Guidebook Programs, Events, and Initiatives — September 2015 Through August 2016 School of Evangelization Guidebook Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Guidebook Programs, Events, and Initiatives — September 2015 through August 2016 School of Evangelization Guidebook Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn

Table of Contents

Welcome ...... 2 Meet Me in Church! ...... 3 Adult Faith Formation ...... 3 Pastoral Institute ...... 4 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – RCIA ...... 6 Marriage Ministry ...... 7 Marriage Enrichment ...... 9 Respect Life Ministry ...... 10 Young Adult Faith Formation (Age 18 through 39) ...... 14 Adolescent Faith Formation – Youth Ministry ...... 14 Youth Ministry ( Junior High School and High School) Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Children’s Catechesis ...... 17 Special Needs Religious Education ...... 18 Collaborators ...... 19

Adult Faith Formation Courses and Workshops Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Program ...... 33 Living and Leading by Faith Course Descriptions ...... 33 How to Register for Courses and Events ...... 44 School of Evangelization Calendar ...... 45 Pre-Cana Schedule ...... 51 Living and Leading by Faith Course Schedule ...... 54 Staff Directory ...... 64 Summary of Services Provided to Parishes ...... 65

hether you are seeking a new or deeper relationship with God, are an inactive Catholic, or a semi-active Catholic, or even a missionary disciple, the Diocese of Brooklyn provides many Wopportunities to learn and grow in faith . While many faith formation courses are offered online through My Catholic Faith Delivered, they are also offered locally for people of all ages, along with small and large group gatherings such as RENEW, Living the Eucharist, various Bible study offerings, as well as annual diocesan sponsored Convocations and Congresses . By actively joining in the celebration of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, Holy Hours, novenas, processions, retreats and days or evenings of reflection, and other liturgical practices already taking place in parishes and our Catholic schools and academies in Brooklyn and Queens, we grow in our love for and knowledge of Christ and His Church and invite others to do the same . As a baptized Catholic, called to be a missionary disciple, our goal is to be a bearer of the Good News found in the Gospels and an active evangelizer of others seeking an understanding of our Catholic faith .

I encourage you to carefully read this School of Evangelization Guidebook and take advantage of the offerings provided for you, your family, and your friends . Find your local parish in Brooklyn or Queens by using the online parish locator (www .bqonlineformation .org) or become reconnected with your local parish if you have been away from the Church . Join a parish group, develop a family faith plan, participate in one or more of the events found at the end of this Guidebook, reflect on what will benefit your relationship with our loving God, and seek ways to begin or enhance your relationship with our loving God . I ask the Lord to extend His choicest blessings upon you and your loved ones, especially during this coming Year of Mercy . Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph .D ., D .D . Bishop of Brooklyn

The School of Evangelization joins together an array of persons and programs devoted to renewing our local church with the joy of the Gospel . Each one of the courses, conferences, and catechetical resources found in this Guidebook offers an opportunity to encounter Christ through the treasures of Scripture, Tradition, and theology practiced with the mind of the Church . This encounter always evokes joy because Jesus Christ is the love of God made flesh (cf . 1 John 4:16; John 1:14), and his loving presence has the power to heal wounded lives and promote a culture of encounter . Those involved in the SOE sponsored programs, as administrators and instructors, deserve the gratitude of the entire diocese for their hard work and courage to embrace new approaches to faith formation and theological education . I am proud to count as colleagues the lay leaders, consecrated women and men, and brother priests and deacons who engage in these ministries . May God use them as instruments for leading others to know and love Christ more deeply . Most Reverend James Massa, Ph .D ., D .D . Moderator of the Curia & Vicar for Evangelization

Welcome to the School of Evangelization!

This past year, the staff saw a tremendous increase in the number of individuals participating in the courses, events, and initiatives sponsored by the Diocesan School of Evangelization . At least 50% more people took part in nearly every major event! The Diocese of Brooklyn is a vibrant community of Catholics eager to grow in their faith, and share it . A new diocesan website meetmein church. , created by the DeSales Media Group, was launched on May 21, 2015 to assist individuals, families, and parish/ school/academy communities .

This School of EvangelizationGuidebook for the Catechetical/Pastoral Year 2015-2016, is divided into three parts for easy use: an overview of all resources and services available in the Diocese; a catalog of courses and workshops offered through theLiving and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Formation Program; and the School of Evangelization Calendar and Directory . We have provided courses and events for those who are “seeking,” those who have been away from the Faith, those who are somewhat connected to the Faith, and those who actively participate in the life of the Church .

This is the first year of our four-year Diocesan plan called theJoy of Encountering Christ: the Family’s Hope. The six goals of this plan are: offer multiple opportunities for people to encounter Christ; increase full, active, and conscious participation in the Mass; increase daily prayer among all Catholics; attract and support inactive Catholics; enhance participation in parish life/religious education at all levels of Faith Formation; and invite and welcome seekers . Please go to meetmein church. for resources to assist you in actualizing these goals in your life . This year also coincides with Pope Francis’ visit to the United States to conclude with the Eighth Annual World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as the conclusion of the Year of Consecrated Life and the beginning of the Year of Mercy . Theodore J . Musco Executive Director, School of Evangelization Director, Office of Faith Formation

Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy December 8, 2015 – November 20, 2016

The events highlighted in yellow on pages 45 - 51 will focus our attention on themes of Mercy . Check often at www.meetmein.church thoughout the Year of Mercy for more opportunitties .

Official Year of Mercy website:www iubilaeummisericordiae. va.

and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Meet Me in Church! Program has been developed to educate adult Catho- lics . While it is required for all catechists and catechet- econnect . Re-engage with the Church, the ical leaders, the courses are open to all adult learners community, and with God! If you’re new to the and can be found at www .bqonlineformation .org . R Catholic Church, discover it’s irresistible beauty . Diocesan Faith Groups If you want to know more, mine the treasure of our rich Deposit of Faith . Come and celebrate the joy of a Endow life lived fully in Jesus Christ! Endow (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Meet Me in Church Women) is a Catholic study program that engages is an online hub the intellect of women and teenage girls to help them connecting you to understand their God-given dignity, and respond to information, courses, our culture’s desperate need for an authentic feminine and events in our diocese . Here’s an overview of the presence to transform every aspect of life and society . School of Evangelization resources and services . We believe that education is one of the fundamental aspects of cultural change . Pope John Paul II’s 1995 World Day of Peace message included this important Adult Faith Formation reminder: “Time dedicated to education is time truly well spent, because it determines a person’s future, and therefore the future of the family and of the whole How can I learn more about our Faith of society ”. and get to know and love Jesus Endow attracts women from all walks of life who are at and His Church better? various places on their faith journey, as well as pre-teen and teenage girls who are discovering their individual Overview and spiritual identity . We have developed a comprehensive program that is understandable and embraced In Our Hearts Were Burning With Us: A Pastoral by women and girls in the pew—because that is who Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States we are too: faithful wives, mothers, daughters, and (Washington, DC: USCCB, 2005), the bishops of career women . the United States identify three major goals of Adult Faith Formation . Adult Faith Formation invites the Symbolon adult Catholic to: TheSymbolon series is a compelling presentation of 1 . deepen their conversion to the Lord . the Catholic Faith . Through beautifully crafted teach- 2 . actively participate in the life of the Church . ing and state-of-the-art video, author and speaker 3 . accept their rightful place in the Church’s Dr . Edward Sri leads a team of dynamic teachers who mission to evangelize . provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of what the Catholic Church teaches and how to live it . Since adults are called to be disciples of Christ through ✣✣ Comprehensive study of the Faith Baptism, programs of Adult Faith Formation assist in better understanding the Catholic Faith as well as its ✣✣ Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, practical application in living a Christian life . and Calcutta Sponsored by the School of Evangelization, the Living ✣✣ A team of expert teachers

✣✣ Solid theology, simply explained Pastoral Institute ✣✣ Life application throughout every episode

Go to www .bqonlineformation .org . How do I deepen my involvement Parish Offerings in our Catholic Faith? Many parishes offer opportunities for adults to Foundations for learn more about our Catholic Faith . Please consult Ministry Program your local parish bulletin or website for information regarding Scripture study, small Catholic community The ten-week, twenty-hourFoundations for Ministry groups, courses, workshops, and other gatherings . Program is designed to meet the needs of women and men who may be discerning participation in the three- Online Adult Faith year Lay Ministry Program, as well as those persons Formation Course already involved in ministry or on parish pastoral Providers councils who want a theological update . The program addresses major theological themes within the context The School of Evangelization partners withMy of the adult learning model . Catholic Faith Delivered (MCFD), the Catholic Distance University (CDU) in Virginia, and the STEP Program Description: TheFoundations for Minis- Program at the University of Notre Dame and others try Program is offered in English, Spanish, Creole, to provide online courses that are available for adults Mandarin and Polish . Each week a different topic is to take at any time . introduced . The ten topics are: Week 1: Theology as a field of study My Catholic Faith Delivered Week 2: Emerging role of the laity For information and to register, please go to Week 3: Structure and mission of the Church www .bqonlineformation .org . Week 4: Jesus: His message, His ministry Catholic Distance University – CDU Week 5: Introduction to Sacred Scripture For information and to register, go to www .cdu .edu . Week 6: A people of prayer USCCB Leadership Institute Week 7: Introduction to liturgy Week 8: A people of action/morality For information and to register, go to www usccb. .org/ Week 9: One Church/many faces beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/leadership-institute/ Week 10: Theological reflection Notre Dame’s Satellite Theological Lay Ministry Program Education Program – STEP The three-yearLay Ministry Program prepares women For information and to register, go to and men to be volunteer pastoral leaders capable of www .news .nd .edu/news/22528-the-step-program- coordinating a particular ministry in the parish as an theology-online . individual or a member of a team . Serving under the direction of the pastor/administrator or parish staff A complete listing of courses and workshops begin member, the individual has limited program responsi- on page 33 . bility and decision-making authority . The program is offered in English and Spanish .

M.A. Scholarship The Bible is studied systematically . First, a general Program in Theology introduction to the history of the Bible is given, then many books are studied one after the other . Affirming the baptismal call of the laity to ministerial leadership within the Church, the M. A. Scholarship Particular emphasis is given to the following books: Program in Theology prepares women and men to ✣✣ Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, serve as parish catechetical leaders, Pastoral Associates, Samuel Kings, Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel or pastoral leaders in the Diocese of Brooklyn . Amos, Hosea and Maccabees . Sponsored by the School of Evangelization, the ✣✣ New Testament: the four gospels, the Book of program is partially funded by the Catholic Acts, the Epistles of St Paul, Hebrews . Foundation of Brooklyn and Queens . In the area of doctrine, all the tenets of the Creed are Criteria for Acceptance into Program scrutinized . The Sacraments are also studied in detail . Because we have a significant number of candidates Some Papal documents such as Rerum Novarum, for this program, the following criteria will be con- Quadragesimo anno . Populorum Progressio, and the sidered when accepting a person who is in need of a documents of the Second Vatican Council . scholarship: Every class has prayer session and a half hour confer- ✣✣ The applicant is willing to minister in ence on current issues . Lunch can be purchased . a geographic area that is under-served by The whole program spans over three years . Classes professionally prepared lay persons . are given on Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm on a total ✣✣ The applicant currently works for the Church . of fourteen Saturdays from the end of September ✣✣ The applicant has completed the lay formation to June . As a rule, five days of class are given every program sponsored by the Pastoral Institute . second Saturday from September to December; five from January to Easter and four from Easter to June . ✣✣ The applicant possesses the ability to complete (Classes are never held on 2 Saturdays in a row .) the academic requirements of the university or seminary . After two years a certificate is given and after three years a diploma is presented to those who successfully Creole complete the program . A yearly weekend retreat is Pastoral Institute also part of the program . “Pass from an elementary to a mature The location of the program is St . Jerome School at 465 East 29th St ., Brooklyn NY 11226 (Train station knowledge of the mystery of Christ.” Newkirk on subway Train #2) . Hebrews 6: 1 The fee is $125 .00 for the year . Payment by install- The Diocesan School of Evangelization is attentive to ments is accepted . For registration and all information, the pastoral needs of the Creole speaking population please contact: Haitian Apostolate, 332 East 32 St ., of this diocese and promotes a special program called Brooklyn NY 11226 . Tel .: 718-856-3323 . Person in “Kolèj Pastoral ”. charge: Sister Juvenia Joseph, Daughter of Mary .

The program has been in existence for twenty six No more admission is accepted after the first week of years, and the purpose is to provide a thorough bibli- October of every year . cal and doctrinal formation in the Catholic Faith .

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The Church does not consider anyone who How can I become Catholic or, has received Eucharist as uncatechized, though if I was Baptized, how can I receive understandably further catechesis is needed . the Holy Eucharist and Confirmation? Therefore, those who only need Confirmation How is the RCIA process adapted for should not be a part of the process; should not be a part of the Rite of Election and Continued older unbaptized children? Call to Conversion; nor can they be confirmed at the Easter Vigil . Their Confirmation would Overview be on Pentecost Sunday in their local parish or at the Cathedral Basilica of St . James . Adequate Every year on Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil, preparation is needed . On the other hand, those parishes throughout the world welcome new Catho- who were Baptized and Confirmed at birth but lics into their community . Some people are becoming have never been catechized and wish to receive Catholic for the first time, some were baptized Chris- the Eucharist, would be part of the RCIA pro- tian and wish to become Catholic, and others want to cess because they are considered uncatechized . complete their initiation by receiving the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation . The process of the Rite of Christian Initiation The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) of Adults Adapted for Children and the RCIA Adapted for Children are the two There is only one RCIA process; Part I pertains to processes that the Church invites you to take part in . adults and Part II to its adaption for children . They both take place in a parish setting . If you do not already belong to a Catholic parish, please go to www . In conformity with our Diocesan RCIA Guidelines, dioceseofbrooklyn .org/parishes/about-our-parishes/ unbaptized children who are 8-years-old (usually to find a parish near you . in Grade 3) through Grade 8 in our parishes or our schools/academies should have a catechumenal The process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of preparation of a minimum of 3 years and then be fully Adults (RCIA) for all parishes is for: initiated at the Easter Vigil or at one of the Sundays of Easter . The Church mandate since 1988 is that ✣✣ All unbaptized adults seeking full initiation children who fall into this age bracket cannot receive through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist . the Sacraments of Initiation separated from one an- ✣✣ Those baptized in Christian denominations, other, but rather all three Sacraments at one celebra- but not Catholic, who seek to come into full tion . Unbaptized children under 8 years of age should communion with the Catholic Church by be baptized according to the Infant Rite . making a Profession of Faith and receiving Confirmation and Eucharist . The baptisms of In the parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn, the RICA Episcopalians, Lutherans, Methodists, and Or- team has the opportunity to attend diocesan training thodox are always valid . All others have to be sessions and Days of Reflection . Each parish orga- checked for proper formula and understanding nizes the RCIA process according to its particular of the Church’s intention . needs . Please consult with your Pastor/Administra- tor or RCIA Coordinator for details . Information can ✣✣ Those baptized Catholic but who have never usually be found in the parish bulletin or on the parish been catechized who seek to complete their website . initiation through Confirmation and Eucharist .

3 . Bride and Groom need to attend a pre-nuptial Marriage Ministry interview with a priest or deacon from their parish . What is Marriage Ministry? 4 . Bride and Groom need to gather the necessary documents . Overview 5 . Bride and Groom need to participate in a Pre- Cana class . This class should be taken within Marriage Ministry offers practical ways to live out three to six months prior to the wedding date, God’s perspective for the Sacrament of Matrimony but no more than a year in advance . and family life . Ideally, parishes and deaneries should be places that revitalize good marriages and help renew 6 . Bride and Groom need to schedule meetings hurting marriages to keep them healthy and strong . with the priest or deacon after Pre-Cana to reflect on their experience, to prepare the The diocesan coordinator of Marriage Ministry is wedding liturgy, and to present the documents . available to assist in developing any or all of the 7 . If you are getting married in New York, it is initiatives mentioned in this document . necessary to obtain a marriage license from Marriage Ministry can be divided into several phases: New York State . For more information call 311 ✣✣ Marriage Preparation in New York City . ✣✣ Marriage Enrichment These are the steps to follow to complete your Pre-Cana class: ✣✣ Marriage Support ✣✣ Infant Baptismal Preparation Introduction to Pre-Cana at www.Pre-Cana.org Marriage Preparation This diocesan Pre-Cana website will provide an opportunity for you to become familiar with what We help couples prepare, not just for the special day Pre-Cana is and the reason why you attend a of your wedding but for a marriage that will last a marriage preparation program . You will be able lifetime . to register online for the diocesan program you In the Catholic Church, Holy Matrimony is a sac- wish to attend . rament . Your wedding is not only a very special day There are several forms of marriage preparation in for the two of you but it is also a sacred event for the our diocese; some are held at parishes throughout entire Church and we want to be part of your celebra- the diocese, others at the Diocesan Centers . We tion . May your preparation and the wedding celebra- have weekend classes and evening classes . tion itself launch you both into a grace-filled, lifelong The registration fee is $200 .00 per couple; however, commitment to God and to each other! grants are available through our office for those in Basic guidelines for marriage in the Church: financial need . No couple is ever turned away due to financial limitations . Please call us to make the 1 . Bride and Groom must be at least 18 years old . appropriate arrangements . If you do not have in- 2 . The local parish of either the bride or groom ternet access, call us and we will mail you a printed must be contacted at least six months prior copy of the information and the registration form . to the desired wedding date . Call and make an appointment with a priest or deacon . The Weekend Pre-Cana Program The Pre-Cana program is available in English,

