We hope this letter finds you all in good health and good spirits as we near the month of November when we recognize and remember our loved ones and others who have passed on to be with our Lord. We also take time to give thanks for the many blessings we encounter in our lives. Even in challenging times like these, a moment of thankful prayer helps us to turn to the things that create happiness and comfort in our lives.

We pray that all of you, along with your family and friends; have a safe, blessed, and happy Thanksgiving!

PAFF Support Meetings The Faith Formation Office held six online support meetings over the last six weeks. It provided those who work in faith formation an opportunity to join together with the Faith Formation Office staff to discuss various topics relevant to providing faith formation in a challenging time, share success stories, pray and reflect, and network. These meetings were very much appreciated and valued! We will be continuing to offer this type of meeting once a month, on every second Tuesday. More details to come!

Hispanic Religious Practices during COVID - 19 Hispanics are turning to their faith to find comfort and strength during this difficult time. We are offering the following pastoral practices for consideration in parishes serving Hispanic Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle.

COVID - 19 & Faith Formation Resources Please continue to review the webpage for the information regarding faith formation programs amid the COVID virus and state mandates. We are updating the materials as they are released, so check back often as these are ever changing times!

Year of the Eucharist Resources To learn more on how you and your parish community can celebrate, view the Overview Flyer. Check out the resource page for additional resources on the Eucharist and the Spanish Eucaristia page to find materials for both adults and children.

Year of the Eucharist Webinars Please view the flyer and contact Carlos Carrillo if interested.

Families Growing Together Online Retreat & Education Program The next regional online program for people who have disabilities and their families is scheduled for November 7th. Please visit the Archdiocese of Portland's registration page for more details. Registration information: English and Spanish. In collaboration with all archdioceses in Region 12.

To view all of the opportunities available, click here or contact Jennifer Day in the Liturgy Office. These events are free but registration is required.

National Vocation Awareness Week, November 1-7 The Office of Vocations is offering several resources to help promote Vocations. Please share with Youth Ministers, school principals, and parents. Find more resources at the Office of Vocations website.

Five "Takeaways" from Fratelli Tutti Watch this quick video summary This is our chance to build a new society based on loving our neighbor. In Fratelli Tutti, he lays out that vision.

Catechetical Certification Program (CCP) For parish staff, volunteers, adult learners, and parents of homeschoolers. This program provides the foundation for knowing, living, and teaching our Catholic faith.  Registration is currently open to online cohorts. Sessions begin in October. Visit the CCP webpage for full details.

Be sure to 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 November.

Updated & New Saints Pages Just in time for the month of November, we have updated our Saints page to highlight All Saints and All Souls Day. We have also added a Saints page in Spanish!

Sacraments Page We have created a new page where you can find information on all seven sacraments. While you still can find a concentrated page for each sacrament, you can now find additional general information on the Sacraments here. The Archdiocesan policies for the Sacraments of Initiation and RCIA, definitions of each sacrament, sacramental signs and symbols, plus much more can be found on this page.

Faith Formation Online Programming during COVID We have temporarily made our homepage content the central location for resources for faith formation and sacramental preparation during COVID.

Every time we celebrate and participate in the Eucharist, we share a meal of Thanksgiving.

Create a blessing tree with family hand cut outs with messages of thanks.

A Foundational Course for Pastoral, Liturgical, and Music Ministers from Liturgy Training Publications

Families Growing Together - November 7, December 5, 2020. You are invited to an hour of community, prayer, and reflection via Zoom for people who have disabilities and their families. Click here for more information and to register.

Theology on Tap - November 10, 2020. This fall, we will introduce a new speaker each month to offer their thoughts on a particular aspect of faith and theology, prompt discussion, and take questions from their area of expertise. This month, Anne Bailey will speak on the subject of Unity in Diversity. Click here to learn more.

Faith Formation Commission Meeting - November 16, 2020. 10:00 am. Online via Zoom.

Lectors Workshop "Proclaiming the Word with Conviction and Boldness" November 19, 2020. In this workshop, lectors/readers are invited to reflect on their ministry and hone their skills. Click here.

Mother of the Americas Mass - December 5, 2020. More information to come.