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DVD on the sacrament of Baptism
Natural Family Plannig Video
Double DVD includes Intro to the Bible and Eucharist
When Two Become One Marriage DVD
Invite Fuzzie to your parish

All Pastoral Formation Institute Activities at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception for the weekend of February 5, 6 & 7, 2010 are cancelled due to snow storm. Although uncertain as to the amount of snowfall we may get here on Long Island, we decided it best to proceed on the side of caution in the interest of all concerned. All events will be re-scheduled.

Year for Priests

To celebrate the Year for Priests and reflect more deeply on this year’s Catechetical Sunday theme: “Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word,” we’ll be posting one brief video profile every couple of weeks of many of our priests and pastors across the diocese. In their own words, they will share with us the wisdom and experience they’ve gained by serving as pastor and “chief catechist” in the parish.


This website is here to serve all Catholics of our local Church on Long Island, and especially to support each parish community in its mission of faith formation. You will find information, resources, and many opportunities to learn more about your faith. Please contact us any time with any feedback or questions you may have.

HEC Retreat Weekend needs volunteers HEC Retreat Weekend for Adults with Special Needs in Search of Volunteers. The Retreat Weekend for adults with physical and/or developmental challenges will be held this year at Camp Alvernia from April 22 to April 25.  Coordinator, Michele Barone, needs volunteers to assist participants at the weekend. Planning meetings are March 10 and April 7 at 7 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Greenlawn.  Can you donate your time to make this a wonderful Retreat Weekend for the candidates who are ready to encounter Christ? For more info, contact Michele at 516-420-1207 or mrbarone@verizon.net.
Public Policy Convocation: People of Faith in the Public Square Convocation: People of Faith in the Public Square “Taking an Active Role in Shaping Public Policy in the 21st Century.” Saturday, Feb. 27, 1:30 pm to 5pm. Mass celebrated by Most Reverend John Dunne. More…
Divorced and Beyond Program
Facilitator Training Workshop for “Divorced & Beyond” Program
Designed for parish staff members or volunteers who would like to begin a “Divorce & Beyond” program in their parish or deanery. Thursdays, March 4 and 11, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh. More Info
Save the Date
Religious Education Materials
Building on the success of the 2009 Religious Education Week we are eagerly preparing for Religious Education Week, 2010. The dates have been set… so write them down and post them in your calendar, do whatever you can to make sure that you SAVE THE DATE! More…

Religious Education Week Materials
are now available for your parish, download here.
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Lenten Prayer Service and Brunch Saturday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh. Cost: $12.00. Pre-registration is required. More
Online Marriage Preparation Training for Parish Facilitators
ONLINE TRAINING for Marriage Facilitators
For both the new and experienced marriage facilitator’s understanding of marriage in the Catholic tradition,as well as explore components of marriage preparation in accordance with the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Policy. Next Session Begins: April 12, 2010. More
For PFI Alumni: Myers Briggs II
For PFI ALUMNI: Myers–Briggs II, Continuing the Journey…
A Myers-Briggs PFI Post Graduate Time of Enrichment at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Presenters: Dr. Georgeann Dau and Gerald Waldman. Spend the Day: Saturday, February 6 or the Weekend: Friday, February 5 – Sunday, February 7.
More Info  |  Register Online
FOCCUS Facilitator Training Workshop
Train to become a FOCCUS Facilitator to Engaged Couples
Workshop teaches how to use FOCCUS, a self-assessment tool designed to help couples learn more about themselves by promoting discussion, reflection, and dialog. Sat., March 6, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, West Islip. $15.00 per person. More
Marriage Enrichment, The Dance of Marriage: Steps for Building will be Discussed, Demonstrated, and Utilized
Marriage Enrichment: The Dance of Marriage Steps for Building Effective Couple Communication Exercises in self knowledge and skill building will be discussed and demonstrated. Wednesdays, March 10, 24, April 7, and 21. Sign up for one or all four sessions. St. Matthew Church, Dix Hills, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More
A professional development day for catechetical leaders. Topic: Bringing Catechesis and Liturgy Together. Presenter: Sr. Dooley
CATECHETICAL LEADERS Professional Development Day.
Bringing Catechesis and Liturgy Together.

FREE WORKSHOP. Tuesday, May 11, 9 to 3, at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. Presenter: Sr. Kate Dooley. Early registration is required; RSVP by April 16.
More info || Register Online
In this workshop, Being Knowing Doing, Joe Paprocki shares his journey of teaching the Catholic Faith
BEING KNOWING DOING
This workshop is designed for all Catechetical Leaders, Pastoral Associates, and Adult Faith Formation Ministers. 9:00 am to 3:30 pm: June 14 at St. Joseph’s, Babylon orJune 15, St. Sylvester’s, Medford. Cost:$20, lunch included. Early registration is required; RSVP by May 21. More… || Register Online

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
Cardinal Jean–Louis Tauran, president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, delivered this homily on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at St. Agnes Cathedral, Diocese of Rockville Centre.

Pope Benedict XVI NEW Encyclical Letter

“To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women Religious, The Lay Faithful, and All People of Good Will...”

>>CARITAS IN VERITATE on Integral Human Development in Charity and Truth.

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
An introduction to infant baptism in the Roman Catholic Church.
This DVD answers such questions as • What is baptism? • How should we prepare to baptize our child? • How do we choose godparents? • What does our own faith have to do with it? • What are we committing to in baptism? • Why is faith formation a life-long process?
Click here to view the video trailer…
Word Made Flesh Double DVD set on the Bible and the Eucharist
The Word Made Flesh Double DVD
Uncover the true meaning of the Bible and explore the mystery of the Eucharist in this double feature DVD set. “The Word Made Flesh” double DVD includes “An Introduction to the Bible” and “An Introduction to the Eucharist.”

Click here to view the video trailers…

NFP Video
“This knowledge is too fundamental for people not to know.”

Join Natural Family Planning (NFP) educators Dr. Jennifer and Matthew DeMarco as they reveal one of the Catholic Church’s best kept secrets: an effective, simple, and natural approach to family planning. This is not the old-fashioned “rhythm method.”
Click here to view the video trailer...
Preparing for Marriage
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We sincerely wish you the best and are here to assist you in realizing your full potential as a married couple. View the trailer of our DVD, “When Two Become One” to catch a glimpse of what can await you! We suggest you begin your marriage preparation in your home parish. If there is no program available in your parish, ...click here for our program offerings.
Marriage video for engaged couples
“When Two Become One” is a must see for all couples planning to enter the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic Church.

Join nationally-known host and four real life Catholic couples – engaged, newlyweds, married with children, and celebrating their 51st anniversary – as they unpack the true meaning of Catholic marriage and...
click here for more information and to view the video trailer...
distance learning on the computer
VIRTUAL LEARNING AT IT’S BEST.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre and the University of Dayton have partnered to make available a robust selection of adult religious education and faith formation courses via the internet. The “small virtual community” courses run between three to six weeks.
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