Spanish, Italian, Polish, and Creole . ration program . The sessions are presented by a You will have the opportunity to discuss openly married couple and the small group setting allows with each other your strengths and weaknesses deep sharing on topics such as: the Sacrament of and to share quality time together . A married Matrimony, communication, family of origin, couple, often joined by a priest or deacon, leads the sexuality and spirituality, and conflict resolution . experience . The presenting couple will share their For more information call 718-281-9540 experiences and present the teachings of the or email [email protected] Catholic Church on issues related to the To register, log-on to www.pre-cana.org Sacrament of Matrimony . The Engaged Encounter Weekend The weekend program is held either in a parish or at the Diocesan facilities in Brooklyn or Queens, This is an overnight program that begins on Friday and you can register for the Pre-Cana class that evening and ends on Sunday afternoon . The best fits your situation: retreat is Catholic in orientation, but is open to couples of any faith . The bride and groom will have ✣✣ Catholic Couples Pre-Cana the opportunity to reflect honestly and in-depth For couples where the Bride and Groom are about their future life together and build a strong Catholic and have never been married before to foundation for their marriage . Weekends are held another person . Also for couples married civilly at Nazareth Retreat Center in Brooklyn or at the who are looking to convalidate their marriage in Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, the Church, or for couples living in a domestic NY . The cost is $340 per couple . or common-law union who are getting married in the Church . For further information or to register, please call 718-253-2983, e-mail [email protected] ✣✣ Interfaith-Interchurch Couples Pre-Cana or log-on to www.engagedencounter.org Although all our marriage preparation programs have a Catholic identity in their content, these Natural Family sessions, while still Catholic, will address prac- Planning tical issues relevant to couples where either the Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term bride or the groom is Catholic and the other for certain methods used to achieve and avoid pregnan- spouse is not . cies; it is a holistic approach to family planning . NFP is not the “Rhythm “(or Calendar) method . Today’s ✣✣ Re-Marriage Pre-Cana methods of NFP are based on scientific research and For couples where either the bride or the groom they are effective, they cooperate with God’s plan for — or both — have been previously married to marriage and sexuality, and they strengthen the marital someone else and have obtained an annulment relationship . In addition to the NFP introductory ses- from an Ecclesiastical Tribunal, or have experi- sion offered to engaged couples during their Pre-Cana enced the death of a spouse and are widows or class, we offer a separate NFP introductory overview widowers . class open to all catechetical leaders through the Living Evenings Pre-Cana Program and Leading by Faith Catechist Formation Program . Sessions are from 7:00 to 9:30 p .m . on a week Please check the schedule for offerings . night for four consecutive weeks and you must We also offer training in the Billings Ovulation Method™ attend all scheduled sessions in order to complete to married couples . These classes are available in the requirement of the diocesan marriage prepa- English and Spanish . Please email us at precana@ diobrook org. or call 718-281-9540 to register .

deaneries have made this day an annual celebration to Marriage Enrichment support married couples in their local communities . While each parish or congregation may customize How can I enrich my Catholic Marriage? the fine points, a basic event includes a Eucharistic celebration with the renewal of wedding vows . Our office provides a sample prayer service and liturgy for Overview World Marriage Day as well as other suggestions for A healthy marriage reflects the nature of Christ and this celebration in English and Spanish . His relationship toward us, His Church . It provides Contact your parish for details regarding their local a secure foundation for all other relationships, it is celebration, or call us at 718-281-9540. a source of stability and perspective, and it provides the ideal setting for children to attain family values Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration and to receive their initial faith formation . Cultivating In an effort to reach out to families and to support marriages is one of the most powerful ways to foster the sacrament of marriage, we sponsor an Annual parish life, as St . John Paul II said in his Apostolic Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass to celebrate Exhortation Familiaris Consortio: “The future of milestone anniversaries like 25, 40, 50 or above years humanity passes by the way of the family ”. of marriage . Couples who attend have the opportunity Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend of being greeted by the Bishop — usually Bishop DiMarzio — and take a commemorative picture with Worldwide Marriage Encounter offers an overnight him . There is a reception with light refreshments weekend experience designed to give married couples following the Mass . It is usually held in the spring the opportunity to learn a technique of loving com- every year . munication that they can use for the rest of their lives . The weekend provides an environment conducive for Please contact your parish to register, couples to spend time together, away from the distrac- or email us at [email protected] or call tions and tensions of every-day life, while encouraging 718-281-9540. them to focus on each other and their relationship . It is presented by three married couples and a Roman Marriage Support Catholic priest, and it is available in English and Marital support exists to help hurting marriages to Spanish . heal and renew their relationship . The specific focus For more information log-on to: for these couples is on repairing the foundation of In English: www.wwme.org their marriage . To provide this outreach effectively, 1-877-697-9963 multiple resources are utilized to appropriately cover the couple’s specific areas of need . En español: www.nycemm.com 718-381-3661 Retrouvaille email: [email protected] This overnight weekend experience provides help for World Marriage Day troubled marriages . The word Retrouvaille simply means “rediscovery ”. Thousands of couples headed World Marriage Day is celebrated the second for divorce have successfully saved their marriages Sunday in February and it honors the Sacrament by attending this program . of Matrimony; husband and wife united in Christ as the head of the family, the basic unit of society . For more information please call 718-281-9540 It salutes the beauty of their faithfulness, sacrifice, and or 1- 800-470-2230, or visit the website joy in married life . In our diocese, many parishes and www.retrouvaille.org.

Beginning Experience www .cfm .org This overnight weekend experience provides help Christian Family Movement for individuals suffering the heartache of divorce, www .nacflm .org separation and widowhood . NACFLM-National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers For information and reservations, call Jim at 718-474-3779, visit the website www.beginning experience.org, or call 718-281-9540. Respect Life Ministry Infant Baptism Preparation What does the Catholic Church teach Parents are the first evangelizers of their children; about the sanctity of life? however, they can’t give what they don’t have . It is cru- cial that we evangelize them and equip them properly Overview so that they can pass on their faith to their children . Respect Life Ministry upholds the sanctity and We offer Infant Baptismal Preparation workshops dignity of all human life from conception to natural in English and Spanish . These workshops provide death . To fulfill this vision, we rely on information and instruction for the parish’s baptismal team members direction from the Bishops’ Pro-Life Office and the on the basics of Infant Baptism . They also provide USCCB’s annual Respect Life Program . practical ideas on how to use the preparation session with the parents and godparents as an evangelization Respect Life Ministry can be divided into three areas: opportunity . Participants receive resources that can ✣✣ Education: An educational/public information be utilized in their parish’s infant baptismal prepara- effort to inform, clarify and deepen under- tion program to assist parents in becoming the first standing of the basic issues concerning pro-life evangelizers of their children and godchildren . This activities . workshop is open to members of the parish baptismal ✣✣ A pastoral effort addressed to the spe- teams through the Living and Leading by Faith Pastoral: cific needs of women with problems related to Catechist Formation Program . Please check the schedule for offerings . pregnancy and to those who have had or have taken part in an abortion . Resources for ✣✣ Public Policy: (This area is under the direction Marriage and Family of Msgr . Kieran Harrington, Vicar for Com- munications, through the Office of Govern- www .foryourmarriage .org ment Affairs/DeSales Media in the diocese of www portumatrimonio. org. Brooklyn) A public policy effort directed toward A website sponsored by the USCCB to support the legislative, judicial and administrative areas engaged and married couples . so as to insure effective legal protection for the www usccb. .org right to life . The United States Catholic Bishops’ web site The diocesan coordinator of Respect Life Ministry is www vatican. va. available to assist you in developing any or all of the The official Vatican site initiatives mentioned in this document . www .familia va. Pontifical Council for the Family

Education Rachel’s Helpers Our own diocesan 10-week Bible study program for USCCB Annual Respect Life Program individuals who are seeking healing from an abor- Our office provides support and resources to parishes tion-related experience . The program is affiliated with to implement the annual Respect Life Program which Helpers of God’s Precious Infants and takes place begins on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in with a weekly meeting in a small group setting . October . Every parish receives the annual Respect For women: “Forgiven and Set Free” Life Program packet that the USCCB Secretariat of 718-939-6646 . All calls are confidential . Pro-Life Activities publishes each year to call attention to numerous human life issues . The RL program is For men, “Healing a Father’s Heart” highlighted in liturgies and marked by special events; 718-296-7969 . All calls are confidential . these materials are especially helpful for priests, parish There are no fees, but you must bring your own Bible . groups and other organizations . Rachel’s Vineyard Gospel of Life Course Rachel’s Vineyard is an overnight weekend retreat This course is based on the USCCB’s Pastoral Plan program that offers a safe place to renew, rebuild, and for Pro-Life Activities . It is meant to be an introduc- redeem hearts broken by abortion . These retreats offer tion to Respect Life Ministry and it presents a broad a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental envi- view of the Church’s Teaching on the dignity of the ronment where women and men can express, release, human person in the areas of Abortion, Euthanasia, and reconcile painful post-abortive emotions to begin Capital Punishment, In-Vitro Fertilization, Natural the process of restoration, renewal, and healing . Family Planning, as well as any other pertinent Pro- www .rachelsvineyard .org Life issues . This class is open to all catechetical leaders through the Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and Project Rachel Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Program . Please Project Rachel provides a way for individuals, men check the schedule for offerings . and women, to receive the healing grace of God after Resources an abortion . It allows them to move toward reconciliation with themselves, their family, and most impor- Post Abortion Counseling tantly, with God . This aspect of Respect Life Ministry offers a safe place 1-800-593-2273 www .hopeafterabortion .com for those who have had abortions to find comfort, hope, understanding, and healing in the painful after- Entering Canaan math of abortion . We offer opportunities for those Taking its name from the Exodus experience of the who have been hurt by abortion to find peace with Jewish people from slavery and debasement into the themselves and with God; we do not condemn those Promised Land, Entering Canaan accompanies those who have chosen abortion . On the contrary, our who have suffered an abortion on a Sacramental approach is very pastoral and they are fully accepted . journey into the true Promised Land of the Heart of We are here to help, not to judge . Although the Jesus . Fundamental to this mission is the belief that Catholic Church fully rejects abortion, we do not each person, no matter what they have done or how reject those who have had abortions . Men and wom- they feel, is to be cherished and loved as a unique en can find counseling, forgiveness, and healing after reflection of God’s love . abortion by going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation 877-586-4621 www postabortionhelp. org. and contacting any of the following ministries:

Abortion Changes You Website: www thebridgetolife. org. This confidential website is for those who are touched email: thebridgetolife@verizon net. by abortion, whether the experience happened Expectant Mother Care recently or years ago . Abortion Changes You is a refuge for those who wish to tell their story and begin EMC is the only pro-life group in New York State the process of healing . that offers on-site daily ultrasound services through partnerships with supervising physicians . www abortionchangesyou. com. Website:www abortion-options. com. Lumina Email: emcpregctrs@aol com. A post-abortion referral network for hope and healing Centers: after abortion . 37-65 104th Street, Corona, NY 11368 Email: lumina@postabortionhelp org. 718-401-9400 Web: www postabortionhelp. org. 110-20 Jamaica Ave ., Richmond Hill, NY 11418 Tel: 718-586-4621 718-881-8009 877-586-4621 718-401-9400 Crisis Pregnancy Counseling 195-04 Hillside Ave ., Hollis, NY 11423 718-401-9400 We offer referrals to several programs for women who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy . 44 Court Street, Suite 1205, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Pregnant women in need do not have to feel that 718-596-4300 abortion is the only option . They can find the 370 Bay Ridge Pkwy ., Brooklyn, NY 11209 immediate help they need at the following numbers . 718-596-8900 Please consider including these numbers in your parish weekly bulletin: Housing Young Mother’s with Children Crisis Pregnancy hotline 1-800-395-4357 Providence House I Carenet/Heartbeat hotline 1-800-395-HELP 2518 Church Avenue Birthright 1-800-550-4900 Brooklyn, New York 11226 National Life Center 800-848-LOVE 718-284-6688 Bethany Christian Services 1-800-238-4269 Providence House II Bridge to Life Help Hotline 718-463-1810 388 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11215 The Bridge to Life 718-369-9140

A local non-profit organization working to save lives Providence House III by providing support to women and men who choose 159-23 89th Avenue life . They offer a number of different services like Jamaica, New York 11432 free pregnancy tests, pregnancy counseling, maternity 718-739-1348 clothing, infant and children’s clothing, baby supplies, etc . Counseling in English, Spanish, or Mandarin . Rose Kennedy Family Center Sanford Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355 178 Halsey Street 718-463-1810 Brooklyn, New York 11216 718-399-0523 23-40 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, NY 11102 718-274-3577

Bethany House “Prenatal Testing: A Closer Look” informs readers 164 Suydam Street about the medical, emotional, spiritual, and moral Brooklyn, New York 11221 issues involved . 718-574-6300 “Our Unborn Baby Has a Problem” guides couples Sacred Heart of Jesus who receive a prenatal diagnosis showing their 450 West 51 Street unborn baby has a problem . New York City, New York Be Not Afraid 212-397-1396 BNA is a non-profit organization whose mission Holy Respite is to provide comprehensive, practical, and peer- Sacred Heart of Jesus Convent of the Sisters based support to parents experiencing a poor of Life is a Holy Respite located in the heart of prenatal diagnosis and carrying to term . Manhattan that provides pregnant women an www .benotafraid .net opportunity to be nurtured as they live side-by- Isaiah’s Promise side with Sisters of Life, immersed in a deeply This organization was founded in 1996 to provide spiritual setting . families, who decide to carry to term after receiving a severe or fatal prenatal diagnosis, support, infor- Sistersoflife .org/holy-respite mation, friendship and hope . The Visitation Mission www .isaiahspromise .net is a mission of love, in person and by phone, to vulnerable, pregnant women . By providing the Support for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, emotional and practical resources a woman needs, or Early Infant Death the Sisters of Life offer hope and allow women the Resources available from opportunity to respond with courage and dignity www elizabethministry. com. to one of life’s most difficult moments . If someone “Mourning a Miscarriage ”. An 18-page booklet you know is pregnant and in need, please contact which helps parents express their sorrow through the Visitation Mission toll free at 1-877-777-1277 . prayers and written reflections . Support for Parents with an “Miscarriage: A Man’s Book ”. A 22-page booklet Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis written by a man who has been there . National Catholic Partnership on Disability Excellent information and webinars about sup- “Healing Together ”. For couples grieving the death porting families confronted with poor prenatal of their baby . diagnosis . Webinar: Threats to the Life of People with Disabilities, Part 1: Poor Prenatal Diagnosis of Lethal or Non-lethal Conditions & Disability, http://www .ncpd .org/webinars/prenatal

Elizabeth Ministry These sensitively written booklets are available at www elizabethministry. com.

a presentation from a guest speaker and ends with Young Adult Q&A sessions and discussions .

Faith Formation For current information, please consult www.dioceseofbrooklyn.org or like us on Facebook How do I connect with other at “Faith Formation.” Catholics of my age? Adolescent Faith Formation Overview – Youth Ministry The Diocese of Brooklyn offers support to parishes who wish to minister to Catholic Young Adults (ages 18-39) . Using the US Bishops’ document Sons and How does a teenager become involved, and Daughters of Light, we work to help parishes reach the stay involved, in the Catholic Church? following goals and objectives . Overview Diocesan Offerings for Young Adults The School of Evangelization seeks to fully form people from all stages of life in the true faith in Jesus Theology on Tap Christ . We believe that with a good vision, as well as Theology on Tap is an invitation for young adults to good programming, we can reach out to the multicul- learn more about the Faith and to share in the Cath- tural youth in grades six through twelve (ages 13-17) olic community, and serves as a springboard for other of the Diocese of Brooklyn through parish programs young adult initiatives . of effective and comprehensive youth ministry . In the Diocese of Brooklyn, we hold these events The School of Evangelization, in conjunction with periodically throughout the fall and spring in locations the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens, in both Brooklyn and Queens . sponsors the Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative . The Initiative was formulated in 2012 to provide parishes Young Adult Masses with financial and professional development resources Catholic Young Adults are often looking for a worship to hire and support a Youth Minister for their initial community with peers . The Diocesan Young Adult three years of ministry . The professional development Mass allows for young adults to gather for worship component includes initial and ongoing formation of and fellowship/socializing with other young adults . the appointed youth minister and the youth ministry team . A parish, or groups of parishes from a Deanery, Young Adult Day of Reflection may apply for inclusion into the Initiative by partici- The Diocese offers annual opportunities for young pating in the application process . Those parishes and adults to share in a day of reflection . These days will groups of parishes selected for the Initiative are re- allow for spiritual growth for Catholic Young Adults . sponsible for selecting team members that will attend three professional development trainings each year Grilling With God for three years, as well as designing and implementing Catholic youth ministry programs in their designated This is an opportunity for young adults to spend time parish or parishes . together in prayer and discussion . Beginning with a Holy Hour, the event is followed by a BBQ with

Saint John Paul II tells us that “Catechesis cannot opportunities for Faith Formation . be dissociated from the Church’s pastoral and missionary activity as a whole ”. As we strive to best serve World Youth Day: the youth in our local parishes, we look to what the ✣✣ Works with the pilgrimage office to plan and Bishops of the United States provide as guidelines for organize the Diocesan group for WYD Rio . youth ministry . Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry is the bishop’s document on Pro-Life & Chastity Education: Catholic youth ministry in the United States . Here ✣✣ Works to bring pro-life and chastity education we find detailed goals, themes, and components for to parish youth ministry programs and Catholic effective youth ministry . Schools/Academies . The entire parish community is faced with the task Brooklyn & Queens Catholic High School of ministering to youth . The comprehensive ministry Confirmation Preparation: approach includes a variety of roles: ✣✣ Establishing proximate prep sessions and other ✣✣ Youth Minister: the facilitator for parish resources for the Catholic High Schools to ministries for youth prepare their candidates for the Sacrament of ✣✣ Youth Ministry Coordinating Team: youth and Confirmation . adults who organize the programs and initia- ✣✣ Diocesan Confirmation Retreats: organizing tives several cost-effective opportunities for ✣✣ Program Leaders: adults and youth who lead Confirmandi to have a Confirmation Retreat specific programs and ministry strategies experience . ✣✣ Support Roles: adults and youth who provide ✣✣ High School Confirmation Programming: support for youth ministry through a variety Working to plan the Sacrament of Confirma- of roles including clerical support, hospitality, tion for the Catholic High School Programs . transportation, etc . ✣✣ Confirmation Proximate Preparation: Contact your pastor/administrator to get involved . establishing proximate prep lessons and resources for parish programs .

Diocesan Offerings National Conference on Catholic for Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Professional Development ✣✣ Organized a group of youth ministry leaders to Please refer to course descriptions on pages 40 – 42, attend NCCYM to see the big picture of their and go to page 44 for registration instructions . ministry and its landscape .

Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative: Holy Hour & Fellowship for Vocations ✣✣ Providing parishes and association of parishes ✣✣ An opportunity for teens to gather in prayer with a part time, paid, and trained youth with contemporary music and fellowship . minister . Youth Ministry Convocations Catholic Youth Organization Faith Formation ✣✣ Gatherings twice a year to allow our youth min- Initiatives: isters to come together, hear presentations about ✣✣ Working with the CYO office to organize their ministry, and to obtain resources .

