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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.
LENT 2010: Our Lenten Journey
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March 10, 2010
For your further spiritual reflection during Lent, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s website offers a video reflection on each day’s scripture reading as well as other interesting videos concerning our Catholic faith. Follow this link: http://www.usccb.org/
video/reflections.shtml.
Here you will find suggestions and resources to help you in your Lenten practice: www.usccb.org/lent.
In addition, AmericanCatholic.org offers Lent FAQs and Lent Day by Day. |
The above photo are ashes
distributed on Ash Wednesday
at St. Frances de Chantal parish, Wantagh.
Photograph by Doris Nigro,
Ash Wednesday, 2007. |
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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.
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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 24, April 7, and 21. Sign up for one or all sessions. St. Matthew Church, Dix Hills, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More… |
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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… |
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK
March 14 – 21, 2010: When we recognize the work being done by catechetical leaders, catechists, and volunteers of the Catholic Church of Long Island. More…
Religious Education Week Materials: Are now available for your parish, download here.
>>DOWNLOAD POSTER HERE
PUBLISHERS’ SHOWCASE: March 16, 8:30 to 1:00, Dix Hills. More… || Register Online
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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…
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Caring for the Caregiver
This day of recollection, refreshment, and support is designed for caregivers of adults and/or children with special needs. Date: April 24, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at Maria Regina Pastoral Center, Seaford. Cost: $15 includes lunch, presentations and materials. This day is funded in part by the Theresa Foundation. More…
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Ministry of Consolation Course Part I
For the development and training of teams of lay ministers so they may provide the parish with a ministry of consolation. More… |
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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. Cancelled due to snow,
re-scheduled dates to be announced. |
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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 |
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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. |
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ADVOCATES MEETING:
Affirming the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi, Greenlawn. More… |
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CIVIL LAW AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION. This workshop is for Catechetical Leaders, Pastoral Associates, and Youth Ministers. June 1, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. Cost:$35, lunch included. RSVP by April 30. More… || Register Online
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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
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Pathways Awareness Awards Granted
The Diocesan Ministry with Persons with Special Needs received a grant for $1000.
Plus, ten-year-old John Mitchell of St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Franklin Square won a grant for his parish. Deadline for 2010 Award: Aug. 1, 2010. More…
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Master Catechist Training
Topic: Jesus, Discipleship, & Stewardship
6:45 pm to 8:45 pm on Monday, August 9, 16, 23 at St. Sylvester Church, Medford or Tuesday, August 10, 17, 24 at St. Bernard Church, Levittown. Cost: $40. Presenter: Cathy Roberts. RSVP: July 30. More… |
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JOIN PFI 2010:
A two-year process of personal, spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation for adult Catholics.
The Pastoral Formation Institute offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith-sharing and development of leadership skills. More… || Go to PFI Homepage |
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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?
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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.”
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“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.”
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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. |
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“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... |
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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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