"...the Lord grants us, once again, a favorable time to prepare to celebrate with renewed hearts the great mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus..."
Pope Francis' message for Lent 2020 
Click on the image to go to the Lent and Holy Week page.
A free download from Twenty-Third Publications.  Also provided are links to helpful online resources.

Celebrate the Word of God.

Respond to Pope Francis's call to read, study, and pray with the Bible every day.
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.  

Sexual Abuse Crisis in the Church

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.
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.
Sophia Institute has a free downloadable lesson from their "Teaching with Current Events" series.  
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
Special Needs
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Catechetical Sunday theme 2019
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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