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Volume 3, Number 8 January 20, 2022
SURVEY UPDATE
We have now heard from 22 parishes regarding the Rite of Election.
Are you among the missing? Please take a moment to complete the survey. This does not have to be your final number. Registration forms will come later.
Adult Confirmation, February 20, 2022
To date, we have 6 registrations for Adult Confirmation. Visit our website or click on the pdf below for information and to register candidates.
IN SUPPORT OF Circle of Grace
As we find ourselves having to pivot from gathered to Zoom sessions, have you considered adapting a Circle of Grace lesson for an online session? We are grateful to Lisa Burkitt, North American Martyrs in Auburn for sharing her adaptation of a lesson for 9th and 10th graders. It is truly worth reading through the lesson even if you are doing a gathered session!
Some of you have asked about an “Opt Out” form. The form should be printed on parish letterhead.
Please join us for an interactive, Day of Discovery about how we can help our littlest ones ages 3, 4, 5 grow closer in their relationship with Jesus through Scripture, Liturgy and the Sacraments.
Mary Pat Heelan, Facilitator
CGS Assistant Training
"Day of Discovery"
Saturday, March 5th 9 am to 3 pm
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
5 East Main Street
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
5 East Main Street
Milford, MA 01757
Cost: $25
New CGS Training Course
Level I Part I course - for a new group
Aug. 1-6, 2022 (Monday – Saturday)
Location and times TBA
Basic Catechist Training--Scripture
Catechists can receive training in the comfort of their own home this winter
through our online Basic Catechist Certification Courses,
offered through the Office of Religious Ed.
The Scriptures will be offered from February 13th - March, 12th with instructor, Maura Sweeney.
Click on link below for more information.
Please direct any questions to Mary Pat at: mheelan@worcesterdiocese.org
Religious Ed but not Mass?
We all struggle with parents who want their children to make their First Communion but who do not come to Mass. These resources might help. Have a couple of copies on hand to give out when the appropriate moment presents itself. Each book is written for young children with a goal of engaging parents as well.
Justin and Mia Discover the Treasures of the Mass. Lacassagne and Monnerot-Dumaine. © 2020
Pflaum Publishing Group. $8.95
We Go to Mass. Skinner and Gagnon. © 2016 Novalis. Twenty-Third Publications. $ 7.95
From the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Book Study and Discipleship Training
Starts February 23rd!
All youth ministry leaders, priests, deacons, parish religious education coordinators, campus ministers, adult volunteers, parents, and anyone who works with youth are invited join in for a book study and intentional discipleship training series using the book Forming Intentional Disciples by Sherry Weddell.
