| Archdiocese of Seattle Faith Formation Newsletter October 16, 2017 |
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Dear Catechetical Colleagues,
Here are our updates for this week. First of all, Share the Journey
was launched by Pope Francis on September 27th. It is a glob campaign of compassion and support for migrants and refugees. Be sure to take a look at the Share the Journey webpage for the Archdiocese of Seattle for many more helpful resources.
Event Reminders:
- Cornerstone Conference is this Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21. Don't miss your chance to hear Professor Helen Alvaré, CCHD Director Ralph McCloud, and Bishop Robert Barron. If you haven't registered yet, please be aware that online registration will close Thurs., Oct. 19, at noon. After then, people will be able to register at the door on Friday, Oct. 20 (after 4:00 pm) and Saturday, Oct. 21 (after 7:30 am). There are also scholarships available - send request by Oct. 17 to [email protected] .
- If at all possible, we highly encourage you to come to Fr. Raschko's morning talk on October 27th in Isaac Orr. He will be talking about God works in our lives. Fr. Raschko's knowledge and engaging presentation style are truly a blessing to experience!
- CYC Registration ends November 5, 2017 and the conference is on November 11 and 12 at the Washington State Fair Grounds in Puyallup.
Our highlighted video resources this week are based on Task One of Catechesis-Knowledge of the Faith and the "Essential Concept" Trinity. We have some new ones to share with you!
In Christ,
A
nne Frederick, Ed.D.
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Essential Religious Education Concepts
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Trinity: Father; Son; Holy Spirit-
[24-324, 683-701, 727-730]
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 1 - KNOWLEDGE OF THE FAITH
- Students explore, profess, and reflect on our Catholic faith, which is the content of God's revelation found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition and lived out in the Creed and Church doctrine.
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
While discussing Christmas customs, I learned their families exchange few gifts, either on Christmas or Epiphany. I also learned that some of their parents are reluctant to discuss the holiday customs they had celebrated in their home countries. One bright, extroverted, and seemingly Americanized girl revealed she no longer asks about what it was like in Mexico because her parents told her, "We were poor. We had nothing."
Who Is the Holy Spirit
3 Things to Know about the Sign of the Cross
What is the Trinity?
Looking for an archived newsletter? Check this link for all previous editions.
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Spanish Faith Formation/Formación para la Fe en Español
TAREA DE LA CATEQUESIS 4: La Catequesis enseña a los cristianos cómo orar con Cristo, en Cristo, y en Comunión con la Iglesia. La catequesis debe invitar al creyente a unirse a Cristo en la oración del Padre Nuestro. La oración debe ser el ámbito ordinario para todas las catequesis, de tal modo que el conocimiento y la práctica de vida cristiana puedan ser comprendidos y celebrados en el contexto adecuado (DNC. N. 20.4)
Presentamos a continuación algunas definiciones de la oración dadas por algunos santos y santas:
Adelante hay unas cuantas definiciones de oración:
Sta. Teresa de Lisieux. "Para mí la oración es un lanzamiento al corazón, una simple mirada al cielo, un grito de gratitud y de amor en la prueba como en el gozo".
Sta. Teresa de Jesús: "la oración no es otra cosa que un acto de amor, una relación de amor y de amistad, un frecuente entretenimiento a solas con Aquel que sabemos que nos ama".
San Juan Damasceno: "elevatio mentis in Deum. Una elevación de la mente a Dios".
Santo Tomás de Aquino: "La elevación de la mente a Dios para alabarlo y pedirle cosas que nos lleven a la vida eterna".
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CELEBRACION DE LA VIRGEN DE FATIMA:
El 13 de Octubre la Iglesia celebra la fiesta de la Virgen de Fátima. Fátima es el milagro más completamente autenticado desde la Resurrección de Cristo. El milagro del sol es indiscutiblemente maravilloso con más de 70,000 testigos.
El 13 de Mayo de 1977, una pastora que tenía diez años y que se llamaba Lucia Santos, acompañada por sus primos, Jacinta y Francisco Marto (de siete y nueve años), volvieron a casa después de llevar a pastar a sus ovejas y anunciaron que Maria, la Madre de Jesús, se les había aparecido. La Virgen había pedido oración y mortificación como reparación por el pecado. Además , ella había dicho que volvería el día trece de cada mes y que obraría un gran milagro el 13 de octubre para que "todos pudieran creer."
