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Dear Faith Formation, Pastoral Assistants and Catechists,
During the week of June 17 to the 21st of this month, Tracey Joy, PAFF in St. Joseph's, Vancouver and I had the opportunity to attend the Institute on the Catechism Convocation at the St. Mary's of the Lake University in Mundalein, IL.
Bishops, priests, religious women, deacons, super intendents of Catholic Schools, diocesan directors and catechists learned and talked about the future of the Evangelizing Catechesis based on the vision of the Institute: "At the heart of the Church’s mission to all people, an evangelizing catechesis seeks to deepen a personal encounter with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit: It proclaims the core message of the Gospel, the kerygma; it accompanies people to a response of faith and conversion to Christ; it provides a systematic exposition of God’s revelation within the communion of the Catholic Church; and it sends out missionary disciples as witnesses to the good news of salvation."
The focus of this convocation was centered around two themes:
- The Directory for Catechesis and an evangelizing catechesis offered the opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of how catechetical resources that promote an ‘evangelizing catechesis’ can be at the service of new parish, family, and school initiatives.
- The new Handbook for the Catechetical Accompaniment Process and plans for its implementation was unveiled and discussed. This major initiative of the Institute is expected to have a very positive impact upon the integration of an evangelizing catechesis into our parishes and schools.
It was an honor to attend this Convocation and interchange ideas with a variety of participants. As we receive more information from the Institute this will be shared in our next newsletters or in our Facebook page: Archdiocese of Seattle Faith Formation.
We wish you a safe and rested summer and thank you for all of your great work in your ministry.
Carlos Carrillo
Director of Lifelong Formation Department
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Annual Faith Formation Conference 2024
On June 8, 2024, we had our annual conference sponsored by the Augustine Institute. We had the participation not only Pastoral Assistants of Faith Formation and Youth Ministers, but also catechists, which reinforced the participation and gave us the opportunity to share with them the same formation.
Our Auxiliary Bishop, Frank Schuster celebrated the opening Mass and emphasized the importance of evangelization and catechesis in our parishes.
Dr. Ben Akers, was our keynote speaker and he provided us with three presentations in which he reviewed the essential characteristics of the Christian life: walking guided by the Word, praying as a disciple, and forming ourselves to be missionary disciples. In these presentations we gained tools to be better disciples of Christ and follow his footsteps.
Many thanks to all who participated and especially to our Lifelong Formation department staff and the Augustine Institute for their sponsorship.
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Archdiocesan Children's Prayer Book
The Archdiocese of Seattle Children's Prayer is available for order! If you would like to order printed copies for your programs, please fill out order form.
Order now for your Fall programs!
- New payment options! Credit card payments can be taken at time of ordering or you can choose to pay later (send check or be billed - parish only).
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Order form is available online so you can refer parents/guardians to visit the webpage and order directly.
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Spanish/English & Vietnamese/English are available online only.
- Contact Lisa Hillyard with any questions.
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Archdiocese of Seattle Safe Environment Program
Earlier this month, an email was sent out to those involved in Faith Formation from our Archdiocesan Safe Environment Coordinator, Cathy Wiswell regarding updates and implementation of the safety program, Circle of Grace. Please see below for the information provided in the email. PDF's mentioned are linked below. Please contact Cathy if you have any questions or need more information at safeenvironmentprogram@seattlearch.org
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Maryknoll Bilingual Workshop
This workshop will focus on the methodology of the pastoral circle: see-judge-act that integrates the Scriptures and the Social Doctrine of the Church to discover how your own story is interwoven in the mission of God's love. Lunch is included and there is no cost for your participation. Facilitator: Jacquelyn Hopper. October 19, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm at the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery. For more information and to register, click here.
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Local Eucharistic Congress
The Archdiocese of Seattle is hosting a local version of the National Eucharistic Congress! This summer, Catholics will travel from every corner of our archdiocese to experience the real presence of Jesus Christ! This local Congress includes all of the activities that are taking place at the national event: inspirational talks, adoration, praise & worship music, prayer, a Eucharistic procession, and Mass. Local Congress takes place at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Tacoma on July 20, 2024 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Click here for more details and registration (for headcount purposes).
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Update on the OCIA New Translation
The USCCB has shared the timeline for the implementation of the new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. The ritual text will be available for sale November 1, 2024 with a first use date of December 1, 2024 (First Sunday of Advent). Mandatory use for the new text will be March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday). While the ritual and study editions will not be available until November 1, formation resources related to the new translation will be available beginning August 1, 2024. Visit www.ltp.org/ocia for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get the new rite book?
- The first available date to receive the ritual text will be November 1.
What editions will LTP be publishing?
- We will be able to share that news with you on June 1.
Is the Spanish version changing too?
- Yes. Updates have been made to the Ritual de la Iniciación cristiana de adultos (RICA) and a new translation will be made available. The timeline for implementation is the same for the Spanish and English editions.
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CCP & Train the Trainer Information
Attention Certified Catechists! Do you want to start a Catechetical Certification Program cohort in your parish family or region?
The Lifelong Formation Department is offering a Train the Trainer on July 12 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Chancery. Must be a certified catechist, either through CCP or a Graduate Degree in Theology.
Please email joseph.tancioco@seattlearch.org no later than July 6th.
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Catechetical Sunday 2024 Theme
Catechetical Sunday is September 15, 2024! This year's theme: "Lord, when did we see you hungry". The image for this year is the icon of Servant of God Dorothy Day (iconographer Kelly Latimore) and promotional materials will be available mid-May.
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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 JULY.
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Please note: If you receive this newsletter before the beginning of the next month, content on the webpage will not update until the 1st of each month. | |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - July 16 | |
Sts. Joachim & Anne - July 26 | |
Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus - July 29 | |
- Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
- Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were siblings who lived in Bethany. They shared a close bond with Jesus Christ, providing us with valuable insights into the depths of faith, devotion, and friendship with the Son of God. (Keep Reading...)
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Ignatius of Loyola - July 31 | |
July Monthly Devotion - The Precious Blood of Jesus | |
- From the time of the Passion, when Christ poured out His blood for our salvation, the faithful have practiced devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. In the month of July, the Church honors the Precious Blood and encourages us in this devotion. The traditional feast day devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ is July 1st. (Keep Reading...)
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Independence Day - July 4 | |
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week - July 21-27 | |
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly - July 28 | |
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Pope Francis established a World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly which took place for the first time on Sunday 25 July 2021.
Second time on Sunday 24 July 2022.
Third time on Sunday 23 July 2023.
Fourth time on Sunday 28 July 2024
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated for the fourth time in 2024 on Sunday 28 July - the Sunday closest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, Grandparents of Jesus.
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For more feast days & observances not included here, visit the Liturgical Calendar resource page. | |
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Train the Trainer- Catechetical Certification Program - July 12, 2024 at the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery, Seattle - More info to come.
Marriage & Family Life Coordinators Meeting - September 13, 2024 at the Isaac Orr Conference Room, Seattle - More info to come.
New Minister Orientation & Fall Gathering - September 17, 2024 at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center, Federal Way - More info to come.
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Lifelong Formation
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