Volume 5 | January 2018
In January:
Year of the Family
  • The diocese will be running a video series throughout this "Year of the Family", featuring families around Vermont sharing ways to grow in holiness, based on Pope Francis' The Joy of Love.
  • This month's topic would be an awesome one to share with parents in your program.
  • The video is also on Facebook, if you'd like to share it with everyone you know!
Catechist Tip of the Month
Rather than the usual classroom tip, I wanted to share this video with you this month. It is worth the 8 minutes! Bishop Barron argues for the need for an army of well-trained catechists that are on fire for their faith.
Let me know what you think! What ideas do you have for better forming your catechists?
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Office of Vocations
  • February 8, Vocations Panel Event: 5pm-7pm, St. Mary's, St. Albans
  • w/Bishop Coyne and Fr. Jon Scnobrich
  • Especially for Confirmation students and their parents
  • For more information, email the Office of Vocations at mgerwitz@vermontcatholic.org
A Thank-You from Father Harlow
Dear DREs and Religious Ed teachers,
I am very grateful for your participation in the St. Nicholas Project Christmas card writing program this year. I received a very kind thank-you note today from Karen Lansberry, the Director of Residential Life, which I would like to share with you. I know how busy you are and I am truly inspired that you squeeze this activity into your already full curricula. Please pass on to your teachers my gratitude.

"Father Harlow,
Thank you for putting out the word to all the Religious Education classes. We received 12 different churches that sent cards to our children. Thank you for all you do for our children and our program.
With sincere thanks,
Karen Lansberry"

The thank you goes to all of you DREs, teachers and students. I hope you'll all get a chance to visit the Homes in Westminster,VT and meet the kids and staff in person.
God bless you!
Fr. Lance W. Harlow