CURSOS OFRECIDOS DURANTE LAS PROXIMAS SEMANAS
Carlos Carrillo, M. Ed.
Director de Formacion en la Fe/Director of Spanish Faith Formation
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Chancery Job Opportunities
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Is God calling you to serve
youth and young adults?
Join Archbishop Sartain's
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Director of Youth
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To view specific job descriptions and application instructions, visit the
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Upcoming Catechetical Events
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Maryknoll Annual Student Essay Contest
"In a world where violence is all around us - in the news, schools, communities, entertainment, etc.- Pope Francis calls us to "take a clear stand for creative and active nonviolence and against all forms of violence."
Maryknoll invites all students grades 6-12 to write an essay in which you cite examples of violence and tell what actions you are taking or could take to promote peace.
Entry deadline is November 10th.
For complete information, click
here.
Accompaniment Workshop
Thursday, November, 2, 2017 I 9:30am-3:30 pm I Palisades Retreat Center, Federal Way I In troubled times, nothing can take the place of a companion who listens, understands, and offers their patient presence. We will explore core emotional needs and address the communication, listening, and prayer skills needed to effectively share the compassion of Christ with those facing the life's challenges. Anyone interested in learning and applying these skills to their particular ministry is encouraged to attend. Facilitated by Carla Loucks, Executive Director of Cabrini Ministry Training. View flyer for more information. Registration closes October 20th.
Catholic Youth Convention (CYC)
November 11-12, 2017 I Washington State Fair Grounds, Puyallup, WA I Save the Date and spread the word! CYC is a weekend convention for high school teens who want to grow deeper in their relationship with God. Our theme this year is "AWAKEN!" Our hope is that this year's CYC will initiate or rejuvenate our teen's "watchfulness" for the Lord (Matthew 25:1-13). We hope to see your youth there! Registration is now
OPEN!
Beginning Experience Retreat
Widowed, Divorced 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 and 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 the Spring and Fall. This coming Fall Puget Sound area weekend is Friday - Sunday, October 27 to October 29 in Carnation, WA.
Please call Chris, our BE Registrar, at
(253) 223-2645
for more information and a brochure.
Cornerstone Catholic Conference 2017
Cornerstone Catholic Conference: An opportunity to gather with other Catholics and hear inspiring presentations by Bishop Robert Barron, Professor Helen Alvaré, and other great speakers including the Washington State Bishops. It all takes place October 20-21 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Go to
CornerstoneCatholic.org to sign up.
Registraton closes Thursday, October 19th. You can also register at the door!.
Join the CRS Parish Ambassador Corps!
Over the past 2 years, the Missions Office of the Archdiocese of Seattle has been engaged in a pilot initiative developed by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) called the "Parish Ambassador Corps" (PAC). PAC is a corps of local Catholic volunteers who are passionate about global solidarity and want to take action by helping with Rice Bowl in their parish as well as two other initiatives over the course of the year. Visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/crs or contact the Missions Office for more info: [email protected]
; (206) 382-4580.
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.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 101 & Treatment
(NEW)
Thursday, October 26th, 2017 I 7-9 pm I St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Seattle
A presentation on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) by Carol Lunerno, MA, a counselor who works with individuals with OCD and Anxiety Disorders. To view the flyer for registration information, click
here.
How Does God Work in Our Lives: The Eucharist Within the Dynamics of the Trinity
(NEW)
Friday, October 27, 2017 I Fr. Mike Raschko I 10:00-12:00 I Isaac Orr Conference Center I View the flyer for more information Please register by October 25th!
Strong Catholic Families Webinar Series
(NEW)
The four Catholic organizations comprising the
Strong Catholic Families national partnership
(NFCYM, NCEA, NCCL and NACFLM) are collaborating together this fall to host a free three-part webinar series for pastoral and ministry leaders and teachers on engaging parents around the sacramental touchstones within a family's life. Our goal is to inspire leaders to come up with creative and engaging practices and processes that will transform the traditional Sacramental prep process into an integrated and holistic Sacramental Living plan for families that will empower them to live their faith as a Domestic Church between the Sundays. Register here.