East New York Youth Ministry Evangelization Special Programs ✣✣ Working with parishes to collaborate on youth and Tournaments ministry efforts to evangelize the East New York Cheerleading area (St . Michael-St . Malachy’s, St . Sylvester, St . Rita, Blessed Sacrament, Mary, Mother of the A number of CYO parishes have a Cheerleading Church, The Jornada, and Jovenes de Valor) . programs for girls . These programs are invited to perform at our year end Diocesan Championships . March For Life Basketball Pre-Season Tournament ✣✣ Worked with DeSales to send youth to the March for Life in Washington, D C. . CYO Basketball, working together with Catholic High Schools in the diocese, hosts a Pre-Season Catholic Youth Basketball Tournament for boys and girls in grade Organization – CYO 7 and 8 . The tournament is held during a two week period at the end of September and early October . The Catholic Youth Organization is a Parish, Church, and Community-based organization in the Diocese Christmas Holiday Tournaments of Brooklyn . It consists of a cooperative union of an CYO offers Holiday Tournament opportunities for Administrative Staff, Operational Volunteers, Pastors, Basketball and Volleyball . These special tournaments Parish Athletic Representatives, Athletic Directors, are held in December at local Catholic Schools in our Coaches, and Parents with the common purpose of diocese . promoting and maintaining the mission and philosophical goals of the CYO . CYO Coaches Workshops Mission and Values CYO holds annual coaches workshops and clinics focusing on the coach being a Youth Minister: Yo uth The Catholic Youth Organization serves the Minister Through Athletics . When sports are root- youth of the Diocese of Brooklyn by helping young ed in the mission and values of your parish, the coach people to be more Christ-like in the way they live . becomes a youth ministry leader who is ministering The young person is the main focus, not the athletic to young people on behalf of the faith community . activity . Through sports and other programs, the Once a coach accepts the responsibility to coach in the CYO seeks to form a well-rounded individual who Catholic Youth organization, they accept the responsi- will be prepared to live in society with honor, dignity, bility to maintain a standard for excellence . and Christian values promoting Church, Family, and Community . Community Outreach CYO sponsors the following athletic programs: CYO works with local professional teams and venues ✣✣ Soccer offering the youth of our diocese many wonderful ✣✣ Track opportunities such as playing at Madison Square Garden and The Barclays Center, and participating in ✣✣ Swimming special programs at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field . ✣✣ Volleyball CYO teams with the Coaches vs . Cancer Foundation ✣✣ Baseball and Team First to assist the youth in our diocese . ✣✣ Softball ✣✣ Basketball

Diocesan Youth Day Children’s Catechesis CYO and the parish programs will sponsor CYO members to participate at the annual Diocesan Youth Day . Please contact your parish for more How can my child be educated information . in the Catholic Faith? CYO Hall of Fame The CYO Hall of Fame is to recognize individuals Overview that have made significant contributions to the The uniqueness of the Church is reflected in the Catholic Youth organization in the Diocese of uniqueness of each local parish . Mindful of this Brooklyn as a player, coach, clergy, coordinator, diversity and in light of local needs, each parish is official, parish representative, athletic director, or encouraged to develop a religious education program . other member of the community whose accomplish- Education and formation in the Faith is not only in ments and actions have brought life to the mission, preparation for the Sacraments; it is ongoing . Chil- philosophy, and values of the Diocese of Brooklyn dren and teens should be participating in Catholic CYO . The Annual CYO Hall of Fame Mass, education and formation from at least kindergarten Dinner, and Induction Ceremony is held in May . through grade twelve . Every grade level is important Contact Information: as it builds on a child’s or teen’s previous knowledge and experience . Following Confirmation, it is essen- Catholic Youth Organization tial that the newly-confirmed continue to learn more of the Diocese of Brooklyn about our Faith and participate in programs of youth 66-25 79th Place ministry that include components of academic learn- Middle Village, NY 11379 ing as well as spiritual growth opportunities . Atten- Tel .: 718 .281 .9548 dance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, as well as Fax . 718 281. .9557 regular reception of the Sacraments, is a priority in the www .cyodob .org life of a Catholic . It is a long-standing diocesan policy that all children must receive at least two full years of catechesis, including academic instruction in the Faith, before they are permitted to receive First Penance and First Eucharist . Preparation for Confirmation begins im- mediately following the reception of First Eucharist . Reception of Confirmation is in grade eight . Howev- er, we know that the faith formation of our children involves more than academic instruction . Each child must be gradually formed into the full image of the Lord Jesus by developing a mature life of prayer, culminating in full, conscious, and active participation with the parish community at Sunday Eucharist . Since such participation is usually not possible without the cooperation of their parents and guardians, faith formation must also involve every child’s family, school community, and the entire parish community

in prayer, witness, and celebration . human sexuality and family life . Parishes provide opportunities for parents to active- For this reason, the Diocesan Office of Faith Forma- ly participate in four to six sessions before a child tion has prepared a Curriculum Guide of standards receives First Penance, First Eucharist, and Confir- and outcomes for parents, catechists and students . mation . These proximate preparation sessions begin The purpose of this Curriculum Guide is to offer an or end with Sunday (Saturday Vigil) Mass and are understanding of basic life issues that is consistent meant to bring together families from the parish to with Catholic teaching . For example, family and sex- explore certain themes . For specifics, please contact uality education in a Catholic context seeks to foster your local parish . family values, to promote the right to life and the dignity of each human person, to stress the importance of As a family of families, the parish remains the ideal wholesome relationships and personal responsibility, home for Catholic families to join together, not only at to teach the value of conscience formation, and to give the spiritual birth of their children at Baptism, but also inspiration for living lives that are moral and chaste . to be nourished by the Eucharist each Sunday . It is our diocesan policy that each family’s home parish re- The resource that has been chosen is the RCL-Ben- mains the privileged place for celebrating a child’s First ziger Family Life Program . In addition to each parish Penance and First Eucharist . These norms reflect this and school/academy who uses this resource, you can policy by directing families to celebrate the Sacraments find information by going towww .rclbenziger .com of First Penance and First Eucharist in the parish and selecting Family Life . where they usually celebrate their Catholic Faith every Sunday . Special Needs Religious Education Every child encounters Christ in a different way . Catechesis for Human Sexuality— Some children have special needs that can be ad- Family Life Initiative dressed on the parish level . Currently, the School of Parents are the first and most important educators Evangelization is collaborating with various parish of their children . They clearly educate by word and leaders to enhance special needs offerings . Please con- example . Their role is irreplaceable . Many Catholic tact your parish leaders first to see if a special needs parents and guardians look to the religious education program is available locally . programs and resources of the Catholic School/ If there is no special needs program in your parish, Academy and parish religious education program for please contact Sr. Alice Michael at 718.965.7300, assistance, particularly in the areas of education in ext. 5583.

How to find a parish program of Religious Education Go to the diocesan website www .dioceseofbrooklyn org. and click on Parishes to find the parishes in your area .

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Apostolic Movements and New Ecclesial Communities Present in the Diocese of Brooklyn Apostolate for Family Consecration by Francis Cardinal Arinze on Ecclesia de Eucharistia, the Sacrament of Redemption and the Constitution on the Sa- The Apostolate for Family Consecration is an international cred Liturgy; the 24 hour Family land Television Network lay movement founded in 1975 . It is focused on helping which is available on satellite and cable; Catholic Family families of the Apostolate and of other movements to learn land Camp and Conference Center in Ohio; and the the Catholic faith more deeply, live it more profoundly and Consecration in Truth Catechetical Series for schools and share it more actively . This is done by using multi-media parishes . The Apostolate for Family Consecration operates resources and methods modeled after Saint John Paul II’s in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa, “Catechesis of the New Evangelization” and his Eucharistic, with its largest center based in Bloomingdale, Ohio . Marian and family-centered spirituality . The Apostolate specifically serves parishes through its “Be Not Afraid Contact information: Family Hours” which draw families together weekly for an Mr. & Mrs. William Keck Ms. Carmen Fisher hour of formation, prayer before the Blessed Sacrament 516- 984-0952 [email protected] and fellowship . It also establishes “Lay Ecclesial Teams” [email protected] whose members meet regularly for formation and support, www.familyland.org Ms. Susan Gasis perform apostolic and evangelization service for the parish, [email protected] and provides formation resources to other movements . Ms. Jessica Thomas These ministries are supported by the Apostolate’s exten- [email protected] sive formation video library, which includes commentaries

Charismatic Renewal English, Spanish, Philipino, Haitian, Indian and Korean The Charismatic Renewal is a personal experience of the is also a yearly three-day Retreat for the “servants” as well presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who brings alive as a yearly Leaders’ Retreat . Every Prayer Group is encour- in new ways the graces of our baptism . The Holy Spirit aged to host a Life in the Spirit Seminar in the eight weeks not only sets on fire all that we have already received, but after Easter . The Escuela de Evangelizacion St . Juan Pablo comes again in power to equip us with His gifts for service II: the Hispanic Charismatic Renewal in the Brooklyn and mission . The Charismatic Renewal is present in our Diocese has a team trained in the program of the “Keka- diocese in six languages, English, Spanish, Haitian, Indian ko” movement - kerygma, charism and community . These and Korean . Each group language has a Diocesan Coordi- independent schools - founded in Guadalajara, Mexico and nating Committee . We have over 280 Prayer Groups in the Santiago, Dominican Republic - offer a series of weekend Diocese . The Renewal also has a Diocesan Youth Commit- courses - more than 24 - on every aspect of Catholic life tee with a total of 15 Youth Groups, as well as many Prayer and evangelization . The courses follow a participative dy- Groups which have a Youth Ministry . Every Prayer Group namic developed in the school for maximum participation . has a Leader and a Steering Committee . All of these meet The “Escuela” will come into any parish that invites them to every month for prayer and leadership formation . There offer a basic cycle of three courses and then explore future

development with the parish . Diócesis de Brooklyn cuenta con un equipo capacitado en el programa del movimiento “Kekako” - kerigma, carisma La Renovación Carismática es una experiencia personal de y comunidad . Estas escuelas independientes - fundadas la presencia y el poder del Espíritu Santo, que reaviva en en Guadalajara, México y Santiago, República Dominica- nuevas formas a las gracias de nuestro bautismo . El Espíri- na - ofrecen una serie de cursos de fin de semana - más de tu Santo no sólo enciende en el fuego de su poder todo lo 24 - en todos los aspectos de la vida y de la evangelización que ya hemos recibido, sino que viene de nuevo con poder católica . Los cursos siguen una dinámica participativa para equiparnos con sus dones para el servicio y la misión . desarrollada en la escuela para la máxima participación . La Renovación Carismática está presente en nuestra dió- La “Escuela” vendrá en cualquier parroquia que les invita cesis en seis idiomas: inglés, español, creole, tagalo, indian a ofrecer un ciclo básico de tres cursos y luego explorar el y coreano . Cada uno de estos grupos étnicos tiene un Co- desarrollo futuro de la parroquia . mité Coordinador Diocesano . Contamos con más de 280 grupos de oración en la diócesis . La renovación también Contact Information: cuenta con un Comité de la Juventud Diocesana con un Rev. Msgr. Joseph Malagreca Ms. Josephine Cachia (English) total de 15 grupos de jóvenes, así como muchos grupos (English, Spanish and Haitian) 718-332-3589 de oración que tienen ministerio de jóvenes . Cada grupo Holy Cross Church Fax: 718377-4102 de oración tiene un comité coordinador y un líder . Todos 718- 469-5900 [email protected] estos grupos se reúnen una vez al mes para orar y recibir 718- 469-5901 Fax formación de líderes . Todos los años se organiza un retiro [email protected] Mrs. Teresa Rosero (Spanish) anual de tres días para los “servidores”, así como retiro para 718-591-3431 los líderes . Se anima a cada grupo de oración a que después Mr. Butch & Mrs. Antoinette Nunez 917-834-7107 de la Pascua organice un Seminario de Vida en Espíritu, el (Filipino) 718-937-6005 x216 cual dura ocho semanas . La Escuela de Evangelización San 93-43 230th Street [email protected] Juan Pablo II: la Renovación Carismática Hispana en la Queens Village, NY 11428

Communion and Liberation tian event, lived in communion, is the foundation of the authentic liberation of man . Communion and Liberation The Fraternity of Communion and Liberation is an eccle- is today present in about seventy countries throughout sial movement whose purpose is the education to Chris- the world . There is no type of membership card, but only tian maturity of its adherents and collaboration in the the free participation of persons . The basic instrument for mission of the Church in all the spheres of contemporary the formation of adherents is a weekly catechesis called life . It began in Italy in 1954 when Fr . Luigi Giussani es- “School of Community ”. tablished a Christian presence in Berchet High School in Milan with a group called Gioventù Studentesca (Student Contact Information: Youth), GS for short . The current name of the movement, Mr. Kenneth Genuard Mr. Christopher Vath Communion and Liberation (CL), appeared for the first 917-576-1178 [email protected] time in 1969 . It synthesizes the conviction that the Chris- [email protected]

Comunidad Siervos de Cristo Vivo necesariamente cohabitando en las mismas instalaciones, bajo la supervisión del Obispo Diocesano . Cada miembro The CSCV was founded in Santo Domingo, Dominican de la CSCV ha sido llamado por nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Republic 32 years ago by the Servant of God Fr . Emiliano a vivir tres vocaciones fundamentales: 1 . Una vida con- Tardif M .S C. ., Deacon Evaristo Guzman and Mrs . Maria templativa (oración personal y comunitaria, la adoración Armenteros Malla . Living in today’s world, the members del Santísimo Sacramento), 2 . Una vida de evangelización . of the CSCV are to establish a charismatic and evange- (Para vivir su llamado bautismal de proclamar las buenas listic community, not necessarily cohabitating under the nuevas de Jesús), 3 . Una transformación . (Para crecer en same premises, under the supervision of the Diocesan santidad) . Fiel a su carisma, el espíritu de sus fundado- Bishop . Each member of the CSCV has been called by res y las constituciones, la CSCV siempre tratara de ser our Lord Jesus Christ to live three fundamental vocations: inspirada y guiada por el Espíritu Santo, permitiéndole a 1 . A contemplative life (Personal and communal prayer, Él que sea el alma y artífice principal de todas sus acciones adoration of the Blessed Sacrament), 2 . An evangelized con el fin de crecer en unidad y amor entre sus miembros . life . (To live his baptismal call to proclaim the good news El Ministerio de Evangelización lo lleva a cabo a través de of Jesus), 3 . A transformation (To grow in holiness) . los siguientes eventos: a) retiros de sanación interior de fin Faithfull to its Charisma, the spirit of its founders and the de semana para hombres y mujeres, así como parejas, b) constitutions, the CSCV will always seek to be inspired Escuela de Evangelización Padre Emiliano Tardif M .S C. . and guided by the Holy Spirit, allowing Him be the soul (Cursos para el crecimiento espiritual), c) ayuda espiritual and principal agent of all its actions in order to grow in a través de oraciones de intercesión, el asesoramiento, unity and love amongst its members . The Ministry of la asistencia de la línea telefónica, d) grupo de oración Evangelization is carry on through the following events: todos los miércoles por la mañana y asamblea de oración a) Weekend Healing Retreats for Men and Women as cada jueves por la noche, e) del grupo de jóvenes todos well as Couples, b) Evangelization School, Fr . Emiliano los viernes noche y retiros de fin de semana para jóvenes, Tardif M .S C. . (Courses for spiritual growth), c) Spiritual f ) la adoración al Santísimo Sacramento, g) 40 horas de help through prayers of intercession, counseling, telephone adoración mensual al Santísimo Sacramento y h) eventos line assistance, d) weekly grupo de oración on Wednesday de evangelización tales como congresos, retiros de un día, mornings and asamblea de oración every Thursday night, actividades para los niños y las familias . Cada persona que e) youth group every Friday night and youth weekend visita nuestra Casa de Oración es bienvenida y se le ofrece retreats, f ) daily adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, g) la ayuda espiritual que necesitan . monthly 40 hours of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and h) Evangelistic events such as congresses, one day Contact information: retreat, afternoons for children and families . Each person Casa de la Anunciación, CSCV Mrs. Raisa Diaz that comes to our House of Prayer is welcomed and of- 207 Hendrix Street Director fered the spiritual help they need . Brooklyn, NY 11207 917-399-1784 La CSCV fue fundada en Santo Domingo, República 718-647-1017 [email protected] Dominicana hace 32 años por el Siervo de Dios Rev . 718-647-0517 (prayer line) [email protected] Deacon Jorge Gonzalez Emiliano Tardif M .S C. ., Diácono Evaristo Guzmán y la Spiritual Director señora María Armenteros Malla . Viviendo en el mundo de 718-281-9575 hoy, los miembros de la CSCV están llamados a estable- [email protected] cer una comunidad carismática y de evangelización, no

Contemplative Outreach in our common search for God and the experience of the living Christ through Centering Prayer . We affirm our sol- Contemplative Outreach is a spiritual network of indi- idarity with the contemplative dimension of other religions viduals and small faith communities committed to living and sacred traditions, with the needs and rights of the the contemplative dimension of the Gospel in everyday whole human family, and with all creation . life through the practice of Centering Prayer . The contemplative dimension of the Gospel manifests itself in an ev- Contact information: er-deepening union with the living Christ and the practical Fr. Carl Arico Father Robert Cheeseman caring for others that flows from that relationship . Our Contemplative Outreach, LTD. St. Aplhonsus Formation Center purpose is to share the method of Centering Prayer and International Office 718-321-1096 its immediate conceptual background . We also encourage 973-838-3384 the practice of Lectio Divina, particularly its movement 201-637-2248 into Contemplative Prayer, which a regular and established practice of Centering Prayer facilitates . We identify with 973- 492-5795 (fax) the Christian Contemplative Heritage . While we are [email protected] www.contemplativeoutreach.org formed by our respective denominations, we are united

