
With the COVID- 19 social distancing restrictions still in place many catechists and teachers are looking to online options for their professional development and faith formation. The University of Dayton, through its Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF), offers…
Read MoreAuthor: AGNES KOVACS is the Director of Continuing Formation at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology and has a certificate in Pastoral Care with a specialty in reflective practices. “Hospitality matters because it is necessary for fulfilling the evangelization mission of…
Read More“These are huge, huge, huge spiritual benefits! We would never want to deny this powerful step in the conversion process to the elect. Because this step is so crucial to their spiritual conversion and their preparation for initiation, all three…
Read MoreBecause baptisms have been postponed, this may be the first time you have had catechumens in your RCIA process in the summer. And the anxiety and grief caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing some new seekers to inquire…
Read MoreOne common refrain I have heard frequently (and even said myself) over the last six weeks of the pandemic shutdown has been: “I could never have imagined something like this!” This is a sentiment that makes perfect sense to me. Our current…
Read MoreOn Friday, May 1, Archbishop Gomez will lead the country in a prayer which consecrates the United States to Mary, Mother of the Church. Canada, too, has chosen this day to offer prayers and to consecrate their country to Mary,…
Read MoreJoin NCCL for a 2-week virtual event May 13-15 and May 19-21 featuring networking, professional development, workshops, resources, and opportunities for prayer. This virtual gathering will remind us of our mission and equip us to be bearers of hope, healers…
Read MoreThe following virtual gatherings are free and open to all: parish staffs and parishioners, the elect, catechumens, and candidates. At Home with the Word: A Weekly Easter Retreat Thursdays at 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT Cost: Free Register here: org/s/gatherings…
Read MoreGood morning campers. Hope everyone is well. Tomorrow is Earth Day. Please recall Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s invitation to consider the great gift of our earth. Plenty of time in the coming weeks to plant a wildflower garden. https://cclou.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CCL_WildflowerGardenGuide.pdf Peace…
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