologians, and the contribution of all the baptized in the formation of church teaching.
That They May All be One: The Call to Unity (Cardinal Walter Kasper) Cardinal Kasper covers one of the major responsibilities of the contemporary Catholic Church. His perspective of the uniqueness of the Catholic Church and its magisterium is presented here as a modern inquiry into the nature of truth. His views are enlightened and engaging, and reflect the important role of dialogue as understood by the Catholic Church, which must also listen to other traditions and learn from them.
Power and the Papacy: The People and Politics Behind the Doctrine of Infallibility (Robert McClory) Noted journalist McClory has written a most engaging, historically grounded, and authoritative work that details and clarifies the evolution of the perplexing doctrine of Papal Infallibility, and the people and personalities associated with it.
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Peter: Keeper of the Keys (DVD, Ignatius Press) Join host Stephen Ray on an amazing journey of adventure about Peter, the rugged fisherman Jesus chose to lead His Church. Filmed completely on location in Rome and the Holy Land, you will follow Peter from Galilee to Rome to discover answers about the major role of the Papacy in the saga of salvation. All in a fast-paced, entertaining format that is a combination of a biography, travel documentary, Bible study and apologetics.
Conclave: How a Pope is Elected (DVD, Goya Productions) Every time a Pope dies, or resigns, the world expects a new great moral leader to emerge. Over the past 2000 years, the Catholic Church has been steered by no fewer than 265 popes through many storms and perils. What has made this unbroken chain of successions possible? How is a Pope elected? This film gives the answers and introduces us to the extraordinary atmosphere of the Conclave. It begins with the surprise announcement of Pope Benedict 's resignation, and some interpretations and commentary on the pontificate of Benedict by Vatican observers. Then the intricate electoral proceedings for the Conclave are presented, which are the result of two thousand years of supernatural wisdom and human experience. It goes back to the origins of the papacy with historical highlights of the succession from Peter to the 2013 Conclave and surprise election of Pope Francis. It concludes with a discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing the new Pope.
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Library Media Center Resources
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Study Group Materials
Library Resources
Beloved Marriage Series: Finding Happiness in Marriage (DVD, Augustine Institute) 12 sessions, Beloved explores the essential realities of marriage, dealing with the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of what the sacrament means for those preparing to get married as well as those who yearn for a richer married life. Through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching, God's plan for marriage will come alive.
33 Days to Morning Glory: Retreat Talks (Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM) An extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Bl. Pope John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people.
Forty Weeks: An Ignatian Path to Christ With Sacred Story Prayer (Sacred Story Institute) Designed as a parish spiritual renewal program/resource for pastors, parishioners, adult faith formation directors and RCIA programs, it also serves as a self-guided prayer experience for the individual user. Forty Weeks will be a life-changing annual program to introduce congregation members to a heart-felt personal relationship with Jesus in daily prayer, spiritual discernment and a regular and fruitful practice of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. All in all, about twenty years' worth of reflection, study, testing, feedback, and refinement have gone into this updated version of St. Ignatius' powerful Examen prayer. Forty Weeks is a perfect program of solid, classic spirituality updated for the third millennium to promote the new evangelization first described by Pope John Paul II early in his papacy, continued by Pope Benedict XVI and now strongly proclaimed by Pope Francis.
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed (DVD-Ascension Press) Addresses head-on one of the biggest problems we all face: how do we get Catholic teens to appreciate the awesome beauty and mystery of the Mass...and to actually look forward to attending and participating? Through a unique learning experience, including powerful cinematography and workbook resources, teens will come to see the Mass and the priesthood in a dramatically new way. Altaration is designed to stir thought, create conversation, dispel myths, and inspire young souls to a deep and lasting love for the Mass. The goal of Altaration is not to fill teens' heads with information but to pierce their hearts with transformation.
YDisciple-True Beauty/True Strength (DVD-Augustine Institute) The series explores femininity and the virtue of chastity for young women. This series will help young women become steadfast in the virtue of chastity in the midst of an unchaste culture. The True Strength series studies masculinity and the virtue of chastity for young men. Based in Biblical teaching and principles, this series will help young men discover that their masculinity is God's invitation to be a man of greatness.
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 Pope Francis has called the special
Jubilee Year for Mercy to begin Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. It will close on Nov. 20, 2016, the day celebrated that year as the feast of Christ the King.
by Fr. Thomas Rosica-Salt & Light blog.