Cursillo Movement Spanish ministries of the Church . The Cursillo awakens the desire of the participants to serve in all Parochial activities . The Cursillo Movement is a positive instrument for the renewal of our communities and the church as a whole . El Movimiento de Cursillos de Cristiandad es un instru- The Cursillo’s main goal is to Evangelize and form Chris- mento positivo para la renovación de nuestras comuni- tian communities through each person who lives a Cursillo dades y la iglesia en su conjunto . El principal objetivo del weekend . The Cursillo three day weekend primarily Cursillo es evangelizar y formar comunidades cristianas concentrates and focuses on the person of Jesus and His a través de las personas que viven el fin de semana de teachings . We also have talks regarding about our goals, Cursillo . El fin de semana del Cursillo dura tres días y Faith, Study, Action, Grace, Lay Leadership and the se concentra principalmente en la persona de Jesús y sus Sacraments . We have a section for reconciliation . During enseñanzas . Además, se dan enseñanzas sobre nuestros the Cursillo we encounter Jesus, who knows us and loves objetivos a decir: la fe, el estudio, la acción, la gracia, el li- us . We realize that we are called to be part of the task to derazgo laico y los sacramentos . Tenemos una sección para evangelize our families and communities . We receive an la reconciliación . Durante el Cursillo nos encontramos con understanding of what true Christian values are and we un Jesús que nos conoce y nos ama . Nos damos cuenta de realize that without God in our lives we can do nothing . que todos estamos llamados a ser parte de la tarea evan- The understanding of True Christian values awakens in us gelizadora de nuestras familias y comunidades . Compren- a desire to actively participate and serve in the Church and demos mejor lo que son los verdaderos valores cristianos in our communities . We learn that we all have gifts and y nos damos cuenta de que sin Dios en nuestra vida no functions which need to be developed so that they can be podemos hacer nada . El poder comprender mejor los used for the benefit and glory of God through Church and verdaderos valores cristianos despierta en nosotros el deseo communities . When we live a Cursillo we can honestly de participar activamente y servir en la Iglesia y en nuestras say that our lives change completely for the better . We comunidades . Reconocemos que todos tenemos dones become better persons, husbands, wives, parents, sons, and y ministerios necesitan desarrollarse con el fin de que daughters, leaders in our Church and communities and puedan ser utilizados para la gloria de Dios y beneficio de better citizens . We have an active participation in all of the la iglesia y las comunidades . Cuando vivimos un Cursillo

honestamente podemos decir que nuestras vidas cambian Contact information: por completo . Nos convertimos en mejores personas, es- Rev. Msgr. Perfecto Vazquez Deacon Manuel Barahona posos, esposas, padres, hijos, hijas, líderes de nuestra iglesia 718-784-2123 718-526-3369 y de las comunidades y mejores ciudadanos y tenemos [email protected] [email protected] una participación más activa en todos los ministerios de la Iglesia . El Cursillo despierta el deseo de los participantes Mr. Ramón Aracena 347-400-2058 de servir en todas las actividades parroquiales . [email protected]

Divine Mercy Apostolate with confident trust in Him . The apostolate is present in Most Precious Blood and St . Patrick parishes in Brooklyn The Divine Mercy Apostolate started in the Brooklyn and at Our Lady of Mercy parish in Forrest Hills . There Diocese to answer our Lord’s call through St . Faustina to are others that continue to offer periodically Devine Mercy bring anew the riches of His unfathomable mercy . The Cenacles and days of reflection on Devine Mercy . Apostolate sees itself not so much as spreading a devotion, important that is, but even more so as a means of evange- Contact information: lization . Aware that many people no longer practice their Father John Maduri faith because they feel they are unworthy of God due to Most Precious Blood past sins and mistakes, the apostolate seeks to reassure all 718-372-8022 people that every sin is forgiving if we return to the Lord [email protected]

Focolare Movement expression of life . Focolare Members become familiar with the word of God, put it into practice and share their Chiara Lubich, 23, together with a small group of friends, experiences on living the Gospel . This communion fosters realized that God is the only ideal worth living for and as a a deeper union with God and unity with others . It is result they focused their lives on the Gospel . Many others this unity that builds the Christian community whose life followed . Their goal became one of striving towards the overflows into active participation in all aspects of Parish fulfillment of Jesus’ prayer to the Father: “May they all be life and beyond to the larger human family . Throughout one” ( JN17:21) . A spirituality of unity came to life and the years fruitful dialogues have opened up in the Catholic gave rise to a movement of spiritual and social renewal . world, among individuals, groups, movements and associ- In 1962 the Movement was approved by St . John XXIII . ations, to contribute to the strengthening of unity; among Since 1961, the Focolare Movement has been present Christians of different churches in order to work together in the United States . The Work of Mary seeks to give a towards full communion; among believers of different contribution to the fulfillment of Jesus’ last prayer to the religions to foster universal fraternity; and with people Father, “May they all be one” ( Jn 17:21) with the aim to of good will with no religious affiliation to work together bring unity among all Christians and to work for universal to safeguard human values such as freedom, respect for brotherhood . The Focolare Spirituality or the Spirituality human rights, solidarity and peace . Our movement serves of Communion, as John Paul II described it, is focused on all members of society . The Focolare spirituality is having a gospel-based love which, when put into practice revives an impact on family life, the youth world and all areas of individuals and communities bringing a new spirit to every ecclesial and secular life . The Focolare is open to all .

Contact information: Regional Coordinator for NY-NJ Regional Coordinator for NY-NJ Maria Linda “lin” Ruiz (Men) (Women) Representative Local Community Mr. Flavio Pedroni Maria Teresa Fronza 347 526 5125 212- 388-9498 718-828-1969 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.focolare.us / www.focolare.org

Hearts Home, USA from all walks of life for national or religious celebrations, in hope of breaking the walls of isolation and fostering In answer to our world’s widespread cry of loneliness and within the community a sense of solidarity, increased faith despair, Heart’s Home strives to foster and spread a culture and belonging . Desiring to embody the presence of Mary of compassion; a culture based on, and ignited by, genuine at the foot of Her Son’s cross, Heart’s Home missionaries friendship, heartfelt compassion, and the life-changing strive to be a presence of compassion, mercy and conso- power of beauty . Heart’s Home was founded in 1990 by lation, a refuge of love and tenderness, hospitality and Father Thierry de Roucy, who envisioned Heart’s Home warmth . This presence may also entail aiding those in need as a presence of warmth and consolation to humanity as with day-to-day services such as shopping and cooking, Mary was to her son Jesus at the foot of the Cross . The providing links to appropriate resources such as welfare Heart’s Home centers are welcoming community houses and rehabilitation centers, and bringing the Holy Eucharist run by full time volunteers who have chosen to answer to the sick and homebound . Since 1990 more than 1,400 God’s call by dedicating at least 14 months of their lives volunteers from 38 nationalities have become part of this to service of the poor or/and by permanent members, radical adventure with God leading them to a new coun- priests or sisters . Together, they have a strong commu- try, a new heart and a new gaze . From their missionary nity life, prayer life and strive to build friendships to all experience new branches were born . The Heart’s Home those they encounters, by visiting them on a regular basis Center at 108 St Edwards Street in Brooklyn, is one of the and welcoming them at the house . They strive to build a Movement’s 46 centers and two villages spread throughout culture of compassion in all level of society . It started as a the world . volunteer program and developed quickly into an ecclesial movement that was officially approved by the Roman Contact information: Catholic Church in 2000 through Estanislao Esteban Father Gonzague Leroux Sister Regine Fohrer Cardinal Karlic, Archbishop of Parana (in Argentina) as a Responsible of the Heart’s Home Recruitment Director Private Association of the Faithful . Each Heart’s Home is in Brooklyn 718-522-2121 animated by a community of 4 to 8 young adults im- 718-522-2121 [email protected] mersed in an underprivileged area, sharing an intense life 646-209-8078 of prayer (liturgy of the hours, daily Mass, daily adoration, [email protected] Ms. Natalia Fassano daily rosary) and a ministry of compassionate friendship Communication Director with the most suffering and isolated individuals in their 718-522-2121 neighborhoods . In addition to building individual friend- [email protected] ships, Heart’s Home also facilitates the gathering of people

Jornada Movement Él, y renovar su amor por Él . El joven al vivir el retiro de la Jornada, punto central del movimiento, junto con su As an Ecclesial Movement of the Diocese of Brooklyn, formación post-Jornada, le proporciona las herramientas the Movimiento de Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, provides a necesarias para discernir y aceptar la llamada de Cristo a community for young men and women to journey into a ser su discípulo y convertirse en un instrumento para llevar personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to mature in their Su presencia a los demás; es decir, para evangelizar a los knowledge of Him, and renew their love for Him . Living jóvenes por medio de otros jóvenes . Nos esforzamos por one’s Jornada, the central retreat of the movement, along servir a la juventud a través de la oración (especialmente with their post-Jornada formation, provides the youth with la celebración de la Eucaristía), el estudio, el servicio y las the necessary tools to discern and accept Christ’s call, to actividades sociales . Nos comprometemos a alcanzar la be His disciple and become an instrument in bringing His madurez del espíritu, la mente y el cuerpo de nuestros presence to others; namely to evangelize youth by means jóvenes a fin de que puedan llegar a ser fieles, amorosos y of other youth . We endeavor to serve the youth through generosos miembros de la Iglesia . prayer (especially the celebration of the Eucharist), study, service and social activities . We commit ourselves to the Contact information: maturing of the spirit, mind and body of our youth so that Spiritual Director Assistant Spiritual Director they may become faithful, loving, and generous members Rev. James Kuroly Deacon Carlos Garcia of the Church . 718-592-6800 917‑642‑5461 Como un Movimiento Eclesial de la Diócesis de Brooklyn, [email protected] [email protected] el Movimiento de Jornadas de Vida Cristiana, le ofrece President una comunidad en la cual a hombres y mujeres jóvenes Ms. Sally Flores puedan vivir una jornada que les lleve a una relación [email protected] personal con Jesucristo, a madurar en el conocimiento de 646-431-7339

Jovenes de Valor Contact information: We are a Catholic Youth Movement supported by the Dio- Mr. David Bisono Mr. Andy Cruz cese of Brooklyn aspiring to lead, educate and empower all 347-243-2006 646-942-2736 www.jovenesdevalor.org [email protected] people of the world towards an authentic relationship with Christ, where all the gifts of the Holy Spirit may flourish Mr. Christian Fernandez and be use in expanding God’s kingdom here on earth . In 646-515-6014 using all means of communication, we aim to help all peo- [email protected] ple discover the purpose for which they were made .

Koinonia St. John the Baptist las líneas que lleva la comunidad, lo que es y lo que hace: un pueblo de amigos llamado a evangelizar con el poder La es una comunidad evangeliza- Koinonía Juan Bautista del Espíritu Santo basados en el ejemplo de Juan Bautista dora al servicio de la Nueva Evangelización constituida que testimonió y anunció a Jesús . La Communidad nace el como Asociación privada de fieles, perteneciente a la Iglesia 1 de enero de 1979, Solemnidad de María, Madre de Dios Católica y canónicamente aprovada, que cuenta con varios por iniciativa del sacerdote Rev . Ricardo Argañaraz, que, miles de miembros entre familias, consagrados, consagra- después de una fuerte experiencia del Espíritu Santo, junto das y sacerdotes . El nombre indica Koinonía Juan Bautista a un pequeño núcleo, compuesto por dos hermanos y una

hermana, se retira a una localidad en la montaña perdida on January 1st, 1979, the Solemnity of Mary Mother of en la región de Vicenza, llamada Camparmò (Italia), donde God by the initiative of the priest, Fr . Ricardo Argañaraz comienza una vida dedicada a la oración, al trabajo manual who, after a powerful experience of the Holy Spirit and y al estudio . El carisma de la Koinonía Juan Bautista es: la together with a small group consisting of two brothers promoción de la Nueva Evangelización a través de activi- and a sister, withdrew to a secluded, mountainous location dades evangelizadoras y de formación de diferente natura- in Vincentino called Camparmò, to begin a life dedicated leza, y la constitución de comunidades . Lo que la distingue to prayer, work and study . Koinonia John the Baptist’s es el primer anuncio del Evangelio, la apertura a los signos charism is the promotion of New Evangelization through carismáticos y una intensa vida comunitaria ejercitándose evangelization activites, various training programmes and activamente para responder a las necesidades de la Iglesia the formation of community . What distinguishes the proponiendo una Nueva Evangelización que sea nueva en Koinonia is its primary announcement of the Gospel, its el ardor, nueva en los métodos, nueva en la expresión según openness to charismatic signs and its intense communitary las indicaciones del Magisterio Eclesiástico . La Escula de life . It strives to respond to the needs of the Church by Evangelización a través de cursos y seminarios específicos proposing a New Evangelization which is new in its ar- y de una metodología activa-participativa, ésta se propone dour, new in its methods and new in its expression, accord- difundir el Evangelio por medio de la formación de evange- ing to the Magisterium of the Church . Through specific lizadores que sepan de manera sencilla, práctica y creativa courses and seminars and an active-participative method- anunciar la Buena Noticia, servir con espíritu evangélico y ology, it aims to spread the Gospel by training evangelizers vivir plenamente y con alegría la vida cristiana . La Escuela who know how to announce the Good News in a simple, ofrece programas formativos a diferentes niveles: forma- practical and creative way, serve with an evangelical spirit ción en la vida cristiana, formación de evangelizadores y and live christian life fully and with joy . The School offers formación de formadores de evangelizadores . training programs at various levels: formation in Chris- tian life, training evangelizers and forming the trainers of is an evangelization community Koinonia John the Baptist evangelizers . at the service of New Evangelization . It is constituted as a private association of believers belonging to the Catholic Contact information: Church and is canonically approved . Among its thousands Koinonia John the Baptist International website of members are families, consecrated The name Koinonia 205 14th Street www.koinoniagb.org John the Baptist indicates the inherent characteristics of Brooklyn, NY 11215 the community: its nature and its purpose . It is a people of friends called to evangelize in the power of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Johannes Siegert Sister Frauke Tinat following the example of John the Baptist, the one who 718-406-5663 917-515-4225 witnessed and pointed to Jesus . The community was born

LAMP Ministries ary for at least one year, or preferably two years . During this time, LAMP missionaries are provided ongoing LAMP’s main objective is to work with those people training and support to assist them in their work with the who are materially poor, and focusing on evangelization . materially poor including parishes and homeless shelters . LAMP Ministries is a Catholic lay missionary association, LAMP missionaries work to support and strengthen the compromised of people who serve among the materially faith commitment of the people and parishes they serve . poor, with a focus on evangelization . LAMP missionaries As people begin to realize the extent of God’s love for may be married couples, single men and women, as well as them, they begin to develop a better sense of themselves, religious sisters and priests . People who experience a call to which enables them to take responsible steps in improv- become a LAMP missionary commit to being a mission-

ing their condition . LAMP missionaries carry out their Contact information: mission primarily in the urban environment of the greater Drs. Tom & Lyn Scheuring New York area . Materially poor parishes cannot afford 718-409-5062 full salaried personnel to reach out to the people in the Fax 718-904-0048 community through home visits, working with youth, [email protected] adult religious education, Scripture sharing groups, etc . www.lampministries.org LAMP missionaries may perform these or any other types of service depending on the needs of the particular parish and the talents and desires of the LAMP missionary .

Legion of Mary Recollection, Annual weekend retreat for young adults and older adults, Book Barrow, Pilgrim Virgin Home visita- The purpose of this association of Catholics is to make its tion program, Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the members better Catholics and to raise the spiritual level home . Knocking on doors, Parish census, Subway Rosary; of the entire community through direct contact with and Street Contacts; Respect for life, Abortion counseling, Be- interest in every member and potential member of the reavement, Nursing home, hospital and jail visits, Mem- Mystical Body of Christ . The Legion of Mary is at the bers also work with the Religious Education and RCIA disposal of the Bishop of the diocese and the Parish Priest programs, Junior legion meetings for ages 7 to 18 train for every and any form of social service and catholic action youths in apostolate . which these authorities may deem suitable to the legionar- ies and useful for the welfare of the church . Every legion- Contact information: ary is required to carry out a weekly apostolic work in the Spiritual Director President spirit of faith and in union with Mary . Annual Events and Rev. John J. Fullum Mrs. Oris Nyack works the Movement Sponsors: ACIES- consecration to Sacred Heart RC Church 917-291-3307 cell Jesus through Mary; Annual General Reunion; An Out- 718-821-6434/6452 [email protected] door Function; Congress; True Devotion to Mary, Day of

Marian Catechist Apostolate of Jesus book .The mission of the Apostolate is to form and nurture catechists for the teaching and sharing of the The heart of the Marian Catechist Apostolate is to fulfill Catholic Faith . Marian Catechists must be heroic souls Christ’s directive to proclaim the Gospel to all nations, so whose spiritual and doctrinal formation equips them for that in knowing God, all might love Him; that in loving active participation in the new evangelization of America . Him, all might serve Him; that in serving Him, all souls Understanding that the foundation of all true and effective might be saved . To this end, the purpose of the Marian catechesis is a vibrant spiritual life, the spiritual formation Catechist Apostolate is twofold: 1) To cultivate love of the of each Marian Catechist is vitally important; our efforts Holy Eucharist, devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to share the Faith will be futile unless our lives attest to its unswerving loyalty to the Holy Father and the Magis- beauty and richness . We become authentic witnesses to terium (the teaching authority) of the Catholic Church, Our Lord Jesus Christ through a holiness of life and a life 2) To prepare members to share the gift of Christ’s truth of prayer that develops and is nurtured slowly over time . In and love, as found in its fullness in the teachings and addition to growing in personal holiness, members of the practice of the Catholic Church, through the Aposto- Apostolate are formed doctrinally by learning the Faith in late of Catechesis . Enthronement of the Sacred Heart a manner that is both challenging and deeply rewarding .

Each of the four courses in our doctrinal formation is Contact Information: designed for home-study, although assistance is available Mr. Jerome Coniker Ms. Montserrat Friedrich from the International Office upon request . Under the [email protected] [email protected] patronage of St . Padre Pio the MCA’s mission is especially directed to family catechesis utilizing the resources of both Mr. & Mrs. Delia and Peter Mendoza the Apostolate for Family Consecration and the MCA [email protected] Manual and other orthodox materials using the Montes- sori method of teaching .

