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Catechetical Issues
Pop-Up Catechesis: Letting God’s Word Sink In (Lectio Divina)
We can’t assume that the first time we say something, it has been heard and received! The same holds true with the Word of God.
Fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
“Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ is a wonderful gift which has moved the Catholic Church around the world to care more deeply for our common home and to grow closer in relationship with God, the Creator of all life.
Bereavement
Bereavement Support – St. Mary’s, E. Islip
This program is for bereaved in need of additional support and/or grief education while in an environment with others of similar circumstances.
Update
Diocese of Rockville Centre announces creation of new Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Bishop Barres appoints Father Lachlan Cameron first director
Catechetical Sunday 2020
Celebrating Catechetical Sunday 2020
The new Directory for Catechesis clearly confirms the relationship between evangelization and catechesis, one simply cannot exist without the other.
Evangelization & Catechesis
Directory for Catechesis
Presents fundamental theological-pastoral principles for the ministry of catechesis while responding to social conditions and cultural forces that shape the church’s communication of the Faith.
Support Groups
YES Community Counseling Center Virtual Bereavement and Support Group
Increasing awareness of personal and community issues promoting healthy families, and a safe community.
Upcoming Events
Sep
25
Psicología De La Recuperación: Anticipándonos a los retos que enfrentarán los jóvenes debido a la pandemia
La identificación e intervención de la ansiedad y depresión en los jóvenes.
Friday, Sep 25, 2020
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtualmente via Zoom
Oct
12
Desarrollando la Capacidad Intercultural para los Ministerios-BICM – Sesiones de la Tarde
Se ofrecerá un Taller para abordar el panorama multicultural en los programas de Formación de la Fe.
Monday, Oct 12, 2020
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Taller Virtual via Zoom
Oct
13
Desarrollando la Capacidad Intercultural para los Ministerios-BICM – Sesiones de la Mañana
Se ofrecerá un Taller para abordar el panorama multicultural en los programas de Formación de la Fe.
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Taller Virtual via Zoom
Oct
12
Building Multicultural Competences for Ministers-BICM – Evening Sessions
A workshop addressing the changing cultural landscape in our Faith Formation Programs.
Monday, Oct 12, 2020
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Oct
13
Building Multicultural Competences for Ministers-BICM – Morning Sessions
A workshop addressing the changing cultural landscape in our Faith Formation Programs.
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom