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Faith Formation
Join Pope Francis for special prayer and blessing Friday at 1 pm
Join Pope Francis on Friday, March 27 for a special Urbi et Orbi blessing live from St. Peter's Square. The prayer and blessing will be broadcast on CFN (Catholic Faith Network) at 1 p.m. EDT
Faith Formation
Recursos para la Pastoral durante la Crisis de Covid-19
El V Encuentro ha compilado una lista de recursos proporcionados por organizaciones católicas.
Religious Education
Online Lesson Plans and Resources for Religious Education
With the rapidly evolving Coronavirus situation, we wanted to provide you with a list of resources and documents to continue religious education learning at home.
Special Needs
Special Needs Learning Materials – Loyola Press
Loyola Press Christ Out Life, Finding God, and Free Growing with God Teaching Resource
Faith Formation
Join Theology of the Body Institute on Facebook for Stations of the Cross
Please join members of the Theology of the Body Institute Staff as we pray the Stations of the Cross for Vocations at 3 p.m. EST on Friday, March 27.
Faith Formation
40 aniversario del asesinato de San Romero
Monseñor Óscar Romero fue asesinado mientras celebraba Misa el 24 de marzo de 1980 por un francotirador, con la complicidad y colaboración del gobierno.
Faith Formation
Remembering Saint Romero on the 40th anniversary of his martyrdom
On the 40th anniversary of Oscar Romero's martyrdom, learn more about this saintly witness of faith's commitment to serving as the "voice of the voiceless."
DRVC School of Missionary Disciples
Classes Now Online – Las Clases En Linea
DRVC School of Missionary Disciples classes are online.
Upcoming Events
Mar
30
Basic Religious Studies Course (2020) – New Testament
This course is for anyone pursuing a Basic Religious Studies certificate. This series of courses is designed for teachers, catechists and interested adults.
Monday, Mar 30, 2020
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
St. Mary’s Church (Basement, Marian Room)
West Islip
Apr
4
LI Catholic Youth Day 2020
All teens in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend with their respective parish or school leaders.
Saturday, Apr 4, 2020
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
St. Anthony's High School
Apr
22
Adult Education Offering: Basic Theology 2020
Participants will be introduced to the structure, content and themes of the major books of the New Testament.
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2020
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St. Patrick Church Parish Center: Small Meeting Room
Apr
28
Introduction to Liturgy
New Basic Religious Studies program on the liturgy.
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Mar
31
Bishop Andrzej’s Lecture Series: Liturgical Catechesis
Join Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski on a workshop series explaining various parts of the Mass.
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Curé of Ars Parish - School Auditorium
Bereavement
Apr
11
Bereavement Facilitator Training Level I & II – Hampton Bays
Facilitator training builds on the foundation for understanding the general principles of Bereavement Ministry.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2020
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
St. Rosalie's
West Babylon
Bereavement
Apr
25
Bereavement Facilitator Training Level I & II – East Islip
Facilitator training builds on the foundation for understanding the general principles of Bereavement Ministry.
Saturday, Apr 25, 2020
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
St. Mary’s
West Babylon
May
3
Té para Madres e Hijas – Maravillosamente Hechas (a Imagen de Dios)
Este Té para Madres e Hijas le presentará las enseñanzas de la Iglesia Católica en cuanto a la Dignidad Humana y como respondemos al llamado de Dios de vivir una vida de virtud.
Sunday, May 3, 2020
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Rosalie Parish