Movimiento de Evangelización de evangelización para las familias de nuestra comunidad y Orientación Familiar que busca la unidad y la solidaridad de la pareja como eje central del núcleo más importante y valioso de nuestra The “Movimiento de Evangelización y Orientación sociedad: LA FAMILIA . El M E. O. .F . ofrece a los párrocos Familiar” (M .E O. .F .) is an Apostolic and Independent y a sus comunidades parroquiales una ayuda pastoral en movement looking to respond to the needs of the family este campo específico . El programa de estudio y formación with a Catholic Guidance and Formation Program in se desarrolla en reuniones quincenales de los pequeños the Diocese of Brooklyn . It is an effective instrument of Conjuntos de Familias (Equipos), por medio de una evangelization for families in our community seeking the secuencia de reflexiones prácticas sobre acontecimientos y unity and solidarity of the couple as the central core and experiencias de la vida real que son analizadas a la luz de la the most important unit of our society: THE FAMILY . Palabra de Dios . El objetivo principal de las reuniones es The M .E O. .F . provides to the pastors and their parish incorporar las enseñanzas en la vida matrimonial cotidia- communities, pastoral assistance in this specific field . The na para cambiar su manera de ser, pensar y vivir a través program of formation and training takes place in bimonth- de un compromiso de acción . Este compromiso, consiste ly meetings on the team families through a sequence of en una aplicación concreta, sincera y fácil de cumplir, que practical reflections on events and experiences of daily life es libremente aceptada por el equipo y cada matrimonio, which are assessed in light of the Scriptures . The main destacando la importancia del diálogo especialmente entre objective of the meetings is to incorporate the teachings esposos y entre padres e hijos . Dentro de las parroquias, el into the family life, changing behaviors, modifying goals M .E O. .F . promueve experiencias de fe, conversión, oración, and improving their way of life through a commitment relaciones interpersonales y amor fraternal, logrando así la of action . This commitment is specific, honest, easy-to- integración de las familias a la vida de la iglesia a través de apply, and is freely accepted by the team and each couple, su participación en la vida parroquial . emphasizing the importance of dialogue between spouses and between parents and children . Within parishes, the Contact information: M .E O. .F . promotes experiences of faith, conversion, prayer, Mr. Manuel y Mrs. Susana Medina interpersonal relationships and fraternal love, thus achiev- 718-851-4733 ing the integration of families to the life of the Church 917-328-9174/718-909-0157 (alternates) through their participation in parish life . Fax: 1646-786-3048 [email protected] El Movimiento de Evangelización y Orientación Familiar [email protected] (M E. O. .F .) es un Movimiento Apostólico e Independiente que quiere hacerse presente ante las necesidades de la fami- Mr. Jorge y Mrs. Elsa Camacho lia con un programa de Orientación y Formación Católico 917-836-0050/917-543-7612 (alternates) en la Diócesis de Brooklyn . Es un instrumento efectivo [email protected] [email protected]

Neocatechumenal Way recover the faith of a great number of people who have abandoned it . (a post-baptismal catechumenate) Today, the process of secularization has led many people Contact information: to abandon the faith and the Church . Therefore, it has Msgr. Renato Grasselli become necessary to open, as in the Primitive Church, an Rector c/o Redemptoris Mater Seminary itinerary of formation to Christianity for both those near 201-232-4484 the Church and those who have gone away . The Neocat- Email: [email protected] echumenal Way is not a movement . It is a post-baptismal Mr. Nelson & Mrs. Ana Maria Guerrero catechumenate that can help the parishes to provide a 718-305-4120 place, within the parish structure, where people can begin 917-754-2351 to rediscover the significance of being a Christian . It is email: [email protected] an instrument at the service of the Bishop and pastors to

Pax Christi metropolitan area for its annual Good Friday Way of the Cross across Manhattan in which about 500 people com- Rooted in Gospel nonviolence and Catholic Social Teach- memorate the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus in ing, Pax Christi Metro New York (PCMNY) educates and the lives of people today . We publish a newsletter, Kerux, advocates for peace and social justice locally and globally three times a year and interim updates at Kerux Live! both through prayer, study, and action . PCMNY is a regional at our website, and we have a sizeable e-mail action alert chapter of the international Catholic peace movement that network, a Facebook page, and a fledgling Twitter account . was founded in 1945 in France as a prayer pilgrimage for We also provide weekly Sunday bulletin reflections via reconciliation between France and Germany at the end e-mail and seasonal reflections at our website . of World War II . In time, it spread throughout Europe and to the other continents . It was Pope Pius XII who Contact information: first referred to Pax Christi as the international Catholic Fr. Nelson Belizario Margaret Flanagan, Board President peace movement . PCMNY is one of nearly 20 regions of 718-367-1251 212-982-1217 PCUSA . Our geographic area extends throughout the [email protected] 917-660-5102 Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn . 212-874-5300 x 1509 While most of our members are not affiliated with any lo- Rosemarie Pace [email protected] cal group, we do have several active local groups in parishes, 212-420-0250 (w) colleges, and high schools . Each of these groups may choose 212-420-1628 (fax) its own focus, for example Israel/Palestine, immigration, or 718-446-5535 (h) the environment . In addition, the groups may work togeth- [email protected] er and with other peace and justice organizations on shared concerns . PCMNY is probably best known around the

Pro Sanctity Movement especially the young . The mission of the Pro Sanctity Movement, “for holiness,” is to promote the “universal call Pro Sanctity is an Ecclesial Movement founded in Italy to holiness” and offer people the means to respond to this in 1947 by Father Guglielmo Giaquinta (later the Bishop call in daily life . Its work of evangelization tries to make of Tivoli) as a way to counteract the chaos and confusion this call known, loved and lived . Working for the spiritual that World War II had caused in the life of many people, formation of God’s people, the Pro Sanctity Movement,

present in many countries, seeks to address the mind with tification on or around November 1st, Feast of Our Lady theology, the heart with spirituality, and the hands with of Trust celebrated the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, ministry . To achieve this, the Movement develops spiritual and Founder’s Day celebrated on or around June 15 . and social programs to help ordinary people of all ages to understand and deepen their commitment to God, help Contact information: them respond to His call to holiness and become witnesses Msgr. Steven Aguggia Ms. Donna Spoto and apostles of holiness . The Pro Sanctity Movement is Local Spiritual Advisor Local Director open to all . Three major events are celebrated each year by St Margaret Parish Pro Sanctity Movement the universal Pro Sanctity Family: Day of Universal Sanc- 718-326-1883 718-649-0324 [email protected] [email protected]

Rosary for Life Contact information: The Mission of Rosary For Life is to promote reverence Mrs. Wyn Powers Mr. Louis Pepe and respect for all human life, especially the life of the 718- 377-6920 646-773-4028 718- 377-6973 Fax [email protected] unborn, through prayerful invocation of Mary the Mother [email protected] of God and our Mother, utilizing the following guideline: www.rosaryforlife.info Members pledge to pray the traditional 15 decades of the www.rosaryforlifeinc.org Rosary once a week, on a specific day and at the scheduled time chosen by the member at the time of commitment .

St. Paul’s Cursillo & God for single men and women, ages 18-25 . The aim of Christian Awakening Programs the weekend is to help young adults develop personally & spiritually so they may create a better living environment The Men’s and Women’s Cursillo weekends (English through the living out of their Catholic Christianity . The speaking) are a method of spiritual renewal to support & Christian Awakening program is designed to help Juniors inform Christian expression of self, others & God . The and Seniors in high school come to a deeper understand- Men’s Cursillo is for single & married men over the age ing of self, others and God . The Christian Awakening is a of 25, and the Women’s Cursillo is for single & married peer run program in which the basics of Catholic Chris- women over the age of 25 . The aim of the weekend is to tianity are presented through talks, small groups and help men & women develop personally & spiritually so discussions . The program runs from Thursday evening to they may create a better living environment through the Sunday afternoon It. is an excellent opportunity to explore living out of their Catholic Christianity . The Young Adult one’s spirituality, and helps to develop leadership potential . Christian Awakening is a method of spiritual renewal to support & inform Christian expression of self, others & Contact information: Sr. Marie Mackey CSJ Mrs. Beth and Mr. Jim Barker Christian Awakening Men and Women English Cursillo Program Young Adult Christian Awakening Program The Mary Louis Academy [email protected] Mr. Thomas Leavens 718-791-7911 631-831-6074 212-512-5740 718-297-2120 ext 135 [email protected] 917-885-4423 [email protected] 631-774-1305 [email protected] 631-874-4021

Worldwide Marriage Encounter with each other and with God . It is a time to share their feelings, hopes, fears, frustrations and joys . Worldwide At its core, Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s (WWME) Marriage Encounter’s Mission of Renewal in the Church message is simple: “Love one another as I have loved you ”. and change in the world is to assist couples and priests to Our efforts to make this vision a reality include offering live fully intimate and responsible relationships by provid- very practical concepts and tools that can assist married ing them with a Catholic “experience” and ongoing com- couples, priests and religious live Jesus’ commandment munity support for such a lifestyle . A Marriage Encounter to love one another; to live in healthy and life-giving emphasizes communication between husband and wife relationships . We in the WWME movement have seen through a weekend experience . It gives couples the oppor- ourselves as part of the evangelizing mission of our Cath- tunity to look deeply into their relationship with each oth- olic Church . Through our weekend, we bring to couples er and with God, resulting in a deeper love, understanding a renewed awareness of the power of their sacramental and closeness like they have never shared before . call and to our priests a renewed awareness of the spousal relationship with the People of God that is to be lived out Contact information: in the sacrament of Holy Orders . On every weekend, we Mr. Richard and Mrs. Karen Ann St-Cyr bring a message of hope and promise to all who are com- 917-355-7514 Mr. St-Cyr mitted to living the values of relationship in their lives . The 646-725-2404 Mrs. St-Cyr Marriage Encounter weekend is a positive and personal Area leaders for Brooklyn and Queens experience for a couple . It offers them a technique of loving [email protected] communication that they can use for the rest of their lives . [email protected] It’s an opportunity to look deeply into their relationship

Youth 2000 of the weekend for many is a deeply moving Eucharistic healing service . From start to finish, the festival is interwo- Youth 2000 began in Europe in 1990 in response to the ven with lively and inspiring hymns of praise and peaceful call of Pope John Paul II at World Youth Day in Com- meditation songs . The power of the Eucharist is able to postella, Spain in 1989 for a decade of evangelization of change the lives of young people, draw them close to the youth leading up to the coming of the next millennium . hearts of Jesus and Mary and strengthen them in their The Purpose of Youth 2000 is three-fold: (1) To bring Catholic faith . young people to a personal encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist (2) To foster love for the Blessed Virgin Mary Contact information: especially by praying the Rosary and (3) to root young Fr. Harold Brock CFR Ms. Angela Scannapieco people deeply in the fullness of truth and life found in 718-349-1157 646-502-1208 the Catholic Church . Jesus in the Eucharist offered to the 718- 349- 1558 [email protected] Father as a living sacrifice at Mass and remaining among us [email protected] www.youth2000.org/about_y2k as the object of our love and adoration is the absolute heart www.youth2000.org/about_y2k/ and center of Youth 2000 . The Sacrament of Reconcili- ation is available throughout the weekend . The highlight

Other Groups The Catholic Teachers Association ✣✣ Informs the general public in matters affecting the welfare of the children and youth in the schools, of If you are a Catholic that teaches or serves as an adminis- teachers and parents or of the Church and society trator in a public school of New York City, please consider as a whole . joining this association . ✣✣ Monitors and reacts to policies and issues regarding The Catholic Teachers Association: moral and spiritual values affecting the welfare of ✣✣ Helps foster the religious, professional, and social children . formation of its members . ✣✣ Gives support to the principles and teachings of the ✣✣ Furthers the moral and spiritual education of the Church as they relate to education . children and youth in the schools of New York City . Contact information: ✣✣ Develops effective intercommunication with the Bishop and organizations of the Diocese and with Catholic Teachers Association 191 Joralemon Street all other having similar purposes and objectives . Brooklyn, NY 11201 Telephone: 718-852-6565 Email: [email protected]

The Jesuit Collaborative Contact information: The Jesuit Collaborative is a nonprofit organization that Telephone: 617-424-0266 helps people grow closer to God through prayer and re- Email: [email protected] treats in the tradition of St . Ignatius of Loyola, founder of Website: www.jesuitcollaborative.org the Society of Jesus . The Collaborative fosters collabora- Facebook: JesuitCollaborative tion between lay and religious men and women and offers Twitter @JesuitCollab a variety of innovative retreats and programs in diverse formats and setting to meet people where they are in their spiritual lives .

Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts For information about Scouting for boys and girls, contact the following: Catholic Committee on Scouting Catholic Committee on Scouting Catholic Committee on Scouting Rev. Thomas Vassalotti Rev. Joseph Zwosta Paul Stanton Chaplain--Brooklyn Chaplain--Queens Chairman Divine Mercy Parish St. Helen’s Church 2 Hinckley Place, Apt. 1L 219 Conselyea Street 157-10 83rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11218 Brooklyn, NY 11211 Howard Beach, NY 11414 www.ccos.org Tel: (718) 387-0256 Tel: (718) 835-5144 Greater NY Council of Girls Scouts [email protected] 212-645-4000

Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Formation Program

TheLiving and Leading by Faith Catechist and Select the appropriate courses/workshops/retreats Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Program is from www .bqonlineformation .org available in live intended to provide Catholic faith formation for or online options . those who teach or administer in parish programs of Once you have successfully completed your course/ religious education or Catholic schools and academies . workshop/retreat, keep the original copy of the Explore the website at wwwbqonlineformation .org Certificate of Participation for your personal file and and read the Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and give a copy of the Certificate of Participation to your Catechetical Leader Program Formation Manual located local LLF Administrator for the office file . in the resource tab . Classes may be offered in Spanish, Creole, Polish, and Diocesan Policy other languages as needed . Every Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teacher in a Catholic Elementary School/Academy and The secret to being a good catechist every Director/Coordinator/Administrator of Religious Education/Formation program and is to live what you preach. Diocesan or Parish Catechist is expected to fulfill Pope Benedict XVI speaking to the requirements of Catholic Faith Formation the bishops of Costa Rica according to the approved Living and Leading by Faith Catechist and Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Program of the Roman Catholic Course Descriptions Diocese of Brooklyn . by Component Each school/academy/parish has a local Living and LLF Initial Formation Courses Leading by Faith Administrator who meets annually * indicates required courses for this component with each catechist and catechetical leader . The local Introduction for Catechists * 5 hrs No Fee Living and Leading by Faith Administrator may be your School/Academy Principal, Director of Faith Catechists who are new to parish/school/academy Formation, Coordinator of Religious Education, programs will begin their catechist formation pro- School/Academy Religion Coordinator, or other gram with their parish/school/academy catecheti- local Living and Leading by Faith coordinator . cal leader by participating in a five module program that includes the following: Every catechist and catechetical leader must meet 1 . About the Catechist annually with the local LLF Administrator in order to complete a Plan of Action regarding your faith 2 . About the Learner formation . 3 . The Bible and the Catechist Collaboratively create your Plan of Action for the 4 . Spirituality of the Catechist year and give a copy of your Plan to your local LLF 5 . The Ministry of Catechesis administrator for your file .

Creed* 10 hrs $25.00 Our Catholic Tradition 5 hrs $10.00 From the Early Church onwards, there has always This course is designed to aide participants in been a need to clarify and affirm what the Cath- understanding the significant role that Tradition olic Church truly believes as a united whole . The plays within the Catholic faith and how both Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed both were Scripture and Tradition, as the deposit of faith, are developed in order to affirm the unity of Christ’s meant to bring the faithful into an ever deepen- people and bring others to God in truth . This ing relationship with the Trinity through Christ . course is important because it reminds catechists As the Catechism of the Catholic Church clearly to not only of the core teachings of the faith, but states, “This living transmission, accomplished also why specific teachings are maintained in the in the Holy Spirit, is called Tradition, since it is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church . distinct from Sacred Scripture, though closely connected to it . Through Tradition, ‘the Church, Morality* 10 hrs $25.00 in her doctrine, life, and worship perpetuates and In this ten hour course, learners will explore some transmits to every generation all that she herself of the important principles and themes of Cath- is, all that she believes ’. ‘The sayings of the holy olic morality such as constant conversion, the call Fathers are a witness to the life- giving presence of to holiness, free will, grace, stewardship, and this Tradition, showing how its riches are poured the formation of conscience . Attention will also out in the practice and life of the Church, in her be given to what is sometimes called “morality in belief and her prayer ”. (CCC: #78) action” or social morality, “option for the poor,” the dignity of work, the rights of workers, sexuality, Introduction to the Bible 5 hrs $10.00 health care, and end of life issues . This course is designed to bring learners into a deeper appreciation for the word of God . Import- Prayer * 10 hrs $25.00 ant ideas will be discussed such as why certain All catechesis must lead to and flow from liturgy books of the bible are approved while others are and prayer . This ten hour course begins with a not, as well as how and why the bible is organized review of various forms and types of prayer . There the way it is . This course should not only bring will be an extensive treatment of the historical learners to appreciate the bible but also give them development of the liturgy and on the various a deeper inclination to read and seek God through feasts and seasons celebrated by the Church . The both the old and new testaments . significance of each and the connection between prayer and liturgy will be explored as a means to Multi-cultural Catechesis 5 hrs $10.00 help both teachers and students come to know and Just as all races, ethnicities, and cultures in the be closer to God . world are represented in the population of the United States, so too do they find a home within Sacraments* 10 hrs $25.00 the Catholic Church . Each group brings its own This ten hour course will present an overview of language, history, customs, rituals, and traditions the life and the mission of the Church (the Body “for building up the body of Christ” (Eph 4:12) . of Christ) in the modern world . Special attention Since persons can only achieve their full humanity will be given to the principle of sacramentality and by means of culture, the Catholic Church in the to understanding and celebrating each of the seven United States embraces the rich cultural pluralism graced encounters with Christ which we call the of all the faithful, encourages the distinctive identi- sacraments . ty of each cultural group, and urges mutual enrich-

ment . At the same time, the Catholic Church marriage, or even as a lay consecrated each person promotes unity of faith within the multicultural is called to love God and others with the gifts and diversity of the people . (NDC 11C 1) Excerpt tak- talents that they have been given . Vocations are en from Embracing the Multicultural Face of God: different ways of answering the call to God and Cultural Diversity and Catholic Identity, Secretar- others by participating in a process that is a life iat of Cultural Diversity in the Church, USCCB: long dedication of service and love . Washington, D C. ., 2010 . Ongoing Formation Courses Catechetical Methods I 5 hrs $10.00 * indicates required courses for this component

Teaching and learning are part of the same process . Catholic Spirituality* 10 hrs $25.00 The one who teaches inevitably learns and the one who learns, in turn teaches . The process of reli- The main idea for this course is to expose cat- gious education involves the same elements as that echists to the historical, theological, and philo- of secular education; added to this process, how- sophical depth and beauty of Catholic spirituality . ever, is the dimension of evangelization . Religious As the conversion of others is obtained by the educators have a unique opportunity and a special personal practice and joy of the faith this course gift to transmit the faith to others . As catechists, has two main objectives: 1 . To aide catechists in the way in which you communicate matters of understanding and becoming more spiritual and faith to others will often be as important as the closer to God by teaching them different spiritual content you communicate . Respect for culture, traditions and concepts, and 2 . To aide catechists experience, and sensitivities of each student are of with the means necessary to teach proper Catholic special importance in catechesis . spiritual practices to students eager to discover and express their love for God and from God properly . “Religion” In Religious Education 5 hrs $5.00 The Revelation of God* 10 hrs $25.00 This course is designed to aid catechists in understanding core principles of “religion” both as a This course is designed for learners to be able to term in general as well as how to present and teach take the more important concepts and ideas that religion within different courseroom levels in light are presented in the initial formation Creed course of the Catholic Faith with sufficient understanding and develop them to a more profound level . During of other religious’ stances . The goal of this course these ten hours, the catechist will develop a deeper is to aide catechists in being able to properly understanding of the theology of God, building present religion to others as well as establish upon previous knowledge and personal faith in guidelines for comparison of different religions so light of the idea of God’s revelation . The problem of that catechists may be better fit to answer students good and evil, as well as the Mystery of the Trinity, whole-heartedly and within the faith . will be addressed to not only bring learners closer to God and the good but also to discuss different Vocation Awareness I 5 hrs $10.00 pedagogical methods for conveyance .

