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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Family Ministry Network Meetings
- Sharing Best Practices for Family Ministry in the Parish: An informative get together to share ideas. Come learn what our Family Ministry Network is all about. Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Babylon. More info…
- The Road Trip: Life's Lessons on the Journey: Day of Prayer: A time to reflect, renew, re-energize. Thursday, June 7, 2012, 9:45 am - 2:30 pm in Manorville. More info…
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Ministry Leadership Training
- Formation Weekend–Collaborative Skills: Participants learn and develop leadership skills. May 18–20, 2012, Fri. 7:30 pm–Sun. noon. The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. More info…
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Annulment Information Meetings. Fr. Eric Fasano will explain the annulment process. An ample question and answer time will follow. Register Online and get more information.
Advertise the Annulment Meetings in Your Parish: materials here... |
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Dinner and Dance for Adults with Special Needs. Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Frances de Chantal, Wantagh. RSVP and payment required by May 25! More information... |
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Evening of Respite
For Families of Those with Special Needs. At St. Catherine of Sienna, Franklin Square, on June 8 from 6–8 p.m.
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Ministry of Consolation Part 2. This four day workshop, which builds on the foundation for understanding the general principles of the Order of Christian Funerals learned in Part 1, will be held on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2012 at St. Frances in Wantagh. More information... |
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Diocesan Liturgy Celebrating the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs. Families and friends are welcome to come and celebrate with us! Mass with Monsignor Robert Brennan is on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Frances in Wantagh. Coffee and cake will follow in the Parish Center. RSVP by June 6. There is no charge for this event. More information... |
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Ministry of Consolation Part 1. A foundation for understanding the general principles of the Order of Christian Funerals. Four day workshop: Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 at Most Holy Trinity, E. Hampton. More information... |
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Summer Catechist Training Sessions. For new and "nearly" new catechists...be equipped and prepared to meet your students in the Fall and still have time for fun in the sun! Three different locations, three different days of the week, only $25! Register Online and get more information. |
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Summer Workshops for Family Ministers. This three day workshop will be held on July 10-12, Wantagh or Aug. 21-23, Hampton Bays. Register Online/get more information. |
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Faith Foundations… an Introductory Adult Faith Formation Course. Participants will be introduced to the Catholic perspective on the major areas of Christian beliefs and practices. Evening course begins July 10, 2012, Wantagh. Morning course begins Aug. 7, 2012, Medford. More info… |
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Summer Evenings of Prayer and Reflection
- “Bible on the Bluff” Wed. July 11, 2012, Riverhead. Presenter: Suzanne Richards. Free will offering. More info…
- “Scripture by the Sound” Wed. August 29, 2012, Sunken Meadow Park, Kings Park. No charge. More info…
Sponsored by the PFI Alumni.
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Asperger Syndrome and PDD Meeting the Challenges in Faith Formation Class. Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Seaford. Presenter: Dr. Joanne Sgambati. Download info here. |
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Sacramental Books for Children. These sacramental books are for children who are on the Autism Spectrum and who have learning difficulties and also provide suitable material for children who have developmental disabilities as they prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. The books are for use one-on-one or with small groups and can be supplemented with diocesan approved material according to the needs of the children. Includes Picture Communication Symbols from Boardmaker (Mayer-Johnson LLC); the colorful symbols help make the theologically correct material understandable and insure the interest of the students. A list of resources is included in each book. $10.00/book includes shipping.
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Two DVD's Specifically for the Latino Catholic Community...
Un solo Señor, Una sola Fe, Un Solo Bautismo (One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism)
An introduction to infant baptism in the Roman Catholic Church.
(In Spanish) Join Father Fernando Echeverri as he unpacks the true meaning of the Catholic sacrament of baptism and the importance of ongoing faith formation. Click here for more information.…
“Planifique su Familia Naturalmente” (Plan Your Family Naturally) (In Spanish) Join Dr. Alvaro Ramos and the Cabrera, Esteban, Mazariegos and Silva families for a clear, engaging, and faithful introduction to Natural Family Planning (NFP). Click here for more information.… |
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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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NCPD Announces “A Life Like Yours”
A video that shares the story of Maddie, who reminds us of the dignity and joy that can be found in every human life. This video was produced in collaboration with NCPD by the Office of Special Needs and the Life Issues Department of the Archdiocese of Washington.Click here (http://www.ncpd.org/node/1106) to watch the video. |
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