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Forming faith
​in the Diocese of Rochester
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Join the WINE Advent book club!  Nov. 3-Dec. 15, 2019
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HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT VIOLENCE, CRIME, AND WAR
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This short article is helpful for parents who are wondering how to talk to their children about graphic images and horrific headlines that appear in the media regarding current events.  The author divides her practical tips into age appropriate segments for ages 2-6, 7-12, and teens.  

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Resources for catechists from Loyola Press.  
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Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Church

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These are the complete texts from the February, 2019 Vatican meeting, including all the presentations, homilies, and victim testimonies. An available study guide provides suggestions for leading parish sessions on this sensitive topic.
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The FDLC has created a free and very helpful resource for parishes and communities to use in response to clergy sexual abuse, cover-ups, and mismanagement in our Church.
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Sophia Institute has a free downloadable lesson from their "Teaching with Current Events" series.  
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The Parish Emergency Kit will assist parish leaders in responding to instances of violence or natural disasters through Mass, prayer services, being a place of gathering, hospitality and welcome, or community outreach.  A supplement, specifically designed to help pastoral leaders respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church, is also available as an e-resource.
Faith formation approaches
Safe Environment
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Catechetical Sunday theme 2019
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Click on the image above to go to the USSCB site for information on this year's theme.. 
Free Catechetical Sunday kit from Sadlier Religion.  In English and Spanish.
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  • Home
  • Sacraments
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Reconciliation
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • RCIA
  • Saints
  • Age groups
    • Elementary PreK-4th grade
    • Grades 5-8
    • Teens (grades 9-12)
    • Adults
  • Topics
    • Prayer and Spirituality
    • Vocations
    • Social Justice
    • Pope
  • The Liturgical Year
    • Liturgical year A
    • Advent & Christmas
    • Lent and Holy Week
    • Easter
    • Pentecost