This course is designed to bring learners into Old Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 a deeper appreciation for their own and others vocations . God calls everyone to service in one The main idea for this course is to provide learners form or another and it is up to the children of God with a chance to deepen their overall knowledge to properly discern their calling and to help others and passion for the Old Testament with emphasis fulfill theirs as well . Whether a person is called upon the main teachings of Catholicism and how it to the priesthood, a brotherhood, a sisterhood, incorporates Sacred Scripture as an essential aspect

of the faith . This course will focus on how the Old and heroines of the Church and reveal them as Testament is broken up into different books and great models towards living our own paths towards sections and what the main aspects are for each love of man and God . This ten hour course per- section both historically and theologically . Learners mits students to be both exposed to the basics of will be given an opportunity to read and discuss understanding why Catholics pray with the saints, different texts after each section is explained in amongst other basic topics, as well as delve deeper order to provide a deeper faith and understanding into the lives of particular saints in an attempt to of the Old Testament . see their similarities and differences to aide us on our individual paths within the Church . New Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 The main idea for this course is to provide learners Mariology 5 hrs $10.00 with a chance to deepen their overall knowledge The main idea for this course is to expose catechists and passion for the New Testament with emphasis to the beauty of the theology and tradition within upon the main teachings of Catholicism and how the Catholic Church behind Mary, the Mother of it incorporates Sacred Scripture as an essential God . Particular emphasis is given to Marian theo- aspect of the faith . This course will focus on how logians, such as Pope John Paul II, in order to ex- the New Testament is broken up into different pose the role, significance, and importance of Mary books and sections and what the main aspects are in light of the fundamental idea of “Ad Jesum Per for each section both historically and theological- Mariam,” or “To Jesus through Mary ”. This course ly . Learners will be given an opportunity to read is designed to cover the main theological concepts and discuss different texts after each section is that surround the Blessed Mother in order to instill explained in order to provide a deeper faith and in others a proper devotion and respect for the understanding of the New Testament . “Theotokos” or “God-Carrier .”

The Three Great Monotheisms 10 hrs $25.00 Catechetical Methods II 5 hrs $10.00 The main idea for this course is to expose cate- Catechetical Methods II is an extension course for chists to the historical, theological, and philosoph- Catechetical Methods I . Whereas the first course ical differences and similarities between Judaism, covered the very basics of teaching catechesis, both Christianity, and Islam . This course will review the in light of teacher and student relationship and main differences and similarities between the three material, as well as the practical aspects of teach- religions so as to clarify the Catholic faith and the ing (such as lesson plans and evaluations), this faith of others . This course reveals the historical second part goes more deeply into the Catholic and scriptural continuity between these great reli- documents that specifically deal with teaching gions in light of the theological and philosophical the faith . Such documents as The General Di- basis for the belief in one God . rectory for Catechesis, The National Directory for Catechesis, The Catechism of the Catholic Lives of the Saints 10 hrs $25.00 Church, and relevant encyclicals and other works The main idea for this course is to expose such as Evangelii Nuntiandi, the works of Saint catechists to the historical, theological, and John Paul II, and the Second Vatican Council will philosophical depth and beauty of the lives of be presented . the Saints . Throughout the Church’s 2000 year history many men and women have gone above and beyond the call to love, holiness, and God . This course is geared to expose the great heroes

Liturgy 5 hrs $10.00 community worldwide . Since the last century it has been used to designate the call for the universal “The word ‘liturgy’ originally meant a ‘public work’ unity of the Christian Church, especially overcom- or a ‘service in the name of/on behalf of the people ’. ing the divisions between East and West, and of In Christian tradition it means the participation of the Reformation churches of the sixteenth century . the People of God in “the work of God ”. Through This course evaluates both the proper and improp- the liturgy Christ, our Redeemer and High Priest, er interpretive and practical aspects of ecumenism continues the work of our redemption in, with, in order to aid participants in understanding and and through his Church . In the New Testament, respecting other religions but not by decreasing the word ‘Liturgy’ refers not only to the celebra- the Truth of the Catholic faith or holding truth as tion of divine worship but also to the proclamation relative between all religions . of the Gospel and to active charity . In all of these situations it is a question of the service of God and Church History 5 hrs $10.00 neighbor . In a liturgical celebration the Church is The main idea behind this course is to familiarize servant in the image of her Lord, [ . . ] she shares catechists with the rich and complicated history in Christ’s priesthood (worship), which is both of the Catholic Church in order to better equip prophetic (proclamation) and kingly (service of them to teach and defend the faith . This course is charity) ”. (CCC: 1069-70) meant to help catechists develop a synthetic unity Pastoral Apologetics I 5 hrs $10.00 of the historical development of the Church as it is always going ever deeper into the truth of Christ, “On January 24, 1999, Pope John Paul II issued a with an understanding of the diverse cultures that “call to arms” for Catholics to aggressively confront its development took and takes place within . the challenge of Protestant evangelism . Address- ing more than a million people in Mexico City, Catholic Identity 5 hrs $10.00 the Holy Father urged Catholics to ignore the “Papal interventions and Roman documents seductions of ‘fallacious and novel ideologies’ and repeatedly emphasize that certain characteristics to spread the word of the Church . [ . ]. Vatican II must be present for a school to be considered in its Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity said: authentically Catholic . Like the marks of the ‘This sacred Synod earnestly exhorts laymen, each Church proclaimed in the Creed — one, holy, according to his natural gifts and learning, to be catholic, and apostolic — so, too, does the Holy more diligent in doing their part to explain and See identify the principal features of a school as defend Christian principles (no . 6) ”. (Chacon, F . Catholic: a Catholic school should be inspired by a and J . Burnham . Beginning Apologetics 1 . San supernatural vision, founded on Christian anthro- Juan Catholic Seminars: NM, 1998 .) pology, animated by communion and community, Ecumenism 5 hrs $10.00 imbued with a Catholic world view throughout its curriculum, and sustained by gospel witness . These This course offers participants an explanation benchmarks help to answer the critical question: regarding how the Catholic Church views ecu- Is this a Catholic school according to the mind of menism and the purpose that ecumenism is meant the Church?” (Miller, Michael J . The Holy See’s to fulfill for God’s people . The word ecumenical Teaching on Catholic Schools . Solidarity Associa- comes from the Greek word ecumene meaning tion: Georgia, 2006 .) the whole inhabited earth . It is used by Christians to designate the universal or the whole Christian

Enrichment Formation Courses glory of God and to the service of their neighbor . Thus the holiness of the People of God will grow Theology of The Body 10 hrs $25.00 in fruitful abundance, as is clearly shown in the “The Theology of the Body presents a magnifi- history of the Church through the lives of so many cent vision of the human person . In these talks, saints ”. (CCC: 2013) This course is dedicated Saint John Paul II has given a catechesis which towards educating participants in ways of fulfilling is centered on the human person, understood their call to holiness and helping others fulfill their within the mystery of Christ . Going back to the call to holiness as well . biblical ‘beginning’ as recorded in Genesis, the The Gospels 5 hrs $10.00 Pope discusses the bodily dimension of human personhood, sexuality, and marriage in the light of The main idea for this course is to provide the biblical revelation . Starting from three primordial learner with a chance to deepen their overall human experiences -original solitude, original unity, knowledge and passion for the Gospels with par- and original nakedness- he outlines a theology of ticular emphasis upon the four evangelists: Mat- the nuptial meaning of the body . A key theme is thew, Mark, Luke, and John . This course focuses the communion of persons, which is a reflection of on each of the four Gospels in turn while discuss- the Trinity . Within this framework, the Pope also ing each authors’ literary styles, the nature of the considers the meaning of chastity for the sake of synoptic Gospels, as well as coverage of particular the kingdom ”. (John Paul II . Theology of the Body: texts that provide insight into both the history and Human Love in the Divine Plan . Boston: Pauline theology of Catholicism . Books and Media, 1997 . Book Jacket .) This course Pastoral Apologetics II 5 hrs $10.00 is designed to present the main ideas of Theology of the Body to participants so that they may teach This course is designed to take participants even it in turn to the youth of the diocese . further then Apologetics I into proper knowledge and defense of the Catholic Faith . This course will Saint John Paul II 10 hrs $25.00 first provide a basis for the Catholic doctrine of the This course is designed to present the life and work Real Presence from the Old and New Testaments, of Saint John Paul II with particular emphasis on early Church Fathers, and history . It will also pro- his philosophical and theological contributions vide practical ways to increase participant’s knowl- to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and their edge and love of Christ in the Eucharist . Next, significance for contemporary Catholic education this course will trace the roots of atheism and the and formation . This course presents excerpts of the New Age movements while providing participants’ major writings of Saint John Paul II in a topical with knowledge how to refute atheism with sound fashion . philosophy and common sense .

The Call to Holiness 10 hrs $25.00 Marian Spirituality 5 hrs $10.00 “All Christians in any state or walk of life are The main idea for this course is to expose cate- called to the fullness of Christian life and to the chists to the beauty of the spiritual tradition within perfection of charity . All are called to holiness: ‘Be the Catholic Church behind Mary, the Mother of perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect ’. In order God while building upon the previous Mariology to reach this perfection the faithful should use course . Particular emphasis is given to Marian the strength dealt out to them by Christ’s gift, so theologians, such as Blessed John Paul II, in order that . . doing the will of the Father in everything, to expose the spiritual role, significance, and impor- they may wholeheartedly devote themselves to the tance of Mary in light of the fundamental idea

of “Ad Jesum Per Mariam,” or “To Jesus through new clarity, urgency, and energy ”. (Sharing Catholic Mary ”. This course is designed to go further than Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions, p . 7) the main theological concepts that surround the Blessed Mother in order to instill in others a Pastoral Skills Workshops proper spiritual devotion and respect for the Ongoing and Enrichment “Theotokos” or “God-Carrier .” Communication and Listening Skills for Pastoral Leaders 6 hrs $10.00 St. Paul: Defender of The Faith 5 hrs $10.00 This workshop will explore the process of commu- The main idea for this course is to provide learners nication, from the sender who speaks the message, with a chance to deepen their overall knowledge to the receiver who interprets it . Included are ver- and passion for Saint Paul with emphasis upon his bal and non-verbal aspects of communication, tips history, and his contributions to the teachings of for effective communication, empathic listening Catholicism including his role in the New Testa- skills—listening to understand, and receptor-ori- ment Canon . This course will focus on the main ented communication with regard to intercultural aspects Epistles of St . Paul, both historically and communication . theologically . Learners will be given an opportunity to read and discuss different texts after sections are Leadership as Service 6 hrs $10.00 explained in order to provide a deeper faith and understanding of the Saint Paul . This workshop will explore the three S’s of the leadership challenge: Service, Style, and Situation . Ecumenical Councils and Vatican II 5 hrs $10.00 It will assist the learner in articulating their own understanding of leadership and leadership style . The learners will have a chance to deepen their This exploration will be grounded in theological overall knowledge and understanding of the his- reflection on our call to ministry and Jesus as tory of the Catholic Church through its shaping servant leader . and development in Ecumenical Councils . Learn- ers will be exposed not only to the developments Preparing and Leading Prayer of the Church through Vatican II, but also the and Ritual in the Parish Setting 6 hrs $10.00 councils of Nicea I, Constantinople I, Ephesus, This workshop will help participants understand Chalcedon, Constantinople II, Constantinople the movements of prayer and their preferred prayer III and Nicea II . What ecumenical councils are, styles, so that they may more effectively lead others the important questions they addressed, and the in prayer . Elements, requirements, themes and answers they give are all subject matter formats including the multicultural dimensions for the course . will be presented . The Church and Social Justice 5 hrs $10.00 Self-Care of the Pastoral Minister 6 hrs $10.00 “The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of This workshop will help participants reflect on wisdom about building a just society and living their current ministry experience and how they lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern can take care of themselves so that they can be of society . It offers moral principles and coherent val- service to God’s people . Included will be input on ues that are badly needed in our time . In this time time-management techniques, the importance of of widespread violence and diminished respect for thinking positively and the influence of personal human life and dignity in our country and around perceptions . the world, the Gospel of life and the biblical call to justice need to be proclaimed and shared with

The Organizational Leader 6 hrs $10.00 Social Justice Ministry 10 hrs $25.00 This workshop will explore leadership in the This seminar begins with a definition of social context of facilitating effective meetings, utilizing a justice ministry in the parish context as rooted in group dynamic exercise to set the stage for discuss- scripture and the baptismal call to ministry . The ing: how to run a meeting, understanding group development and major themes of Catholic Social dynamics, and working with volunteers . Teaching are presented . Ministry Seminars Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Ongoing and Enrichment (RCIA)

Adult Faith Formation 10 hrs $25.00 Encountering Christ 3 hrs $5.00 The seminar includes an introduction to Church During this workshop, we will explore the practi- documents on adult faith formation, including cal ways by which the Pastor, RCIA coordinator, Our Hearts were Burning within Us, the GDC RCIA Team members and Parish Leaders, will and NDC and Sons and Daughters of the Light . assist the candidates and catechumens on their The topics of fostering mature faith, approaches journey to the Easter Vigil and beyond . There are to adult faith formation, how adults learn and the many of the RCIA process areas that need to be pivotal importance of the parish are included . enhanced, and this workshop will provide many practical ideas and resources . It is necessary for Ministry of Consolation 10 hrs $25.00 every RCIA coordinator and RCIA team member This seminar covers meeting with the family of to attend . the deceased in preparation for vigil service and Youth Ministry Mass of Christian Burial, preparing and leading a vigil service, preparing for the Mass of Christian Ongoing/Enrichment Burial and formation of a parish team to serve in Basic Youth Ministry 10 hrs $25.00 the ministry . This course has the objective of revealing the ideas Liturgical Planning 10 hrs $25.00 presented in Renewing the Vision: A Framework Using the General Instruction of the Roman for Catholic Youth Ministry . Renewing the Vision Missal as a guide, the students will develop an offers a leadership system with several roles to understanding and appreciation for working meet the needs of emerging leaders . The Ministry collaboratively in creating meaningful liturgies and Coordinator develops the leadership system and prayer services . coordinates the variety of people and programs in the overall youth ministry . The Coordination Pastoral Care Ministry 10 hrs $25.00 Team is usually made up of youth and adults who plan the overall youth ministry . These leaders keep The seminar will review scripture passages related their eye on the big picture and help to connect the to the healing ministry of Jesus, setting boundaries various programs and leaders into a coordinated ef- for visiting the sick and home-bound, the ritual fort . The Program Leaders carry out specific parts for bringing communion to the home-bound or to of the program . persons in nursing homes and the stages of dying .

Youth Ministry II music as a form of prayer, in both liturgical and (Consists of the following 5 courses) 10 hrs $25.00 non-liturgical settings

Film and Media in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Best Practices in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Film and media is an ever growing element of the Working in youth ministry, it is important to new evangelization, offering powerful tools and connect those who are veterans with those who are mediums through which to reach out and convey new to the ministry for discussions and sharing of the message of the Gospels . This course elucidates ideas . This course allows for the sharing of ideas to the benefits and challenges for ministry while best engage the teens of our diocese . engaging film and media as a resource . This course Youth Ministry III will also present and go over numerous and diverse (Consists of the following 5 courses) 10 hrs $25.00 Catholic resources that are currently available to potentially enhance Youth Ministries in schools Introduction to Adolescent and parishes around the diocese . Psychology 2 hrs $5.00 The main idea for this course is to present a brief Liturgy Preparation For Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 account of developmental psychology to aide ministers in reaching out to the youth faithful as The main idea for this course is to present a brief well as to better prepare ministers to identify and overview of the Catholic Church’s understanding understand general differences between normal and love for liturgy . This will be done so as to set and abnormal psychological activity in teens . This the foundations for a more specific conversation is not a course geared at turning youth ministers regarding proper and improper liturgy in the eyes into psychologists, but one that is meant to aide of the church and how to prepare and incorporate ministers in identifying basic issues that may need the youth faithful into full participation of worship professional attention in the youth, how to appro- and liturgical services . priately deal with minor or major psychological Retreats for Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 outbursts professionally and lovingly, as well as to provide basic understanding of the neurological In light of our youth’s ever growing need for spir- and cognitive functions of teenagers so ministers itual reflection and private personal development can more appropriately meet their needs . towards Christ, retreats are the perfect medium to provide such progress in their lives . Retreats are Using the Bible in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 therefore an integral part of the new evangelization Within the Catholic Church’s obligation to spread and the call to constant conversion . This course is the Good News is the responsibility to bring the about conveying the nature and purpose of retreats Gospel to the youth of our diocese . This course is and addressing questions concerning how to use meant to be a presentation and conversation on retreats in youth ministry effectively to bring our how to integrate the rich and beautiful Catholic faithful youth ever closer to Jesus Christ . tradition of sacred scripture into the hearts of the Praise and Worship young faithful in our care . This course will review in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 basic Catholic teaching regarding the Bible and As we look to engage our young Church, it is discuss ways to get the youth faithful to seriously important to know how to use various forms of engage, read, and integrate the Bible into their per- prayer to bring them into a personal encounter sonal lives . Different methods on how to achieve with the risen Lord . This course will instruct this will be presented and discussed . youth ministers how to use praise and worship

