The Office of Faith Information - Diocese of Rockville Centre

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• Are you just starting out in your Catechetical ministry?
• Have you been doing it for a few years and feel like you need some new ideas and new energy?
• Are you willing to spend time with fellow Catechists?
• Do you believe we “learn something new every day?”

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Come join us and other Catechists for four, 2 hour sessions and leave with ideas, materials and a new outlook toward your ministry.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Topics will include:

• What and who is a Catechist?
• What is my understanding of the Catholic teachings?
•  How do I plan a Catechetical Session?

Instructor:
Lisette Robustelli, Associate Director, Office of
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Ss. Cyril and Methodius Parish
125 Half Hollow Rd, Deer Park, NY 11729

Dates:
September 9, 11, 16 and 18, 2019
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Cost:
$20.00 per person

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This year’s Catechetical Congress promises once again to be exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding. The worship, keynote address, and many workshops will touch on every aspect of catechetical parish ministry.

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This facilitator series builds on Part I Training for understanding the specific principles of Bereavement Ministry and starting a support group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This course will instruct on: [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

• Forming a Group
• The Group Process
• Recap the “Lazarus Program”

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• Helping Children & Adolescents Deal With Grief
• Specific Grief Issues
• Mentoring, Follow-Up, Resources

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”sky”][vc_column_text]For the development and training of teams or individuals so they may provide the parish with a ministry to the bereaved. For those who have completed Part I. A certificate of completion will be given to those individuals who have completed the training.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Location:
St. Mary’s Parish
White House Conference Room
20 Harrison Ave, East Islip, NY 11730

Cost: $40.00 per person[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Day/Dates:

Saturdays, September 28 and October 5, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Presenter: Margaret Peterson, RN, MS in Mental Health

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Advanced Registration is required.

Please fill out the form below to register or download the flyer.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This facilitator series builds on Part I Training for understanding the specific principles of Bereavement Ministry and starting a support group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This course will instruct on: [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

• Forming a Group
• The Group Process
• Recap the “Lazarus Program”

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• Helping Children & Adolescents Deal With Grief
• Specific Grief Issues
• Mentoring, Follow-Up, Resources

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”sky”][vc_column_text]For the development and training of teams or individuals so they may provide the parish with a ministry to the bereaved. For those who have completed Part I. A certificate of completion will be given to those individuals who have completed the training.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Location:
Our Lady of Victory
201 Plainfield Ave, Floral Park, NY 11001

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Mondays, September 30,
October 7, 21, and 28, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Patricia Woods

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Advanced Registration is required.

Please fill out the form below to register or download the flyer.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This facilitator series builds on Part I Training for understanding the specific principles of Bereavement Ministry and starting a support group.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This course will instruct on: [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

• Forming a Group
• The Group Process
• Recap the “Lazarus Program”

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• Helping Children & Adolescents Deal With Grief
• Specific Grief Issues
• Mentoring, Follow-Up, Resources

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=”sky”][vc_column_text]For the development and training of teams or individuals so they may provide the parish with a ministry to the bereaved. For those who have completed Part I. A certificate of completion will be given to those individuals who have completed the training.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Location:
St. Rosalie Parish
31 E. Montauk Hwy, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

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Saturdays, October 19 and 26, 2019
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Presenter: Dr. Chris Hayes

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Advanced Registration is required.

Please fill out the form below to register or download the flyer.

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Course topics will include:

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• Understanding the meaning of being called
• Discerning the call
• Understanding the theology of ministry to the sick and the ministry of accompaniment
• Developing the skills to serve

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• Understanding the sacramental nature of visiting the sick
• Understanding the unique roles of parish and hospital ministry
• Integrating the theory and practice of the ministry to the sick

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Eucharistic Minister Training Part B

Location, Dates, & Time:

Mercy Medical Center
(meet in the main lobby)
1000 North Village Avenue
Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Saturdays, November 16 and 23, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

AND

Saturday, December 7, 2019
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Presenters:

James Spencer, Senior Vice President
for Mission and Ministry CHSLI

Dr. Joseph Walters, DMin, JD, MAPC, BCC
Director of Pastoral Care

Fr. Norbert D’Souza
Mercy Medical Center

Cost: $40 per person

 Attendance required at all  3 sessions

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All appropriate candidates are encouraged to apply for this ministry.

Appropriate candidates unable to pay the tuition will be granted scholarships.

Advanced registration is required

For more information, contact Elizabeth Ramirez 516-678-5800 ext. 408 | eramirez@drvc.org

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Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Matthew 19:14

Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.

Presider
Msgr. William Koenig

St. Agnes Cathedral
29 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre, New York

All are welcome

Come early to inscribe your child’s name in the “Book of Families”

No Registration is required.

For more information contact
Lucy Creed, Associate Director
516-678-5800 x236 | lcreed@drvc.org

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This course is for anyone pursuing a Basic Religious Studies certificate.
This series of courses is designed for teachers, catechists and interested adults.

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Course Offered

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Mondays, January 6, 13, 27, February 3, and 10, 2020[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Time: 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Location: St. Mary’s Elementary School Building (Marian Room)
1300 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, NY 11030

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Further Courses Offered

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]New Testament
Mondays, February 24, March 2, 9, 16,and 23, 2020

Christology
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Church
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For more information contact eramirez@drvc.org or 516-678-5800 ext. 408

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Completion of all six sessions is required to gain a Basic Religious Studies certificate.

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For individuals wishing to be members of an RCIA team in a parish

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Topics Will Include:

• Theology of the Sacraments of Initiation. Historical overview of the rite.
• Breaking Open the Word with Catechumens:
  • the importance of faith sharing and teachings, based on the lectionary readings.
  • apply and experience Breaking Open the Word of God and explore ways to implement in a parish.
• RCIA Process During the Season of Lent
• Liturgical Rites
• Post-baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy

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Location: Our Lady of Grace
666 Albin Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704
Dates: Wednesday, January 15 22, 29 (Room 109);
and February 19, 2020 (Room 106)
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $40.00 per person

Please note: You must attend all sessions

For more information contact
Lucy Creed (516) 678-5800 ext 236 | lcreed@drvc.org

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Location: St. Aidan (Peter & Paul Room in Parish Center)
505 Willis Ave, Williston Park, NY 11596

When: Wednesdays, January 22, 29; February 5, and 12, 2020
from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Instructor: Mary Alice Piil, CSJ.

Cost: $40.00 per person

This is a Level I Course. Advanced registration is required.

A foundation for understanding the general principles of the Order of Christian Funerals. For the development and training of teams of lay ministers so they may provide the parish with a ministry
of consolation. Also ideal for new volunteers in existing ministry, this course will instruct on the methods of outreach to families at the time of death of a loved one.

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