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Volume 2, Number 17 February 5, 2021
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Basic Catechist Training--Winter, 2021
Winter is the perfect time to take an online Basic Catechist Certification Course--offered through the Office of Religious Education.
Echoes Emmaus Basic Course starting soon:
Catholic Morality will be offered from Feb 14 - Mar 13 with facilitator, Judi Brennan
To register and to see our online training schedule for 2021, click on the link below.
LENT is around the corner!
FOR TEENS . . .
Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (third place, books for teens).
Are you looking for a daily Lenten resource for teens that meets them right where they are in life?
Husband-and-wife youth ministry experts Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady offer realistic and engaging spiritual guidance for Lent that includes timely topics for teens such as relationships, being your best, competition, control, fear, and forgiveness.
The simple format of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens offers depth without complexity and direction without pressure. Each daily devotion is based on a Bible passage that connects with a topic important to teens and offers exercises and activities to help teens grow closer to Christ.
FREE Video Series for Teens!
Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGrady introduce their book, Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, and this companion video series. These videos will help teens walk through Lent with purpose and intention, going beyond the typical sacrifices of giving something up and truly growing in their friendship with Christ. These videos are perfect for classroom reflection and discussion!
They can also be used independently to share with your teens each week during Lent.
-- Darleen Farland
FOR ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FAMILIES . . .
The first pdf “Celebrating Lent and Holy Week” is a guide to the other pdfs at this link:
FOR CATECHISTS...
Lenten Retreat with Father Richard Fragomeni
Thursday February 11th, 3:00-4:30 EST
Join Father Richard as he guides us through a 90 minute reflection on healing and unity on this World Day of the Sick. The Catholic Church marks the annual day on February 11th, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
When: Feb 11, 2021 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Lenten Retreat with Fr. Richard Fragomeni
Register in advance for this webinar retreat: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W-ATA7neQy-eVUpfFpqfkQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Rev. Richard N. Fragomeni is a priest in good standing of the Diocese of Albany, NY. He holds a STB in Theology and an MA in Religious Studies from the University of Louvain, Belgium, and a Ph.D in Religion and Culture from the Catholic University of America.
He serves as the Chairperson of the Department of Word and Worship at The Catholic Theological Union, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Liturgy and Homiletics. He is a published author of numerous books, including serving as contributing author of the Blest Are We catechetical series published by RCL Benziger.