Preparing Teens for Confirmation 2 hrs $5.00 Marriage, Family Life, Respect Life In this session, we will look at the best methods on Education how to ensure that the confirmation candidates are Ongoing/Enrichment ready to complete their initiation to the Catholic Church . In addition, resources will be shared to Gospel of Life 5 hrs $10.00 show the different available teaching aids for this “Man is called to a fullness of life which far exceeds important moment in a young person’s life . the dimensions of his earthly existence, because it consists in sharing the very life of God ”. This Adolescent Development & Culture 2 hrs $5.00 course offers participants an opportunity to look at one of St . John Paul II key encyclicals, Evange- In this session, we will look at the various devel- lium Vitae (The Gospel of Life) . This encyclical opmental needs and generational characteristics of is a “pressing appeal addressed to each and every younger and older adolescents . Who are the youth person, in the name of God: respect, protect, love we serve? What do they value? We will explore and serve life, every human life!” The Gospel of some of the findings of the National Study of Life, which is part of an inseparable from the entire Youth & Religion (NSYR) as well as additional Gospel of Christ, is fundamental to the Church’s research . mission to the world . This course examines the Theology of the Body for Teens 2 hrs $5.00 roots of human violence . It reviews the history of man created in the image of God . Using the en- “The Theology of the Body presents a magnificent cyclical as a guide, participants will address specific vision of the human person . In this talk we will actions against life such as abortion, euthanasia investigate Saint John Paul II’s catechesis which is and the death penalty . centered on the human person, understood within the mystery of Christ . Going back to the bibli- Introduction to Baptism 2 hrs $5.00 cal ‘beginning’ as recorded in Genesis, the Pope This workshop offers trainings and resources that discusses the bodily dimension of human person- can be utilized in parish baptismal preparation hood, sexuality, and marriage in the light of biblical programs . This workshop focuses on the Theology revelation . Starting from three primordial human of Baptism, the Rite of Baptism and models for experiences –original solitude, original unity, and parents’ sessions . Individuals will have opportunity original nakedness- he outlines a theology of the to engage in conversation with people from other nuptial meaning of the body . A key theme is the parishes and deaneries and see what they are doing, communion of persons, a reflection of the Trinity . as well as preview a sample PowerPoint presen- The Pope also considers the meaning of chastity tation participants can start using at their local for the sake of the kingdom ”. ( John Paul II . Theol- parishes . ogy of the Body: Human Love in the Divine Plan . Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 1997 . Book Marriage Ministry Overview 2 hrs $5.00 Jacket .) This course is adapted for and designed to This course will provide the opportunity for present the main ideas of Theology of the Body for married couples to acquire the necessary skills to ministry with teenagers . become Pre-Cana ministers . It will cover topics such as Communication in Marriage, Conflict Resolution, Morality and Decision Making, Living the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony, Children: The Gift of New Life and Sexual Intimacy . Partici- pants will learn the requirements for Marriage in

our diocese, as well as a basic Wedding Liturgy For All Catechetical Leaders Planning . This course is open to couples already Ongoing/Enrichment involved in Marriage Preparation Ministry at the diocesan or parish level, as well as married couples Leadership Qualities and Management recommended by their pastor for this specific Skills in an Age of Technology 5 hrs $10.00 ministry . This course will help identify the context of rapid technological advances in the Third Millennium . Introduction to Natural You will explore what a Catechetical Leader needs Family Planning 2 hrs $5.00 to know about technology . We will present five Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella key aspects of a competent leadership, and identify term for certain methods used to achieve and and select ten of the most important leadership avoid pregnancies . NFP reflects the dignity of the qualities and management skills for a Catechetical human person within the context of marriage and Leader . family life, promotes openness to life, and recogniz- es the value of the child . By respecting the love-giv- Forming a Vision of catechesis through ing and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can the Lens of Evangelization 5 hrs $10.00 enrich the bond between husband and wife . This In this course, we will review the meaning of Evan- course will present the myths and realities of Nat- gelization and explore the relationship between ural Family Planning . evangelization and catechesis . We will identify some of the challenges of “changing parishes” for Sexuality in Marriage and pastors and their catechetical Leaders, and discern Natural Family Planning 2 hrs $5.00 and formulate components for a renewed model The course will examine the sexuality within mar- of an evangelizing catechesis in parish life and riage . It will go the Church’s teaching and history worship . of Natural Family Planning . It will examine the Church’s views on contraception from a histori- Appreciating Culture and Diversity cal perspective, using especially Blessed Paul VI in Families and in Parish Life 5 hrs $10.00 encyclical Humanae Vitae and St . John Paul II In this course, we will identify what is meant by Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Comsortio . This culture . Culture defines the values, beliefs and course presents what does the Church teach about traditions and ways of life of a group of people in married love and how does it relate to Natural a particular time and place . We will identify some Family Planning . of the implications of diversity . Diversity is the condition of having or being composed of differing Spirituality of the Married Couple 2 hrs $5.00 elements or characteristics . We will suggest ways “Spirituality” is a way to live out one’s religious be- the Catechetical Leaders can support the evange- liefs . A spirituality of marriage, therefore, is a way lizing role of family life and culture . to help husbands and wives live out the vocation of marriage in light of faith . This course will present a distinctive martial spirituality that is sacramental, communitarian, and missionary . A martial spirituality shows how couples reveal Christ, build community, and reach out to others in love . It is a powerful way to describe how Catholic couples live out their vocation of married life .

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44 © 2015 Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Registration Information and Calendar on pages 44-63 September 2015 through August 2016 School of Evangelization Calendar September 2015 through August 2016 This calendar is subject to change . Go to www .meetmein .church for updated information .

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Tuesday, September 01, 2015 SOE Advisory 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Committee Meeting Center, Douglaston Friday, September 04, 2015 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Wednesday, September 09, 2015 Living the Eucharist 1:00PM-3:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Small Group Event Center, Douglaston Wednesday, September 09, 2015 Living the Eucharist 7:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Small Group Event Center, Douglaston Thursday, September 10, 2015 Living the Eucharist 10:00AM - 12:00PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Small Group Event 310 Prospect Park West Thursday, September 10, 2015 Youth and Young Adult 7:00PM - 10:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Convocation Center, Douglaston Saturday, September 12, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 9:00AM - 3:30PM Special Invitation The Mary Louis Academy Orientation Session 1 Monday, September 14, 2015 Catechesis of the 4:00PM - 6:00PM www.meetmein.church Resurrection Ascension Good Shepherd Overview School Monday, September 14, 2015 Catechesis of the 7:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Resurrection Ascension Good Shepherd Overview School Tuesday, September 15, 2015 New Catechetical Leaders 5:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Orientation Session 1 Center, Douglaston Thursday, September 17, 2015 New Catechetical Leaders 10:00AM - 2:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Orientation Session 1 310 Prospect Park West Thursday, September 17, 2015 SOE Instructors Meeting 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices 310 Prospect Park West Saturday, September 19, 2015 Catholic Youth Ministry 8:00AM-4:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Initiative Session 1 Center, Douglaston Saturday, September 19, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 9:00AM - 3:30PM Special Invitation St. Edmunds Preparatory Orientation Session 2 High School Sunday, September 20, 2015 Catechetical Sunday All Day N/A Local Parishes Wednesday, September 23, 2015 One Day Pilgrimage Leaves New York 6AM www.meetmein.church Philidelphia to WMF Leaves Philidelphia 6PM Friday, September 25, 2015 Pre Season Basketball 6:00PM - 9:00PM N/A Various Catholic Tournament High Schools Friday, September 25, 2015 Holy Hour and Fellowship 7:00PM - 9:00PM Open to All Immaculate Conception for Vocations Center, Douglaston Saturday, September 26, 2015 Pre Season Basketball 9AM - 9PM N/A Various Catholic Tournament High Schools Sunday, September 27, 2015 Pre Season Basketball 1:00PM - 8:00PM N/A Various Catholic Tournament High Schools

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Friday, October 02, 2015 13th Annual World Wide 1:00-PM-6:00PM Open to All Blessed Sacrament Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour Mass 5:00PM Church Brooklyn Friday, October 02, 2015 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Saturday, October 03, 2015 Diocesan Family Day 11:00AM - 3:00PM www.meetmein.church Xaverian Catholic High School Sunday, October 04, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices 3rd Semester Day of Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Tuesday, October 06, 2015 School/Academy Religion 4:00PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Coordinators 310 Prospect Park West Tuesday, October 06, 2015 Catechetical Leaders 6:30PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Update Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Wednesday, October 07, 2015 Marriage Convocation 6:30PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Thursday, October 08, 2015 Catechetical Leaders 12:00PM - 2:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Update Meeting Center, Douglaston Thursday, October 08, 2015 School/Academy 4:00PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Religion Coordinators Center, Douglaston Thursday, October 08, 2015 Catechetical Leaders 6:30PM - 8:30PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Update Meeting Center, Douglaston Saturday, October 10, 2015 Cancer Awareness Games 10:00AM - 6:00PM N/A St Adalbert Church Sunday, October 11, 2015 Cancer Awareness Games 1:00PM - 7:00PM N/A St Adalbert Church Tuesday, October 13, 2015 Catechesis for Human 4:00PM - 5:30PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Sexuality Training 310 Prospect Park West Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Fall High School Gathering 3:30PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Religion Staff Center, Douglaston Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Catholic Jr. High School Rally 9:00am - 1:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Thursday, October 15, 2015 Fall High School Gathering 3:30PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Religion Staff 310 Prospect Park West Thursday, October 15, 2015 Catechesis for Human 7:00PM - 8:30PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Sexuality Training Center, Douglaston Friday, October 16, 2015 High School 8:00AM - 3:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Confirmation Retreat Center, Douglaston Saturday, October 17, 2015 Lay Ministry Fundraiser 1:00PM - 5:00PM Special Invitation Dyker Beach Golf Club Saturday, October 17, 2015 C.Y.O. Opening Season Mass 9:00AM - 10:00AM Open to All Our Lady of Hope Church Monday, October 19, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 1:30PM - 3:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Mentors and Pastors Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 1:30PM - 3:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Mentors and Pastors Meeting Center, Douglaston Friday, October 23, 2015 Confirmation Retreat /Holy Hour 4:00PM - 10:00PM Contact Immaculate Conception Christine Georgi Center, Douglaston Friday, October 23, 2015 Confirmation Retreat /Holy Hour 8:30AM - 2:00PM Contact Immaculate Conception Christine Georgi Center, Douglaston

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Saturday, October 24, 2015 Special Needs 8:00PM - 3:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Religious Education Conference Center, Douglaston Sunday, October 25, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy 3rd Semester Day of Reflection Retreat House Sunday, November 01, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy 1st Semester Day of Reflection Retreat House Friday, November 06, 2015 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday, November 10, 2015 School of Evangelization 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Advisory Committee Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Sunday, November 15, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices 1st Semester Day of Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Thursday, November 19, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 5th 7:00PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Semester Theological Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Friday, November 20, 2015 Night Coaches vs Cancer Classics 7:00PM Open to All Barclays Center Saturday, November 21, 2015 Encountering Christ Conference 8:00AM - 3:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Friday, November 27, 2015 Holy Hour and Fellowship 7:00PM - 9:00PM Open to All Immaculate Conception for Vocations Center, Douglaston Sunday, November 29, 2015 Advent Calendar Initiative N/A N/A Local Parish Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Encountering Christ 6:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Part II English 310 Prospect Park West Tuesday, December 01, 2015 Youth Ministers 7:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Advent Evening of Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Wednesday, December 02, 2015 Lay Ministry Program 5th 7:00PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Semester Theological Reflection Retreat House Thursday, December 03, 2015 Advent Reflection 4:00PM - 8:00PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices 310 Prospect Park West Friday, December 04, 2015 Encountering Christ 6:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Part II Spanish Center, Douglaston Friday, December 04, 2015 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Year of Mercy Begins N/A N/A N/A 2016 Friday, January 01, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Thursday, January 07, 2016 MA Scholarship Program 7:15PM - 9:15PM N/A Bishop Molloy Theological Reflection Retreat House Thursday, January 07. 2016 Youth and Young Adult 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation TBD Minister Winter Convocation Saturday, January 09, 2016 Catholic Youth Ministry 8:00AM-4:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Initiative Session 2 Center, Douglaston Thursday, January 14, 2016 New Catechetical Leaders 10:00AM - 2:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Orientation Session 2 310 Prospect Park West

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Friday, January 22, 2016 Application Process for M.A. N/A Contact N/A Scholarship Program Opens Gerald Tortorella Friday, January 22, 2016 Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative N/A Contact N/A Application Process Opens Theodore Musco Friday, January 22, 2016 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust N/A Contact N/A Application Process Opens Theodore Musco Saturday, January 23, 2016 Lay Ministry Preparation 9:30AM - 12:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Process Orientation Center, Douglaston Saturday, January 30, 2016 Evangelization Congress 2016 8:00AM - 3:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Celebrating Mercy Center, Douglaston Sunday, January 31, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices 4th Semester Day of Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Monday, February 01, 2016 School/Academy 4:00PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Religion Coordinators Center, Douglaston Tuesday, February 02, 2016 School/Academy 4:00PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Religion Coordinators 310 Prospect Park West Friday, February 05, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Sunday, February 07, 2016 Lay Ministry Sunday N/A Open to All Local Parish Sunday, February 07, 2016 Lenten Calendar Initiative N/A Open to All Local Parish Sunday, February 07, 2016 Living the Eucharist Kick Off N/A Open to All Local Parish Thursday, February 11, 2016 Youth Ministers 7:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Lenten Evening of Reflection Center, Douglaston Saturday, February 13, 2016 Rite of Election for Children 2:00PM-3:00PM N/A Cathedral Basilica of St James Sunday, February 14, 2016 Rite of Election 2:00PM N/A TBD Sunday, February 14, 2016 Rite of Election 4:30PM N/A TBD Thursday, February 18, 2016 SOE Advisory Committee 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Meeting Center, Douglaston Friday, February 19, 2016 to Catechist Retreat Day Begins at 5:00PM More Information TBD Saturday, February 20, 2016 Ends at 3:00PM to Follow Monday, February 22, 2016 Catechetical Leaders 6:30PM - 8:30PM www.meetmein.church Diocesan Offices Update Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Catechetical Leaders 10:30AM - 12:30PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Update Meeting Center, Douglaston Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Winter High School 3:30PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Religion Staf Gathering Center, Douglaston Tuesday, February 23, 2016 Catechetical Leaders 6:30PM - 8:30PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Update Meeting Center, Douglaston Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Winter High School 3:30PM - 5:30PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Religion Staf Gathering 310 Prospect Park West Friday, February 26, 2016 Confirmation Retreat /Holy Hour 4:00PM - 10:00PM Contact Immaculate Conception Christine Georgi Center, Douglaston

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Friday, February 26, 2016 Holy Hour and Fellowship 7:00PM - 9:00PM Open to All Immaculate Conception for Vocations Center, Douglaston Friday, February 26, 2016 Confirmation Retreat /Holy Hour 8:30AM - 2:00PM Contact Immaculate Conception Christine Georgi Center, Douglaston Sunday, February 28, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 4th 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Semester Day of Reflection Retreat House Monday, February 29, 2016 Deadline Application for N/A Contact N/A M.A. Scholarship Program Gerald Tortorella Thursday, March 03, 2016 Lenten Reflection 4:00PM - 8:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Friday, March 04, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Friday, March 04, 2016 Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative N/A Contact N/A Application Due Theodore Musco Friday, March 04, 2016 St Elizabeth Ann Seton Trust N/A Contact N/A Application Due Theodore Musco Friday, March 04, 2016 Vatican 24 hours of Prayer N/A Open to All Local Parish/Schools/ Academies Saturday, March 05, 2016 Women’s Conference 8:00AM - 3:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Saturday, March 05, 2016 Vatican 24 hours of Prayer 9:00AM - 5:00PM Open to All St James Cathedral Sunday, March 5, 2016 to Religious Education N/A N/A Parishes/Schools/ Sunday, March 19, 2016 Assessment Period Academies Thursday, March 10, 2016 Sadlier-LLF 7th Annual 4:00PM - 6:30PM Special Invitation St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catechetical Gathering Church Sunday, March 13, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices 2nd Semester Day of Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Monday, March 14, 2016 Lay Ministry 7:15PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Information Session English Retreat House Monday, March 14, 2016 Lay Ministry 7:15PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Information Session Spanish Retreat House Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 6th 7:00PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Semester Theological Reflection 310 Prospect Park West Friday, April 01, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Wednesday, April 06, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 6th 7:00PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Semester Theological Reflection Retreat House Saturday, April 09, 2016 Mass of the Neophytes 11:00AM - 3:00PM Open to All TBD and Conference Sunday, April 10, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy 2nd Semester Day of Reflection Retreat House Thursday, April 21, 2016 SOE Advisory Committee 7:00PM - 9:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Friday, April 22, 2016 Holy Hour and Fellowship 7:00PM - 9:00PM Open to All Immaculate Conception for Vocations Center, Douglaston

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Saturday, April 23, 2016 Wedding Anniversary Mass 11:00AM-1:00PM Register through Ss Simon and Jude your Parish Church Friday, April 29, 2016 Brooklyn Catholic 9:00AM-3:00PM www.meetmein.church St John’s University High School Rally Saturday, April 30, 2016 Brooklyn Catholic 10:00AM - 4:00PM www.meetmein.church St John’s University Youth Day Saturday, April 30, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 9:30AM - 3:30PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Synthesis Seminar Center, Douglaston Sunday, May 01, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:00PM - 6:00PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Synthesis Seminar Retreat House Sunday, May 01, 2016 Brooklyn Catholic Youth 5:00PM - 9:00PM www.meetmein.church St John’s University College Night Friday, May 06, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Sunday, May 15, 2016 Catholic High School 10:30AM - 11:30AM N/A Cathedral Basilica of Confirmation St James Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Religion Bee Final 9:00AM-2:00PM N/A Diocesan Offices 310 Prospect Park West Thursday, May 19, 2016 Recognition & Commissioning 7:00PM - 10:00PM Special Invitation St Nicholas of Tolentine Celebration Church Friday, May 20, 2016 Hall of Fame Mass, Dinner, 6:00PM - 12:00AM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception and Induction Ceremony Center, Douglaston Saturday, May 21, 2016 Catholic Youth Ministry 8:00AM-4:00PM www.meetmein.church Immaculate Conception Initiative Session 3 Center, Douglaston Sunday, May 22, 2016 Catholic High School 2:30PM-3:30PM N/A Holy Family, Queens Confirmation Thursday, May 26, 2016 MA Scholarship Program 7:15PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Theological Reflection Retreat House Friday, May 27, 2016 Holy Hour and Fellowship 7:00PM - 9:00PM Open to All Immaculate Conception for Vocations Center, Douglaston Sunday, May 29, 2016 Corpus Christi 3:00PM-6:30PM Open to All TBD Children’s Eucharistic Congress Thursday, June 02, 2016 Grilling with God 6:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Holy Child Jesus Church Saturday, June 04, 2016 M.A. Scholarship Program 7:15PM - 9:15PM Special Invitation Bishop Molloy Theological Reflection Retreat House Thursday, June 09, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:30PM - 4:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Supervisors Meeting Center, Douglaston Thursday, June 09, 2016 Grilling with God 6:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Holy Child Jesus Church Monday, June 13, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 2:30PM - 4:00PM Special Invitation Diocesan Offices Supervisors Meeting 310 Prospect Park West Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Catholic HS Religion 8:00AM - 4:00PM Special Invitation Immaculate Conception Teacher Professional Day Center, Douglaston Thursday, June 16, 2016 Grilling with God 6:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Holy Child Jesus Church Thursday, June 23, 2016 Grilling with God 6:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Holy Child Jesus Church

DATE EVENT TIME TO REGISTER LOCATION Thursday, June 30, 2016 Grilling with God 6:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Holy Child Jesus Church Friday, July 01, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM - 10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Thursday, July 21, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 4:00PM - 8:30PM Special Invitation Resurrection Ascension New Applicant Interviews School Saturday, July 23, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 4:00PM-8:30PM Special Invitation Resurrection Ascension New Applicant Interviews School Monday, July 25, 2016 World Youth Day in Poland N/A N/A N/A Friday, August 05, 2016 Young Adult Mass 7:00PM-10:00PM Open to All Ss. Peter and Paul Church Saturday, August 13, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 9:30AM-2:30PM Special Invitation Resurrection Ascension New Applicant Interviews School Monday, August 15, 2016 Lay Ministry Program 9:30AM-2:30PM Special Invitation Resurrection Ascension Applicant Interview School Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Deadline for Applications N/A Contact N/A to Lay Ministry Program Gerald Tortorella Pre-Cana Schedule 2 Session class Go to www.pre-cana.org to register. Check www.bqonlineformation.org for updates to the schedule.

