Dear Pastoral Assistants of Faith Formation,
Happy Summer! We hope that you all are able to take advantage of the nice weather that summer brings and can take some time to relax and refresh! Although parishes are busy preparing to welcome parishioners back to celebrate Mass as a community, remember to take some time for yourself and being with your loved ones! For guidelines and recommendations on how to welcome your parish community back to Mass, visit the COVID-19 Parish Resources page on the Archdiocese of Seattle website. Please contact our office if you need assistance related to COVID-19 guidelines related to sacramental preparation as we move forward.

Youth Ministry & Young Adult Website Take a moment to visit the Youth and Young Adult Ministry website for lots of valuable information related to these ministries. The website is updated daily. Most recently, Youth Ministry added a section devoted to online youth ministry resources and valuable tools to run your programs online and provide other online opportunities for your parish youth group. Young Adult Ministry just added recordings of recent webinars and online events that have taken place through the pandemic. It is a great opportunity to take a look if you were not able to attend.

The Sacrament of Confirmation Please note-any inquiries and support needed regarding the Sacrament of Confirmation is now being handled by the Office of Faith Formation. Thank you Daria Lobato, Director of Youth Ministry Services for overseeing and managing the age revision process for Confirmation for our Archdiocese. You can find general information on the Confirmation page of our website.
Year of the Eucharist Archbishop Paul D. Etienne invites everyone to
celebrate a Year of the Eucharist. To learn more on how you and your parish community can celebrate, view the Overview Flyer. To read the complete pastoral letter, click here.
At Home with Faith continues to be a resource for families to stay connected to the faith. It still is a helpful resource as we gradually come back to gathering together as a community. Be sure to check often as the resource is updated each week, related to the Sunday Gospel reading.
RCL BENZIGER is hosting an informational webinar Thursday, July 9, 2020. Take a moment to register to learn about what RCL Benziger has to offer for upcoming Fall programs.
Virtual PAFF Conference Presentation Links If you were unable to attend the PAFF Conference last month sponsored by Sadlier, you can access all the presentations and handouts here.
Mass of Investiture with the Pallium July 16, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Archbishop Paul D. Etienne receives the sacred pallium from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, representative of Pope Francis in the United States. Livestreamed on Archdiocese of Seattle Facebook and Vimeo. For more information about the mass, go here.
SAVE THE DATE!
NEW PAFF ORIENTATION
September 15, 2020
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Based on RSVP, we will make a determination on whether it will be in-person or online. Please watch your e-mail for the RSVP link.
Directory for Catechesis (New Edition)

The Directory for Catechesis places catechetical instruction and formation of catechetical teachers clearly within the realm of evangelization. It offers guidelines to assist in the creation of local directories and catechisms and clarifies the importance of catechetical renewal in Christian communities. ( Pre-Order )
Beginning July 1st, the monthly WSCC Advocacy Bulletin will be available in both Spanish and English.  Click here to subscribe - be sure to select your language preference before submitting. The next WSCC Advocacy Bulletin will be sent out via email at the beginning of August.

Important Note : Currently there is no mechanism to choose to have the Bulletin in both English and Spanish sent to one email address. However, if someone registers twice, using two different email addresses, such as business and personal, he/she could choose to receive the Bulletin in Spanish at one email address, and in English at the other. Also, please be sure that the default language in your browser is set to Spanish (or both English and Spanish). The ability to read the Spanish language version of the Bulletin is dependent upon the ability of your browser to recognize the Spanish.
Catechetical Certification Program (CCP) Remember to contact the Faith Formation Office if you are aware of anyone that would like to receive the training to teach catechesis in your parish. We have been using virtual meetings for classes and training during the pandemic so the program is continuing and going strong! CCP webpage.
SIX TASKS ~ ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS ~ LITURGICAL CALENDAR
JULY IS DEDICATED TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS
“I Thirst For You” – A Letter From Mother Teresa
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Christ
As always, check the Liturgical calendar pages in both English and Spanish. These pages will contain who and what the Church celebrates specifically in the month of July.
ONLINE RESOURCE PAGE UPDATE

New Racism Resource page: We have recently complied resources to assist in combating racism. Please check out our resources organized by grade level and focus. Feel free to share this resource with your parish, school and larger community.


We have recently added a Spanish page for resources on the Eucharist. Please visit the Eucaristia page to find materials for both adults and children. Please check back often as we are working on updating and adding more materials to both pages during the Year of the Eucharist.
UPCOMING EVENTS
RCL Benziger Webinar: July 9, 2020. Learn about the products that are available for Fall 2020 programs. Register here.

Mass of Investiture with the Pallium July 16, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Archbishop Paul D. Etienne receives the sacred pallium from Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, representative of Pope Francis in the United States. Livestreamed on Archdiocese of Seattle Facebook and Vimeo. For more information about the mass, go here.

Night of Hope-Steubenville Conference: July 19, 2020. Come together as Church, to be encouraged, and to pray with one voice to Christ to heal our world. Allow the Holy Spirit to breathe fresh confidence in your faith in Jesus our Redeemer, who is with us through this moment all the way into eternity. Learn ore and register here .

Summer Ignatian Retreat: July 27-30, 2020, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm. Online via Zoom. A four-day guided personal retreat based on a modified version of the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius. Click here for complete details.

New PAFF Orientation: (Save the Date) September 15, 2020. Registration and more details to come soon.

Online Retreats: Staff at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center have been working very hard to convert several in-person retreats to virtual platforms. Please visit their retreat page to see what some of the great options they are making available.
RELIGIOUS CURRICULUM PUBLISHER NEWS
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Free Growing With God faith and health lesson to support schools and parishes during the COVID-19 outbreak. In both English and Spanish.
Free Digital Resources for Home Faith Formation including free access to curriculum, family resources, and parish support.

Spiritual Guidance & Resources during COVID-19. Featuring live Rosary, free study access, and other live events.
Online learning support for students, resources for parents, ebooks, and prayer resources.
Free downloadable resources, prayers, activities and more.
Encourage connections between generations with the new Loyola Press choice board that invites children to learn about and develop deeper relationships with their elders. 
Help the families in your parish or school understand what the Church says about caring for the environment with this faith-sharing guide available for download.
Try this fuss-free banner project with the kids. Hung over a prayer space, it is a great reminder to pray for Christian unity and unity in our own family.
A 4-month Virtual Event on the New Directory for Catechesis
Magnify is a series of virtual events over a 4-month span that will introduce participants to the new Directory for Catechesis and explore each of the chapters in depth. Magnify begins with a 2-day virtual event September 18th and 19th. Magnify continues with 1-day virtual events in the months of October, November, and December.  Learn more .
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
Office of Marriage, Family Life, and Formation