At the end of March, we celebrate Palm Sunday and Pope Francis reminds us that this day will "introduce us to Holy Week of the Lord's Passion," and invites us to "open our hearts to the Love of God who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, for our salvation."

Moreover, the Holy Father reminds us that on the Cross, God has loved us more than we will ever love him and exhorted him to ask the Lord to "have mercy on us". In preparation for this Holy Week, let us have our minds and hearts fully alive this Easter Triduum.

As a reminder, if your parish allows in-person meetings with small groups, let us know to start visiting you. If you are planning future deanery meetings and would like to invite our Director, please email Carlos at carlos.carrillo@seattlearch.org. 

Archdiocese of Seattle - A New Era in Parish Technology Parishioner Relationship Management & Evangelization - VENDOR DEMOS - To study the impact of technology on today’s Church, the Archdiocese of Seattle Finance Council commissioned a Technology Task Force. One of the projects identified by the Task Force that can help with these needs is a standardized parishioner tracking and outreach tool. This parishioner management system is core to efficiently operating parishes and schools. Continue reading...

PAFF Support Meetings Continue! The Faith Formation Office continues to offer monthly meetings to PAFFS. On the second Tuesday of each month, we have a meeting scheduled for the next several months. Please see the dates below and the Zoom log in link to access the meetings.

Year of the Eucharist Resources Check out the resource page for additional resources on the Eucharist and the Spanish Eucaristia page to find materials for both adults and children.

Click here for all updated materials.

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

Families Growing Together You are invited to an hour of community, prayer, and reflection via Zoom for people who have disabilities and their families. Visit the Archdiocese of Portland's registration page for more details. The presentations is being offered in both English and Spanish.

Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the universal Church. Beginning on December 8, 2020 and concluding December 8, 2021. Learn more.

Loyola Press has an activity pack full of materials on St. Joseph for your families.

Pope Francis announces a Year of the Family On March 19, 2021, the Church will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the publication of Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family.

On the same day, Pope Francis will launch the Year “Amoris Laetitia Family”, which will conclude on June 26, 2022. Visit the official website for the Year of the Family to learn more.

A Saint for Racial Justice

St. Patrick

Your Essential Guide to the Triduum

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 March.

Faith Formation Online Programming during COVID We continue to update this page as protocols and mandates are put forth. These are changing frequently so please check back often.

Check out this great YouTube channel for kids!

Catholic Advocacy Day Mass - March 23, 2021, 8:00 am at St. James Cathedral, Seattle. Join the bishops who will offer mass for the intentions of a successful and fruitful Catholic Advocacy Day. On this day, Catholics across our state will advocate for issues with legislators in Olympia. There will be two masses, one in English and one in Spanish. Learn more here.

Annual Mental Health Luncheon March 10, 2021. Join us for a presentation of "In Our Own Voice" from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Learn more here.