Venerate Relics of Pope Saint John Paul II & Saint Faustina Kowalska
The Liturgy Office can coordinate the scheduling of those parishes who wish to arrange for the relics of St. John Paul and St. Faustina to be conveyed to the parish for veneration by the faithful. You may reach the Liturgy Office at 206.654.4652 or by e-mail at
andrew.casad@seattlearch.org in order to reserve the relics for your parish, campus ministry, or faith community. For more information regarding the process, click
here.
Maryknoll Year of Mercy Resources
Maryknoll has developed various resources to use for the Year of Mercy:
Meditations on Mercy
Each month during the Jubilee of Mercy the USCCB will offer a
Meditation on Mercy-a resource that can be used with small groups to foster a greater awareness of God's call to act with mercy in our lives.
Archdiocesan Webpage for The Year of Mercy
Please take a look at all of the resources and current information found dedicated to the Year of Mercy. Be sure to check back often for added events and resources.
Library Media Center Year of Mercy Resources
Here is a printable annotated
bibliography of resources available from the Library Media Center. Materials may be added to the list, so check back for new titles.
The Original Image of Divine Mercy-Documentary Film
A timely documentary,
The Original Image of Divine Mercy features key witnesses to the mysterious case of a painting that survived the Soviet Occupation of Vilnius, with exclusive commentary by Bishop Robert Barron, George Weigel, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn of Vienna, Stanisław, and many others including a special footage with Pope Francis. For more information about how to bring the film to your community, contact the production office at
tour@divinemercyfilm.com or at 210-232-7647.
Online Courses for the Year of Mercy-Diocese of St. Cloud
Three online courses
available Titles include: Forgive All Offenses/Injury; Comfort the Afflicted; and Shelter the Homeless/Welcome the Stranger.
Divine Mercy for Kids
You can find a dozen free downloadable worksheets for various age groups that explain the Divine Mercy image and devotion. Visit
TheDivineMercy.org
Divine Mercy & The Divine Comedy
During this Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015-November 20, 2016) Pope Francis has asked us to use Dante's Divine Comedy as a "spiritual guide." Knowing how intimidating this project sounds, the
Department of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Rochester has put together
a reading plan along with a group of theologians, literary scholars, and other lovers of Dante's work to help us all mine the riches from one whom Pope Benedict XV called "the most eloquent singer of the Christian idea."
A Biblical Year of Mercy
CRS Year of Mercy Resources
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has developed a number of resources that illustrate how Catholics in the United States can participate in acts of mercy through CRS. Click here for details.
Archdiocese of Seattle Year of Mercy Prayer Card
Here is a
printable prayer card for use in your parish. The prayer card can be printed out using Avery 8387 labels.
Year of Mercy App
Our Sunday Visitor's
FREE
365 Days to Mercy app, is designed to accompany you on a spiritual journey during the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis.
St. James Cathedral Tours
St. James Cathedral is inviting both parishes and school groups to set up visits for the Year of Mercy, which can be just a time of prayer and pilgrimage, or can include a guided tour as well. Corinna Laughlin
claughlin@stjames-cathedral.org or
206-264-2086.
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| World Youth Day  Help your youth experience WYD Seattle. To learn more and register, click here
NW Catholic App 
The new NW Catholic App is now available!
Download it for Apple or Android.
NW Catholic Movie & Book Reviews 
Check NW Catholic for the latest reviews on
books and
movies
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MyUSCCB
This Week in Ministry provides timely content every week formatted for use in a variety of ways: parish bulletins, websites, E-newsletters, social media and more.
Featured This Week (Twelfth Week of Ordinary Time): Religious Freedom Conversation Starters These ideas are designed for kick-starting a small-group conversation about religious freedom, especially during the Fortnight for Freedom that concludes on July 4.
Fortnight for Freedom - Reflections: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vatican II document Declaration on Religious Liberty (Dignitatis Humanae, Of Human Dignity). These reflections and articles are intended for daily use during the Fortnight for Freedom, and the readings and the questions that follow can be used for group discussion or for personal reflection.
To learn more about MyUSCCB and to sign up for this helpful resource, visit the USCCB website for more information.
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NCCL-Catechetical Update 
The National Conference of Catechetical Leaders publishes a weekly newsletter following the Six Tasks of Catechesis.
