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.
Annual Summer Workshops on the Spirituality of Marriage...
>>Spirituality of Marriage Through the Middle-aged and Older Years: Thurs., July 9, 7:30 pm. Cost: $20.00, includes light supper. More... >>Natural Family Planning: Thurs., July 16, 7:30 pm. Learn how to use this safe, healthy method. Cost: $20, includes light supper. More...
>>Basic Religious Studies SUMMER 09 for Adults For Catechists, Catholic School Teachers, anyone who wants to learn more about his/her faith. Three locations, three weeks to choose from. Credit is earned towards Basic Certificate. More Info | Register Online >>TEENS ONLY! High School Basic Summer Courses. St. Luke’s, Brentwood. Christology: June 29-July 2 ; Ecclesiology: July 6-9. More...
“SCRIPTURE BY THE SOUND” A PFI Summer Evening of Prayer and Reflection.
Gather by the beautiful L.I. Sound with your fellow PFI family: Instructors, Participants, Alumni, and Friends. Wed, July 8, 6PM – Dusk., Sunk Meadow State Park, Kings Park. No Cost. More...
ADVOCATES MEETINGS: Building Awareness, Acceptance, and Community. Affirming the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs.
Thurs, July 9, 7 pm – 9 pm, St. Patrick, Bay Shore. More...
Thursday, July 16, 7:30 pm – 9:30 p.m., St. Kilian, Farmingdale. More...
CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE: A PROPHETIC CALL The Word of God calls all Christians to live a life of justice. Students will expand their knowledge of the challenges facing today’s complicated world by exploring and focusing on the Tenets of Catholic Social Teaching as prepared by the Bishops of the United States.
Mondays and Wednesdays, July 13, 15, 20, 22. 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Instructor: Pat Leonard, Professor of Theology, St. John’s University. If you have a desire to understand more fully the call of Jesus to build justice, then these four summer evenings are for you! Cost: $40.00 plus cost of book. More information.
>>CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT 1 Day Workshop Will teach catechists creative and innovative ways to share and teach the complex subject of faith. August 1 in Babylon and August 29 in Medford, 9 am to 3:30 p.m. More info | Register Online Here
>>MASTER CATECHIST TRAINING • August 1 – St. Sylvester Parish, Medford, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• August 3 – St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• August 4 – St. Joseph, Babylon, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. More info...
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.”
“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...
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.
“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...
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. Click here for more information.
