In these uncertain times, we at the VLCFF want you to know that we care. We offer our prayers and this free e-seminar to support you and your ministry.
May the Lord bless and watch over you and your loved ones.
– The VLCFF Team
Three-week e-Seminar
Begins April 5th, 2020
This list comes from Catholicicing.com.
April is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and it starts next week. This Gifts of the Holy Spirit printable craft could be a great project to work on during April. Other Holy Spirit posts and projects to check out: Catholic Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Printable For Kids {7 Craft Ideas!} Handprint Dove Holy Spirit Craft |
Dear Friend,
The past couple weeks have been challenging for all of us as we learn to adapt to restrictions on our activity and access to the sacraments. We’ve been heartened to see so many members of our community join together in spiritual solidarity, and our hope is that we can offer you additional resources that will feed your faith until life can resume with some measure of normalcy.
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PCLs and other ministers, if you need ideas on how to use Formed with your parishioners contact Maureen Larison, mlarison@archlou.org.
This is a difficult and unprecedented time for all of us.
As Catholics, we are suddenly faced with our parish doors being locked and limited access to the sacraments. This can be very disheartening. Now more than ever, we must hold fast to the great virtue of Hope.
In the words of Pope St. John Paul II “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.” We must open the doors of our hearts to Christ and trust in the Lord who will give us everything we need.
In an effort to assist Catholics everywhere, we are opening our doors to make the FORMED platform free to everyone for the next 40 days. Sign up today and get immediate access to the best Catholic movies, faith formation videos, audio talks, and great children’s videos.
If you are a parent with children home from school, make sure to utilize our faith formation curriculum. If you are already a FORMED subscriber, please consider sharing this opportunity with your friends and loved ones.
Click the link below to access FORMED and connect with your faith via iOS, Android, desktop, connected TV (TVOS and ROKU) or XBOX.
As we are gathered together in our homes, this can be a tremendous opportunity to watch something as a family that will inspire hope and remind us all that the Lord will provide for us even through these difficult times.
Pray for us. We are praying for you.
— The FORMED Team
The office of Faith Formation has come to the decision that, in light of the increased precautions we are all asked to take to ensure public safety, the following programs will be cancelled.
Please continue to follow our blog and Facebook page for the most up to date information about classes and programs.
From Loyola Press
To help schools and parishes provide continuity for their students and be constructively proactive no matter where children are spending their days, Loyola Press has created a special lesson as a companion to Growing with God: Safe and Sacred™ child safety and Catholic family living program.
This Coronavirus Response Lesson helps educators, catechists, or parents discuss the COVID-19 virus with children and teach them valuable skills. This lesson offers prevention and mitigation techniques based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance and includes a faith component to remind children of God’s unconditional love for them.
We hope these resources offer your community some comfort and hope during the current situation. Please feel free to send these resources to your community. For the most current information on the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit the CDC website.
Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Student Worksheet
Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Teacher/Catechist/Parent Pages
Growing with GOD Coronavirus Response Lesson – Lesson Resource
Formed In Faith 