Participation in the liturgical and sacramental rites of the Church continues to decline, particularly around marriage and infant baptism. Young adults are infrequent participants in the weekly Eucharistic liturgy, such that 'very active' Millennials may be praying at the liturgy once a month at best. Liturgical prayer itself competes in a marketplace of various forms of 'transcendent' experiences, which are often more attractive to those on the margins of Catholic identity including concerts, athletic events, and mass political gatherings. The presence of these cultural obstacles cannot be disconnected in fostering an evangelical, liturgical catechesis in the 21st century."
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CCL launches new website! Take a look by selecting the link below.
To learn more about this organization and view their resources, visit the
website.
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Catechetical Sunday 2016
Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith.
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Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions on Video
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June-Human Solidarity |
Apostleship of Prayer receives monthly prayer intentions from the Pope and urges Christians throughout the world to unite in prayer for those intentions. Each month Pope Francis will film his monthly prayer intention and it will be distributed on social media. Check back for a new video on the next month's prayer intention.
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"Camp Catholic" A Virtual Summer Camp for All Ages
 The virtual camp is designed to keep the faithful engaged during the lazy days of summer, when most of us are enjoying vacations, splashing in the pool and celebrating the kid in all of us," said an announcement from
Catholic Extension. Participants will receive weekly email messages that feature a Gospel passage paired with interactive content including activities and "Catholic Questions" that can be shared with friends and family.
There will be Gospel reflections from seminarians who are supported by Catholic Extension as well as educational content offering catechesis and explanations behind Catholic teachings and traditions. Each week campers also can expect a "Weekly Challenge" encouraging them to share their faith with others and engage with Catholic Extension on social media.
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Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship 
The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (
en Espanol), our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge our pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of Catholic teaching. The statement lifts up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.
Hard copies and the DVD are available for loan from the Library Media Center.
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Seattle Vocations 
SeattleVocations.com is a new online resource for vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
This is a great place to send someone who is discerning a call to priesthood/religious life, or looking for ways to discern God's Will.
While it's primarily directed towards diocesan priesthood, it has other great resources for men and women religious as well. ~Vicar for Clergy on 6/2/2016
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Liturgy Training Publications 
Designed specifically for teachers and catechists, this series invites all those who work with children to engage in formation and training throughout the year.
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Real Life Catholic's purpose is to ignite a bold, contagious faith in the heart of every Catholic in America, by building a movement of Catholics who share the beauty, power and truth of the Gospel with a world that has largely forgotten.
Serving Catholic leaders in their ministry of evangelization with curated knowledge, approaches, strategies, and resources to reach out to those who have never heard the gospel proclaimed, to re-engage those who have lost a living faith in their daily lives, and to engage those who are faithful and need to be renewed with increased catechesis
The Garaventa Center from the University of Portland explores and deploys the fruits of faith, reason and imagination that constitute the Catholic intellectual tradition to illuminate and enliven something that is implicit but often unregarded: the working of grace in human communities. Weekly podcasts are available by visiting the website or subscribing to their weekly newsletter.
Sharing the Journey of Teaching the Catholic Faith. Joe Paprocki's blog that features practical tips and resources on sharing the gift of the Catholic faith.
eCatechist.com
is a blog from Dan Pierson, that provides ideas, inspiration, and learning
resources for catechists, parish catechetical leaders, and parents.
In response to God's word revealed through all generations and impelled by our belief in the intrinsic sacredness of family
life we, the members of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers, join together to be a prophetic voice for family in Church and society, to foster professional development, and to provide mutual support for those who minister with families.
TeamRCIA.com is a free online resource for Catholic parishes and dioceses that want to form Christians for life. Offers a variety of online and in-person training for church ministers and volunteers, through webinars, e-mail courses, downloads, discussion forums, and training events led by experts in the field of initiation ministry.
Teaching Catholic Kids is a valuable tool for parents, teachers and catechists. Free downloadable activities and teacher resources are updated each month and made available from the best of Our Sunday Visitor books, workbooks and writers.
Vibrant Faith @ Home supports Christian leaders and families who are intentional about their faith and religious practice as they raise the next generation of committed Christians.
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Father Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into- or back to- the Catholic faith. Word on Fire is evangelical; it proclaims Jesus Christ as the source of conversion and new life. Word on Fire is Catholic; it utilizes the tremendous resources of the Roman Catholic tradition-art, architecture, poetry, philosophy, theology, and the lives of the saints- in order to explain and interpret the event of Jesus Christ.
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