Archdiocese of Seattle

Faith Formation Newsletter

May 1, 2017

 


Dear Catechetical Colleagues

Welcome to the Third Week of Easter! Our featured "Essential Concept" is Models of the Church: People of God; Body of Christ; Temples of the Holy Spirit. These models reflect the various ways we related with God and one another within our Church ecclesial structure, organizations and ministries. Please do take a few moments to view some of the video links highlighted below!
 
 
Once again, we encourage you to check out the events listed below. We are especially excited about having Steve Angrisano with us on June 7th! Check out his website to learn more about his ministry!

 
Please remember to mark your calendars for the following upcoming events!

  • May 2nd Grief Support Ministry Meeting at St. Vincent de Paul parish, for more information contact Anne Frederick
  • Beginning May 2nd, Liturgy Training Publications (LTP) will be offering a series of 14 virtual workshops on the RCIA
  • June 7th Annual Conference for Catechetical Leaders  with Steve Angrisano note this year we will be gathering in the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery! We hope to provide an opportunity for you to visit the Library Media Center to see if there are any resources that you might like to bring back to your parish. More details to come! 

 
In Christ,

A nne Frederick, Ed.D.
Director of Faith Formation anne.frederick@seattlearch.org 
 
Lisa Hillyard
Media Center Manager lisa.hillyard@seattlearch.org
 
 

Essential Religious Education Concepts
videos
Models of the Church: People of God; Body of Christ; Temples of the Holy Spirit- [781-810, 781-786, 787-796, 733-747, 797-801] 

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
 
  

No Feet on Earth but Yours
 
    
 
Influencing the World
  
 

Holy Spirit
  


Baptism in the Holy Spirit and Fire
 
 

 Looking for an archived newsletter? Check this link for all previous editions.
Resources for May: We Honor Mary

5 Children's Books Perfect for Celebrating Mary- Besides knowing that Mary is the mother of Jesus and their participation in a May Crowning, what else do our children know about Mary? There are some excellent children books out there about Mary.

Marian Resources-Mary has a unique and privileged place in salvation history and in the Church. Because she responded yes to becoming the Mother of God, she is our first model of discipleship and our model of grace and trust in God.
 




Contact the library to request items. Our online catalog is also available to search for books and DVDs.
 
Upcoming Catechetical Events
  
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.
 
Annual Conference of Parish Catechetical Leaders (UPDATED)
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 I Isaac Orr Conference Room, Chancery Bldg. I 9:00-3:00 I Presenter: Steve Angrisano I Click here for complete information. Please register by May 30th.

 

New Ministers Orientation & Youth Ministers Fall Gathering

September 5th, 6th 2017 I ABRC @ Palisades I More details to come!

 

Formation Opportunities
 
opportunitiesFoundations 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.
 
A Parish Built to Last Retreat for Pastors and Faith Formation Directors
June 30-July 2, 2017 I Led by Fr. Bill Watson, SJ. I ABRC@Palisades, Federal Way I Built to Last is the most fully resourced parish Ignatian program available today.   Forty Weeks and the Whole-Life Confession help parishes accomplish what Sherry Weddell did in her important book, Forming Intentional Disciples, which says it is needed for activating the new evangelization that Popes from St. John Paul II to Francis has been calling individual Catholics and parishes to make a reality. This evangelization retreat will include the theological and spiritual components of  Forty Weeks and The Whole-Life Confession presented by Fr. Watson.  It will also include presentations from laity and clergy from Seattle Archdiocesan parishes who have been successfully implementing the both programs in their parishes. For more information and to register, click her

Annual VIVA! Weekend Retreat
Saturday & Sunday, May 6-7, 2017 I St. Placid Priory, Lacey I A weekend retreat for single Catholic women (20-40 yrs.) who are seeking the meaning of life by exploring a call to live the Consecrated Life as a vowed Sister. Register by April 28th for early registration. For complete information, click here for the flyer.
   
Catholic Cornerstone: Together for Life and Justice  (UPDATED)
October 20-21, 2017 I Tacoma I Check out the WSCC website for more information regarding location, speakers, and more. Registration begins in May.
   
2016-2017 Retreat Calendar
There are many opportunities for retreats at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades. Please take a look at the retreat schedule and see what great retreats are coming up! To learn more about the Retreat Center, click here.

Grief Support Ministry
Listed in this section are some upcoming events and resources that are occurring in the specified parishes related to grief support. As new events and resources become available, they will be added to this section. Please let us know if there are related events happening around the Archdiocese that should be shared here.

   
Healing Ministry for Divorced Catholics
Beginning Tuesday, March 7th, the parish will offer a 12 week DVD and discussion program called " The  Catholic's Divorce Survival Guide". Many people find themselves stuck in pain and anger after the breakdown of their marriage, but the church is here to help. The group facilitator will guide you and others who are separated or divorced through the DVDs in a private, confidential group support environment. Contact Diane Boggs 360-823-2828, dianeb@stjoevan.org.
   