Cornerstone Catholic Conference 2017
Cornerstone Catholic Conference: An opportunity to gather with other Catholics and hear inspiring presentations by Bishop Robert Barron, Professor Helen Alvaré, and other great speakers including the Washington State Bishops. It all takes place October 20-21 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Go to
CornerstoneCatholic.org
to sign up.
Answering Pope Francis' Call to Serve One Another with Compassion
(NEW)
Saturday, November 18, 2017 I St. Madeleine Sophie Church, Bellevue I 8 am- 3:30 pm I 20.00 per person.
An Advent Day of Reflection with Jack Jezreel This event is brought to you by the St. Madeleine Sophie Parish Social Justice Committee. For more information and to register, click
here.
Please register by November 14th.
Blue Christmas: A Service of Hope for the Holiday
(NEW)
Monday, December 11, 2017 I 7:00 pm I St. Charles Borromeo Church, Tacoma I
A service offering, prayers, scripture, song and remembrance. The service is free and open to all. This is not a Mass. If you have any questions please contact Renee Bogue at 253 564-5185 ext 3037 or [email protected]
2017-2018 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.
Foundations 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 While the current program is being updated, Year 2 & 3 will be available for current participants as on-demand webinars, beginning this Fall.
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Marriage and Family Life
Dear Marriage Ministers,
Today's topic is marriage enrichment. Pope Francis wrote, "it's essential that couples be helped during the first years of their married life to enrich and deepen their conscious and free decision to have, hold, and love one another for life" (Amoris laetitia, 218). It's so important that parishes offer continuing formation to newlyweds and all married couples to help strengthen their marriage and deepen their understanding of the sacrament of matrimony. Couples are hungry for this. I receive many requests from Catholic couples asking for a program to help strengthen their marriage. Let's fill our Archdiocese with parishes offering our couples easy, regular access to programs, study groups, workshops, talks, and retreats that nourish their marriages! Continue Reading...
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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
St. Joseph Parish, Vancouver offers 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,
[email protected].
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
[email protected]
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 (New Fall Dates!)
Grief Support Group-
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
Enlightened by our faith, participants encourage one another by praying, listening and sharing stories while learning how to find joy in the midst of adversity, the role of faith and hope in healing, the importance of forgiveness and healing emotional wounds. Participation is FREE and open to anyone, Catholics and non-Catholics. Contact: Benedetta Reece at (360) 292-7143 or
[email protected]
- St Elizabeth Ann Seton - Grief Support Ministry: This ministry provides faith based support and reaches out to those in our community who are struggling with the loss of a loved one, illness in the family and other life issues. One-to-one and group support are offered free of charge.
- St Peregrine - Cancer Support Group: St Michael offers free cycles of meetings for Cancer patients, survivors, family members, friends or a caregivers for someone with cancer.
- St. Catherine of Siena Miscarriage and Loss of Infant Support Group for those who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, still birth or neonatal death.
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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
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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 (Twenty-eighth
Week in Ordinary Time) Understanding Conscience
Learn to use faith to address important questions like "What do I do if my boss gives me a task I believe is wrong?" or "How do I make ethical decisions about medical treatment in times of serious illness?"
To learn more about MyUSCCB and to sign up for this helpful resource, visit the USCCB website for more information.
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NCCL-Catechetical Update 
Purchase Audio Recordings from the NCCL 2017 Conference
Various inspiration speakers from #NCCL2017 provided transformational encounters for the NCCL membership. If you missed the opportunity to experience this great conference, or if you want to re-visit those moments, purchase and download the mp3 recordings for your spiritual development and nourishment. Click
here
Webinars of Faith Formation Practices
In partnership with Ave Maria Press, the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership's Adult Faith Formation committee presents a webinar series on faith formation practices for various ages. Scheduled webinars begin September. For more information and to register, click
here.
To learn more about this organization and view their resources, visit the
website.
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V ENCUENTRO 
What is the Goal of the
V Encuentro?
The 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.
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Pope Francis' Monthly Prayer Intentions on Video
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Rights of workers and the unemployed |
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.
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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!
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TeamRCIA 
TeamRCIA 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.
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Real Life Catholic's purpose is to ignite a bold, contagious faith in the heart of every Catholic in America, by building a movement of Catholics who share the beauty, power and truth of the Gospel with a world that has largely forgotten.
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.
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.
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