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DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD-CAPE GIRARDEAU
Offices of Evangelization, Family Life, Youth Ministry, Faith Formation, Respect Lifeand Child & Youth Protection
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Notre Dame High School, Cape Girardeau
Holy Trinity parish, Springfield
across all seven deaneries of the diocese
Osage Branch Retreat Center, Conway
Drury Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, Cape Girardeau
Holy Trinity parish, Springfield
CMR Retreat Center, Carthage
Holy Trinity parish, Springfield
Pinecrest Camp & Conference , Fredericktown
Pinecrest Camp & Conference, Frederickown
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January 18-23, 2023 March for Life
Washington D.C.
Feb. 5 Wedding Anniversaries Celebration - St. Mary, Cape Girardeau
Feb. 19 Wedding Anniversaries Celebration - St. Agnes, Springfield
February 25 Catholic Men's Conference
Springfield
February 26 Rite of Election - Springfield
March 5 Rite of Election - Cape Girardeau
March 3-4 The Gathering - Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Leaders Retreat
The Landing Conference Center in Van Buren
Retreat Weekend for Married Couples
Vietnamese Martyrs Retreat Center, Carthage
March 24-25 Diocesan Youth Conference
DePaul Center, Cape Girardeau
March 31-April 1 Diocesan Youth Conference
Vietnamese Martyrs Retreat Center, Carthage
Retreat Weekend for Married Couples
Pinecrest Camp & Conference, Fredericktown
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Please print out and display this CONFERENCE POSTER or FLIER Contact Lynn Melendez - lmelendez@dioscg.org to have printed posters shipped to your parish. REGISTER ONLINE - seating is limited!
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PARISH PASTORAL PLAN
Now is the time to make our plans for moving from "maintenance to mission." Many parishes have picked up the Pastoral Planning process once again, using the new information and inspiration gained through the Synod process. We have recently received several email requests and phone calls from those looking for the instructions and templates for creating the Pastoral Plan. Please find below, the original instructions and templates which were previously distributed to assist you in the pastoral planning process. All parish plans will be submitted to the diocese by December 30 and will then be shared on a special section of the diocesan website. Please type out plans and if possible, submit them in a PDF or Word Document format to lmelendez@dioscg.org. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
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Eucharistic Revival Virtual Conference
September 22-24, 2022
Despite all the upheaval in the world, Jesus is present and more powerful than the storm around us. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the world. And what better way than through the source and summit of our faith: The Holy Eucharist.
By registering for this free virtual conference, you will discover...
- How you and your family might make the most out of this season of Eucharistic Revival,
- What it means to be a truly Eucharistic people,
- The intention behind the larger revival in the Universal Church, and what you might how to discern your part,
- How to be Eucharistic in your school, parish, homes, and family,
- Ways you can become a catalyst for inspiring a hunger for the Eucharist in those close to you,
- How becoming Eucharistic People can transform the way we evangelize in today’s Church.
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The Diocesan Family Life office is currently seeking Lead Couples to serve as mentors to engaged couples while they prepare to fulfill God's will for them in Christian marriage and family life. The success of this ministry relies on the generosity of our Lead Couples, who volunteer their time and share their experiences with newly engaged couples.
We invite Married Couples who are practicing Catholics, faithful to the Church's teaching, and notable for joyfully living out the Sacrament of Marriage to consider becoming a mentor couple today prayerfully. Lead couples are asked to commit to hosting at least two marriage preparation sessions annually (five meetings per session).
For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Kim Brayman (417) 866-0841 or kbrayman@dioscg.org.
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CAMP RE-NEW-ALL (formerly located at Roaring Rivers State Park in Cassville) is moving to a new location!
Next summer, Camp Re-New-All (Cassville location) will be moving to Osage Branch Retreat Center in Conway, MO. This camp and retreat center has many wonderful attributes such as a swimming pool, easy entry river, on-site chapel, large shower area, larger kitchen and dining area, and more. We invite you to come and tour the new camp to become better acquainted with the new facility.
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DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2023
July 29 - August 7, 2023
For all Youth and Young Adults, Ages 16-35
SPACE IS LIMITED!
Registration applications and deposit may be submitted NOW to hold your place. FINAL REGISTRATION FORMS AND ALL FEES ARE DUE BY April 1, 2023 to secure hotels and flights.
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World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest gathering of young people
(ages 16-35) from all over the world with the Pope. It is also a pilgrimage, a celebration of youth, an expression of the universal Church and an intense moment of evangelization for youth and young adults.
The next World Youth Day will be held in Lisbon, Portugal. August 1-6, 2023. Our diocese is planning to take a group and registration is open now. Groups as well as individuals are encouraged to register early! Payment plans are available once initial registration and deposit is complete.
