Bishop William Murphy’s Pastoral Letter, “Belong More Deeply”
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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(PFI) Pastoral Formation Institute : A journey of deepening faith and discovery towards life-giving ministry. Through instruction, prayer, faith sharing and development of leadership skills, the PFI process prepares the lay Catholic adult to experience and enter more fully into the life of the Church. More info… || Click here for PFI APPLICATION FORM
Click here for Materials to Promote Awareness of PFI in Your Parish. |
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Catechetical Ministry Training
This course will explore some of the basic and creative skills for handing on the Catholic faith in parish religious formation programs for children and youth. Full Scholarships are available!
Wednesday mornings, beginning Oct 12 in Seaford. More info... |
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PFI Summer Evenings of Prayer and Reflection
Gather by the Beautiful waters of the Long Island Sound with your fellow PFI family: Participants, Alumni, Instructors, Friends.
More info... |
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Master Catechist Training
Register by August 10, 2011 for the following Courses:
Experiencing Liturgy. Medford: Tues. Aug. 16, 23, 30. 7-9 p.m.
Christian Human Sexuality. Levittown: Sat. Aug. 27. 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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ADD and ADHD: Solving the Mystery. Dr. Joanne Sgambati will provide the tools necessary to help us understand the challenges of ADD and ADHD and how we can help integrate these children into our faith formation classes.
Saturday, Aug. 20, 9:30–noon, Wantagh. More info... |
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Advocates Meeting: Affirming the Gifts of Persons with Special Needs. Tuesday, August 23, 2011. 10:00 am –noon, Levittown. More info… |
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FOCCUS Facilitator Training Workshop. Tuesday, Oct. 11 and 18, 2011, Wantagh. More Info...
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Baby Steps in Family Faith. A formational and interactive post-Baptism parenting program to foster Catholic identity and strengthen parish communities and families. This workshop will help parish leaders and ministry leaders adapt a program specific to their parish. Sept 9 & 13, Bohemia. More info...
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For Marriage Prep Facilitators. Workshop will assist marriage facilitators in preparing and updating their presentations and facilitate discussions for Pre-Cana sessions. Sep. 17 & Oct. 1, 2011, Central Islip. More info...
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ONLINE TRAINING For Marriage Prep Facilitators. For those who require a more flexible training schedule.Workshop will assist marriage facilitators in preparing and updating their presentations and facilitate discussions for Pre-Cana sessions. Begins the week of October 3. More info... |
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PFI “Sight and Sound” trip to Lancaster, PA. Join PFI Alumni, Family, and Friends.
Saturday, Oct. 15. More info/Register Online... |
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Celebrating Inclusion Awareness. Liturgy and Lunch for adults with Special needs and those who journey with them. Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Thomas More R.C. Church, Hauppauge. More info… |
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Celebrate Marriage. An enrichment day for married couples. Saturday, Oc. 22, 2011, 9 am – 4 pm, Huntington. More info… |
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Ministry Leadership Training.
- Communication Skills for Ministry: Oct. 22 & Nov. 5, 2011. Christ the King, Commack. Instructor: Suzanne Richards. More info…
- Family Ministry, The Circle of Life: Oct. 13–Nov. 10, 2011 (five sessions). St. William the Abbot, Seaford. More info…
- Liturgy: “The Unending Symphony”: Oct. 15–Nov. 19, 2011 (five sessions) at St. Elizabeth, Melville, Instructor: Msgr. Andrzej or Oct. 22–Nov. 5 (3 Saturdays) at St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays, Instructor: Mary Alice Piil. More info…
- Ochos Habitos para un Ministerio Eficaz: (Spanish) Courses offered on Fridays, Oct. 14–Nov. 4, 2011 (four sessions) in Patchogue and March 2–23, 2012 (four sessions) in Patchogue. Instructor for both sessions: José de Jesus. More info…
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Bereavement Ministry Facilitator Training. Saturdays, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 2011 at St. Thomas More Parish Center, Hauppauge. RSVP by Oct. 24. More...
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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.
Click here for more information. |
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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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