| Archdiocese of Seattle Religious Education Newsletter June 27, 2016 |
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Dear Catechetical Colleagues,
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We are quickly approaching the Fourth of July, which is a holiday that both celebrates the gifts of being a citizen of the USA and also offers us a time to gather with family. This week, our "Essential Concept" is the Domestic Church. Did you know that our Church documents describe Catholic families, the Domestic Church, and they are called to be:
- A community of persons,
- who serve life,
- participate in the development of society, and
- share in the life and mission of the church?
Thus, Independence Day is a fitting time to reflect on USCCB articles on the Fortnight for Freedom and how we help our families integrate both faith and citizenship. As our Bishops remind us:
We are Catholics. We are Americans. We are proud to be both, grateful for the gift of faith which is ours as Christian disciples, and grateful for the gift of liberty which is ours as American citizens. To be Catholic and American should mean not having to choose one over the other. Our allegiances are distinct, but they need not be contradictory, and should instead be complementary. That is the teaching of our Catholic faith, which obliges us to work together with fellow citizens for the common good of all who live in this land. That is the vision of our founding and our Constitution, which guarantees citizens of all religious faiths the right to contribute to our common life together. (Our First, Most Cherished Liberty-A Statement on Religious Liberty by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty)
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
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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The Domestic Church
[1655-58, 1666, 2204-2257, 2685]
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.
Updated June 23rd
Online Resources-Links and Videos
According to the Second Vatican Council's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: "The family, is so to speak, the domestic church." (Lumen Gentium #11) This means that it is in the context of the family that we first learn who God is and to prayerfully seek His will for us. In the following bullet points you will find some suggestions on how to build your "domestic church" through a life of prayer that can help all the members of your family.
"The family finds in the plan of God the Creator and Redeemer not only its identity, what it is, but also its mission, what it can and should do." With John Paul the Great's words as inspiration, Domestic-Church.Com hopes to promote a Catholic culture of the home that will aid each family to become "what you are!"
5 Ways to a Stronger Family
Resources from the LMC on The Domestic Church
Prayers for the Domestic Church: A Handbook for Worship in the Home (Edward Hays)
Celebrates the "domestic church"-a family worshiping together at home-with a collection of prayers and blessings that remain as fresh and creative today as they were over twenty-five years ago. With blessings for birthdays, family members, the home, pets, and more, this book makes it easy and fun to gather in prayer as a family.
Family Ethics: Practices for Christians (Julie Hanlon Rubio) Rubio brings together a rich Catholic  theology of marriage and a strong commitment to social justice to focus on the place where the ethics of ordinary life are played out: the family. Sex, money, eating, spirituality, and service. According to Rubio, all are areas for practical application of an ethics of the family. In each area, intentional practices can function as acts of resistance to a cultural and middle-class conformity that promotes materialism over relationships. These practices forge deep connections within the family and help families live out their calling to be in solidarity with others and participate in social change from below. It is through these everyday moral choices that most Christians can live out their faith-and contribute to progress in the world.
The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home (David Clayton) Keeping a faithful prayer life with your family isn't easy. From herding distracted children to managing the seemingly endless litany of prayers and devotions, our spiritual life all too often feels frantic and burdensome. This isn't the way it should be. Our prayer life, our family life, and our work life should--and can!--be in harmony. When they are, our family is a powerhouse of grace, and Our Lord transforms our home into a little Eden--a little bit of heaven on earth. With simplicity and holy wisdom, authors David Clayton and Leila Marie Lawler show you how to bring peace to your home by integrating your family into the calm, truly joyful way of Mother Church. Her feasts and seasons, prayers and devotions are gifts that draw us closer to God and unfold before us His marvelous plan of salvation. To help you live the Liturgical Life of the Church more fully, David and Leila reclaim here an almost lost tradition that families used for centuries to build a beautiful bridge between home and church: the little oratory.
Handbook for Today's Catholic Family (Redemptorist Pastoral Publications)This edition offers families and pastoral-care providers a profound and serious resource for contemporary Catholic-family life. Updated with reference citations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the book also contains new material for the blended and single-parent families as well as concrete ways to evangelize as a family.
AUDIO/DVD
Mini Retreats for Meaningful Living-Family: God Is in the Mix of It All (DVD, Our Sunday Visitor) Imagine being able to invite Fr. Joe Kempf to lead a dynamic family retreat in your parish. Or, imagine him coming visiting each parish family in their home and leading a personal retreat? Now both are possible with this new, breakthrough DVD series created just for Catholic families. Let Fr. Joe educate, entertain, and inspire in this dynamic mini-retreat that helps families not just "get along" but learn when and how to let go, how to strengthen the family bond and ways to find a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Selfies and Souls: Nurturing the Domestic Church in the Digital Age
(Audio CD, Lisa Hendey) An overview of the latest trends and hot-button issues facing today's parents, teachers, administrators and clergy will provide you with needed tools and tactics to minister to families in the ever-increasing digital climate. Join a discussion on technology that can actually play a fruitful role in the New Evangelization for Catholic families.
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Library Media Center Resources
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Books and Movie Lists for Summer
The Library Media Center has several of the materials listed available. Contact the library for check our requests. Our online catalog is also available to search for materials.
Books for Catholic Teens-Fiction and nonfiction by Catholic authors for Catholic teens 13-18 years old. Fiction may or may not have Catholic characters, but it does not disparage Catholicism or Christianity in any way.
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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.
The Arts & Faith Top 25 Films on Mercy
*NEW*
These films show us visions of a world so often lacking in mercy, as well as worlds in which one merciful act alters the landscape of human experience forever. Produced by the
Arts & Faith online community, this
list spans 93 years of cinema, from 1921's The Kid and The Phantom Carriage to 2014's Love & Mercy.
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 (Thirteenth Week of Ordinary Time): That They May Worship Aaron Matthew Weldon, program specialist for the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, explains that when we advocate for religious freedom, we need to remember that we are not merely seeking freedom from coercion, but freedom for serving God and others. He suggest that to live out our faith in daily life, we need to be people of prayer.
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.
Experience membership within NCCL in a whole new way with the revamped website. Set up your individual profile, make friends, discuss best practices in groups (including forums, committees, and leadership groups), share resources on your feed, and enjoy the enhanced networking experience of NCCL. To begin to train yourself in the potential of this site, explore our two training blog posts with embedded videos:
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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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