*CLICK HERE to view the complete informational brochure for our diocesan pilgrimage.
For more information, call Lynn Melendez (417)866-0841.
YOUTH ENDOWMENT GRANT ASSISTANCE IS NOW AVAILABLE for high school youth, campus ministry students, and the adult chaperones traveling with them. APPLICANTS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE DIOCESAN WYD PILGRIMAGE AND PAY THE DEPOSIT BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE GRANT. Apply early, limited funds are available.
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Catechetical Resources for National Eucharistic Revival |
1. Holy Hour Guides
2. Sacred Vessels of Mass mini-videos
Seeking to explain the Sacred Vessels used at Mass? The Knights of Columbus has wonderful mini-videos (of 2 minutes or less) on each sacred veseel. CLICK HERE
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Ready to fall in love with the Eucharist? Access a library of free content by signing up HERE!
Includes "Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist" by Augustine Institute.
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Thank you to all those who attended the New DRE/CRE Orientation meeting on 08/30/2022. If you have any questions, please call. |
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Resources for New DRE/CREs |
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ALL Parishioners In EVERY Parish Need to Know About this FREE Resource!
Franciscan University
FREE online Catechetical Institute!
Get Your Free Account Started Today - A financial gift from the Missouri State Knights of Columbus has made it possible for every Catholic school and parish in the diocese to have access to the online Catechetical Institute FREE of cost!
Please share this REGISTRATION INFORMATION with everyone in your parish so that they may be able to open their individual free account and begin using this wonderful resource!
As we are about to begin the National Eucharistic Revival movement, Franciscan University has released the all new Eucharistic Renewal Track! The workshops will make a wonderful resource for Adult Faith Formation and Small Discipleship Groups.
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Walking with Moms In Need Inventory
As part of the USCCB nationwide initiative to walk with moms in need, you are invited to identify the local pregnancy help resource centers in your local community that are currently available to a woman facing a difficult pregnancy. The needs of these women can be overwhelming and resources may not be apparent.
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Diocesan Online Resource Library
Most of the print and video resources housed in the library at the Catholic Center in Springfield are available online to browse and to request for checkout! We will continue adding additional resources.
Click HERE to download instructions to obtain your login credentials and navigate the library system.
Click HERE to get to the online library; and be sure to save the link in your favorites.
Please email or call Shasta Beckers at sbeckers@dioscg.org (417) 866-0841 with questions or for help with the library.
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Stay Connected with Other Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers in our Diocese by joining our private Facebook Groups:
Catechetical Leaders:
Youth Ministers:
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CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION |
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Attn: Pastors, Principals, Local Safe Environment Coordinators, Catechetical Leaders:
Each year all clergy, school and church employees, and volunteers who regularly engage in activities with minors and/or vulnerable adults are required to sign a diocesan Code of Conduct.
This document is released each year in June.
Thank you to those individuals who have already turned in your signed document. If you have not yet submitted the 2022-2023 Code of Conduct, the form is available in:
Please read the Code of Conduct, complete the questions at the top of the page five, and turn the signature page into the parish or school with which you are affiliated. Keep pages 1-4 for future reference.
Monthly Safe Environment Bulletins
This is also a good time of year for you to remind yourself and your staff to remember to read their monthly safe environment bulletins which are accessed from your VIRTUS account. As a reminder, all clergy, employees at a parish or school, and volunteer leaders such as DRE/CREs, youth ministers, etc. are required to read these articles as part of their continued compliance with the diocesan safe environment requirements.
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VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children Training for Adults
Live, in-person "Protecting God's Children" adult awareness training sessions are now available. New registrants are encouraged to take the live training, but the online training will remain available as an alternative.
List of Upcoming Live VIRTUS Trainings
Preregistration is necessary: If you are a new registrant please go to www.virtus.org and click on “first time registrant” on the left, and follow the prompts to register for Live or Online training. Click on registration directions below for step-by-step registration instructions.
Those attending an in-person session must be present for the entire training. Training sessions both in-person and online are for adults only.
Along with the VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" training for adults, before regularly engaging in activities involving minors and/or vulnerable adults, new volunteer or employees are also required to submit a current Background Disclosure and Authorization Form and the annual Code of Conduct, which are available on the VIRTUS website and the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Child and Youth Protection webpage: https://dioscg.org/child-youth-protection/
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Office of Evangelization, Family Life, and
Youth Formation -
Office of Faith Formation
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Office of Child and Youth Protection
Director: William Holtmeyer
Coordinator: Rosie Francka
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