St. Louise, Bellevue
Bereavement Support Ministry - Our mission is to support the grieving process after the death of a loved one. This is achieved with one-on-one contact and a monthly support group which includes prayer, sharing our stories and learning from one another. Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Parish Center. Contact Kathy Riley at 425-4450-x5466 or Kathy@stlouise.org

Beginning Experience Program
Beginning Experience - Divorced, Widowed or Separated? If you are ready to deal with the grief of being widowed, divorced or separated, there is help.  As a faith-based organization, Beginning Experience offers men and women the opportunity & skills to build deeper self respect, to cope with the pain of loss, and to move into the future with renewed hope. Join us for a weekend away for a lifetime of change - available twice a year, in April & October.
    
St James Cathedral, Seattle
Grief Support Group-meets Wednesdays, January 25-March 1, 2017. The grieving process has no timeline and is unique to each individual, but meeting with others who are going through a similar experience can provide support and help us cope. You are invited to join a new 6-week grief support group facilitated by St. James Cathedral Staff- Nancy Granger, Suzanne Lee, and Rosanne Michaels

St. John the Baptist, Covington
Grief Ministry- meets every 2nd Weds at 7 PM, providing compassionate and confidential support to parishioners and families who have suffered a loss. Various tools are provided that will help manage the grieving process, fostering hope through faith, prayer, and fellowship, with God's love and grace as our guide. Meetings are open to anyone in the Archdiocese. (Richard: 949.290.8670, Page: 253.569.5326, or Frank: 425.241.9190)
   
St. Michael Church, Olympia (UPDATED)
Faith Based Support Groups-Support groups offered for those who are grieving and have a heavy heart.

Safe Crossings-A Children's Grief Support Program-A program for children who are facing or have experienced the loss of a loved one.

Archdiocesan News

CYO Summer Camps
Registration is Open!  We are starting to fill some of our more popular programs. Register today to reserve your spot!

 
NW Catholic APP
Northwest Catholic is your source for Catholic News and information in Western Washington and the Archdiocese of Seattle. The mobile app is packed with features to help you catch up on current news, pray, learn, and interact with the Catholic community.

 
NW Catholic Movie & Book Reviews
Check out the latest reviews on TV, movies and books. Also, check out the crossword puzzles-a great way to learn more about the Catholic Faith!
 
 
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 (Third Week of Easter) Lectio Divina for the Third Sunday of Easter This lectio divina guide for the Third Sunday of Easter can help one meditate, contemplate, and pray on the joy of the Easter season and the gift of faith.

To learn more about MyUSCCB and to sign up for this helpful resource, visit the USCCB website for more information.
NCCL-Catechetical Update     
       

Last weeks to register for #NCCL2017! Transformative Leadership Conference: May 22-25, Dallas, TX. For more information and to register, click here. Registration ends May 15th.

A 4-Day Journey through Transformational Encounters...
Monday, May 22 - Contemplation - Personal Transformation
Tuesday, May 23 - Imagination - Prophetic Communal Transformation
Wednesday, May 24 - Vision - Articulating a Catechetical Future
Thursday, May 25 - Missionary - Leadership for the World



To learn more about this organization and view their resources, visit the website.
Featured Websites
Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions on Video
 
Youth
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.

CRS-Catholic Relief Services
 
Responding to the Refugee Crisis The refugee crisis continues, we remain challenged as people of faith to nourish refugees' hope for the future. The resources below can be used to help involve faith communities take up Pope Francis' charge by praying, learning, acting and giving to support those in need. 

Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast

Fr. Mike's popular Ascension Presents video series in audio form, so that you can listen on the go.
Word On Fire Show

A weekly podcast from Bishop Robert Barron on faith and culture. Each week, the Word On Fire Show will release a new episode featuring Bishop Barron and our Content Director, Brandon Vogt. To learn more information and find out how to subscribe (iPhone, Android, PC, etc.)  to this great resource, click here!
V ENCUENTRO  
 
What is the Goal of the V EncuentroThe main goal of the V Encuentro is to discern ways in which the Church in the United States can better respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence, and to strengthen the ways in which Hispanics/Latinos respond to the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire Church.
 
To learn more, get parish resources and watch a video with a special message from Bishop Elizondo, check out the Archdiocese of Seattle's V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry page.
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.
 
Catholic Publishers

Loyola Press                                              St. Mary's Press

 

Our Sunday Visitor                                    Ave Maria Press

 

Sadlier                                                        Ascension Press

 

RCL Benziger                                             Lighthouse Catholic Media

 

Ignatius Press                   

Helpful Links

 

 

A collaborative effort by four national Catholic organizations to help church leaders envision how the Catholic Church can more effectively partner with parents to help bring home the faith.

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.
 
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.

TeamRCIA
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 at Home
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.