LOCATION TYPE FRI-EVENING 7:30PM – 9:30PM SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 9/11/2015 9/12/2015 St. Joan of Arc Catholic 9/11/2015 9/12/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 9/18/2015 9/19/2016 OL Mt Carmel-Queens Catholic 9/18/2015 9/19/2015 310 Prospect Park West Remarriage 9/18/2015 9/19/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Interfaith 9/25/2015 9/26/2015 Presentation of BVM Spanish 9/25/2015 9/26/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 10/2/2015 10/3/2015 Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic 10/2/2015 10/2/2015 St. Finbar Catholic 10/16/2015 10/17/2015 Transfiguration Spanish 10/16/2015 10/17/2015 310 Prospect Park West Interfaith 10/23/2015 10/24/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 11/6/2015 11/7/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Interfaith 11/6/2015 11/7/2015 St. Joan of Arc Spanish 11/6/2015 11/7/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 11/13/2015 11/14/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 11/13/2015 11/14/2015 Mary’s Nativity Remarriage 11/13/2015 11/14/2015 St. Finbar Spanish 11/13/2015 11/14/2015 St. Finbar Catholic 11/20/2015 11/21/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 12/4/2015 12/5/2015 310 Prospect Park West Interfaith 12/4/2015 12/5/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 12/11/2015 12/12/2015

2 Session class LOCATION TYPE FRI-EVENING 7:30PM – 9:30PM SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 12/11/2015 12/12/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 12/18/2015 12/19/2015 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 12/18/2015 12/19/2015 Transfiguration Spanish 12/18/2015 12/19/2015 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 1/8/2016 1/9/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Interfaith 1/8/2016 1/9/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 1/22/2016 1/23/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 1/22/2016 1/23/2016 Presentation of BVM Spanish 1/29/2016 1/30/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 2/5/2016 2/6/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 2/19/2016 2/20/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 2/19/2016 2/20/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 2/26/2016 2/27/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 3/4/2016 3/5/2016 St. Anthony of Padua Spanish 3/11/2016 3/12/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 3/11/2016 3/12/2016 310 Prospect Park West Remarriage 3/11/2016 3/12/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Interfaith 3/11/2016 3/12/2016 OL Mt Carmel-Brooklyn Catholic 3/18/2016 3/19/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 3/18/2016 3/19/2016 St. Joan of Arc Catholic 4/8/2016 4/9/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 4/8/2016 4/9/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 4/8/2016 4/9/2016 St. Finbar Catholic 4/15/2016 4/16/2016 Transfiguration Spanish 4/15/2016 4/16/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 4/15/2016 4/16/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 4/22/2016 4/23/2016 310 Prospect Park West Interfaith 4/22/2016 4/22/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 4/22/2016 4/23/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 4/29/2016 4/30/2016 St. Joan of Arc Spanish 5/6/2016 5/7/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 5/6/2016 5/7/2016 OL Miraculous Medal Catholic 5/13/2016 5/14/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 5/13/2016 5/14/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 5/13/2016 5/14/2016 St. Finbar Spanish 5/20/2016 5/21/2016 OL Mt Carmel-Queens Catholic 5/20/2016 5/21/2016 Mary’s Nativity Remarriage 6/3/2016 6/4/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 6/3/2016 6/4/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 6/3/2016 6/4/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 6/10/2016 6/11/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 6/10/2016 6/11/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 6/17/2016 6/18/2016

2 Session class LOCATION TYPE FRI-EVENING 7:30PM – 9:30PM SATURDAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 6/17/2016 6/18/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 6/24/2016 6/25/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 6/24/2016 6/25/2016 Transfiguration Spanish 6/24/2016 6/25/2016 St. Anthony of Padua Spanish 7/8/2016 7/9/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 7/8/2016 7/9/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 7/8/2016 7/9/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Interfaith 7/15/2016 7/16/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 7/22/2016 7/23/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 8/5/2016 8/6/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 8/12/2016 8/13/2016 Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston Catholic 8/19/2016 8/20/2016 310 Prospect Park West Catholic 8/26/2016 8/27/2016

4 Session Class 7:00PM – 9:30PM LOCATION TYPE EVENING #1 EVENING #2 EVENING #3 EVENING #4 Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic 10/6/2015 10/13/2015 10/20/2015 10/27/2015 St. Elizabeth Catholic 10/6/2015 10/13/2015 10/20/2015 10/27/2015 St. Sebastian Catholic 10/8/2015 10/15/2015 10/22/2015 10/29/2015 St. Rosalia Catholic 11/3/2015 11/10/2015 11/17/2015 11/24/2015 Resurrec-Ascenc Catholic 11/4/2015 11/11/2015 11/18/2015 11/25/2015 Resurrec-Ascenc Catholic 3/2/2016 3/9/2016 3/16/2016 3/23/2016 Mary’s Nativity Catholic 4/5/2016 4/12/2016 4/19/2016 4/26/2016 St. Rosalia Catholic 4/5/2016 4/12/2016 4/19/2016 4/1/2616 St. Sebastian Spanish 4/6/2016 4/13/2016 4/20/2016 4/27/2016 St. Elizabeth Catholic 4/12/2016 4/19/2016 4/26/2016 5/3/2016 Resurrec-Ascenc Catholic 5/4/2016 5/11/2016 5/18/2016 5/25/2016 Resurrec-Ascenc Catholic 6/1/2016 6/8/2016 6/15/2016 6/22/2016 Mary’s Nativity Catholic 6/7/2016 6/14/2016 6/21/2016 6/28/2016 Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic 6/7/2016 6/14/2016 6/21/2016 6/28/2016

1 Session Class 9:00AM – 5:00PM LOCATION TYPE DATE Our lady of Czestochowa-St Casimir Catholic Polish 10/3/2015 St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Polish 11/7/2015 Holy Cross, Queens Catholic Polish 12/5/2015 Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Polish 3/12/2016 St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Polish 5/7/2016 St. Frances de Chantal Catholic Polish 6/18/2016

Initial Faith Formation Go to www.bqonlineformation.org to register. Check www.bqonlineformation.org for updates to the schedule. QUEENS BROOKLYN Creed 10 hrs $25.00 Creed 10 hrs $25.00 Incarnation Parish St Mark Catholic Academy 89-43 Francis Lewis Boulevard 2602 East 19th Street Our Lady’s Meeting Room Faculty Room Sandra Jean, M.A. Elizabeth Mathew, M.A. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 5,12,19,26, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Sacraments 10 hrs $25.00 Sacraments 10 hrs $25.00 Resurrection Ascension Parish St Bernard School Father Feely Hall 2030 E. 69th Street 85-18 61st Road Music Room-1st Floor Richard Hutter, M.A. Sr. Maryann McHugh, CSJ Mar. 1, 8,15,22, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm April 6,13,20,27, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Morality 10 hrs $25.00 Morality 10 hrs $25.00 Holy Child Jesus Parish Ss. Simon and Jude Parish 86-13 112th Street 185 Van Sicklen Street Dining Room Room TBA Mario Cardone, Ph.L. Rev. Ray Basilious, PhD. June 2,9,16,23, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm May 2,9,16,23, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Prayer 10 hrs $25.00 Prayer 10 hrs $25.00 Immaculate Conception Center St. Mary Mother of Jesus Parish 7200 Douglaston Parkway 2326 84 Street Room E Lower Church Eileen Goetzer, M.A. Sr. Virginia Barry, CSJ April 28, May 12, 26 & June 2, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Nov. 9,16,23,30, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Introduction to the Bible 5 hrs $10.00 Introduction to the Bible 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Auditorium Mario Cardone, Ph.L. Bro. Robert E. Duffy, OSF July 6 & 13, 2016 9:30 – 12:00 pm July 21 & 28, 2016 9:30 – 12:00 pm Our Catholic Traditions 5 hrs $10.00 Our Catholic Traditions 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Mercy School Diocesan Offices 70 – 25 Kessel Street 310 Prospect Park West Room 205 Auditorium Rev. Michael J. Lynch, S.T.B., S.T.L. TBA July 5, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch July 7 & 14, 2016 9:30 – 12:00 pm Catechetical Methods I 5 hrs $10.00 Catechetical Methods I 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy Basilica St Rosalia Regina Pacis 111-10 115th Street 1210 65th Street Pre-K Room 1 Basilica Conference Center Frances DeLuca, M.S. Instructor TBA Jan. 20 & 27, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Feb. 1 & 8, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm

QUEENS BROOKLYN Multi-Cultural Catechesis 5 hrs $10.00 Multi-Cultural Catechesis 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Parish Diocesan Office 21-47 29th Street 310 Prospect Park West Lower Church Auditorium Instructor TBA Rudy Vargas, IV July 12, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch July 19, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch Vocation Awareness 5 hrs $ 10.00 Vocation Awareness 5 hrs $ 10.00 Our Lady of Mercy School St. Saviour Catholic Academy 70 – 25 Kessel Street 718 8th Ave Room 205 Library Sr. Marie Mackey, CSJ Bro. Robert Duffy, OSF Oct. 1 & 5, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm Sept. 28 & Oct 5, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Religion in Religious Education 5 hrs $10.00 Religion in Religious Education 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Our Lady of Angels Parish 7200 Douglaston Parkway 73-20 4th Avenue (74th Street Near 4th Avenue, Room B enter the courtyard, room on the left) Joseph Roach, M.A. The Cavanagh Room Dec. 15 & 22, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Instructor TBA Dec 7 & 14, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm Creed (Mandarin) 10 hrs $25.00 Teologia Moralna (Polish) 10 godz $25.00 St. John Vianney Parish St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 40 – 10 34th Avenue 185 Driggs Avenue Classroom 1 & 2 Ks. Tomasz Szczepanczyk, M.A.P.R.,S.T.L Sr. Monica Gan, C.S.T. Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 2015 12:30 – 2:30 pm October/November 2015 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm Sacraments (Mandarin) 10 hrs $25.00 Modlitwa (Polish) 10 godz $25.00 St. John Vianney Parish St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 40 – 10 34th Avenue 185 Driggs Avenue Classroom 1 & 2 Dr. Krzysztof Gospodarzec, Ph.D. Sr. Monica Gan, C.S.T. January/February 2016 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 2015 12:30 – 2:30 pm Sacramentos (Spanish) 10 hrs $25.00 Sakramenty (Polish) 10 godz $25.00 Blessed Sacrament Church Our Lady of Czestochowa 34-43 93rd Street 183 25th Street Basement Ks. Tomasz Szczepanczyk, M.A.P.R.,S.T.L. Dcn. Franklin Munoz March/April 2016 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm September 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Oracion (Spanish) 10 hrs $25.00 Wyznanie wiary (Polish) 10 godz $25.00 Blessed Sacrament Church Our Lady of Czestochowa 34-43 93rd Street 183 25th Street Basement Instructor TBD Casilda Noboa, M.A. May 2016 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm Feb 9, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 2016 7:15 – 9:15 pm Credo (Spanish) 10 hrs $25.00 Blessed Sacrament Church 34-43 93rd Street Basement Julia Fernandez, M.A. April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3, 2016 7:15 – 9:15 pm

Ongoing Faith Formation QUEENS BROOKLYN Catholic Spirituality 10 hrs $25.00 Catholic Spirituality 10 hrs $25.00 BVM help of Christians St. Mark Catholic Academy 70 – 31 48th Avenue 2602 East 19th Street Parish Conference Room in the school basement Faculty Room William Mohr, M.A. Elizabeth Mathew, M.A. April 5,12,19,26, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Oct. 8,15,22,29, 2015, 6:30 – 9:00 pm The Revelation of God 10 hrs $25.00 The Revelation of God 10 hrs $25.00 Immaculate Conception Center St. Mary Mother of Jesus Parish 200 Douglaston Parkway 2326 84 Street Room B Lower Church Instructor TBA Sr. Maryann McHugh, CSJ Sept 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, 2015 6:00 – 8:30 pm Mar. 2,9,16,23, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Old Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 Old Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 Resurrection Ascension Parish Queen of All Saints Parish Father Feely Hall 300 Vanderbilt Avenue 85-18 61st Road St Joseph Hall in the Lower Church Joseph Roach, M.A. Sr. Virginia Barry, CSJ May 3,10,17,24, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm April 4,11,18,25, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm New Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 New Testament Studies 10 hrs $25.00 Immaculate Conception Center St Bernard School 7200 Douglaston Parkway 2030 E. 69th Street Room E Music Room-1st Floor Instructor TBA Dcn. John Cantirino, M.A. April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016 6:00 – 8:30 pm Mar. 7,14,21, April 4, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Church History 5 hrs $10.00 Church History 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy Diocesan Offices 70 – 25 Kessel Street 310 Prospect Park West Room 205 Auditorium Joyce Mennona, M.A. Rev. Ray Basilious, Ph.D. Dec. 9 & 16, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm Feb. 23 & Mar. 1, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Catholic Identity 5 hrs $10.00 Catholic Identity 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Ss. Simon and Jude Parish 7200 Douglaston Parkway 185 Van Sicklen Street Room E Room TBA Frances DeLuca, M.S. Instructor TBA Sept. 29 & Oct 6, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm Sept. 30 & Oct 7, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Catechetical Methods II 5 hrs $10.00 Catechetical Methods II 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Parish Ss. Simon and Jude Parish 21-47 29th Street 185 Van Sicklen Street Lower Church Room TBA Joseph Roach, M.A. Instructor TBA June 20 & 27, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm June 1 & 8, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm

QUEENS BROOKLYN Pastoral Apologetics I 5 hrs $ 10.00 Pastoral Apologetics I 5 hrs $ 10.00 Immaculate Conception Parish Our Lady of Angels Parish 21-47 29th Street 73-20 4th Avenue (74th Street Near 4th Avemue, Lower Church enter the courtyard, room on the left) Instructor TBA The Cavanagh Room July 11, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch Instructor TBA July 18, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch Mariology 5 hrs $10.00 Mariology 5 hrs $10.00 Incarnation Parish Our Lady of Angels Parish 89-43 Francis Lewis Boulevard 73-20 4th Avenue (74th Street Near 4th Avenue, Our Lady’s Meeting Room enter the courtyard, room on the left) Sr. Virginia Barry, CSJ The Cavanagh Room April 7 & 14, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Rev. Ray Basilious, Ph.D. June 6 & 13, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Liturgy 5 hrs $ 10.00 Liturgy 5 hrs $ 10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E Cafeteria Sr. Ancy Jacob, SSpS Instructor TBA Nov. 12 & 19, 2015 6:30 – 9:00 pm April 5 & 12, 2016 6:00 – 8:30 pm The 3 Great Monotheisms 10 hrs $ 25.00 The 3 Great Monotheisms 10 hrs $ 25.00 Our Lady Perpetual Help Our Lady of Angels Parish 111-10 115th Street 73-20 4th Avenue (74th Street Near 4th Avenue, Pre-K Room 1, Fl-1 enter the courtyard, room on the left) Instructor TBA The Cavanagh Room Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4, 11, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Sr. Celia Deutsch, , NDS May 4,11,18,25, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Ecumenism 5 hrs $10.00 Ecumenism 5 hrs $10.00 Resurrection Ascension Parish Diocesan Offices Father Feely Hall 310 Prospect Park West 85-18 61st Road Auditorium Rev. Michael J. Lynch, S.T.B., S.T.L. Dec. 7 & 14, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Mar. 10 & 15, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Basic Youth Ministry 10 hrs $25.00 Metody katechetyczne I (Polish) 5 godz $10.00 St Margaret School St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 66-10 80th Street 185 Driggs Avenue Upstairs-Faculty Room Dr. Krzysztof Gospodarzec, M.A., Ph.D. Dr. James Walter, Ed.D September/October 2015 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015 7:00 – 9:30 pm Metody katechetyczne II (Polish) 5 godz $10.00 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 185 Driggs Avenue Ks. Tomasz Szczepanczyk September/October 2015 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm Mariologia (Polish) 10 godz $25.00 St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 185 Driggs Avenue Dr. Krzysztof Gospodarzec M.A., Ph.D. May 2016 Dates to be determined 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Enrichment Faith Formation QUEENS BROOKLYN Marian Spirituality 5 hrs $10.00 Marian Spirituality 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help St Mark School 111-10 115th Street 2602 East 19th Street Pre-K Room 1, Fl-1 Faculty Room Sr. Maryann McHugh, CSJ Sr. Virginia Barry, CSJ Feb. 3 & 9, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Dec. 10 & 17, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm The Church and Social Justice 5 hrs $10.00 The Church and Social Justice 5 hrs $10.00 Resurrection Ascension St Mark School Father Feely Hall 2602 East 19th Street 85-18 61st Road Faculty Room Joyce Mennona, M.A. Dawn Hewitt, M.A. Jan. 7 &14, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm June 15 & 22, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm St. Paul: Defender of the Faith 5 hrs $10.00 St. Paul: Defender of the Faith 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Queen of All Saints 111-10 115th Street 300 Vanderbilt Avenue Pre-K Room 1, Fl-1 St Joseph Hall in the Lower Church Sr. Maryann McHugh, CSJ Sr. Virginia Barry, CSJ Jan. 6 & 13, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Nov. 4 & 10, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm The Gospels 5 hrs $10.00 The Gospels 5 hrs $10.00 Holy Child Jesus Parish St. Mary Mother of Jesus Parish 86-13 112th Street 2326 84 Street Dining Room Lower Church Rosemary Burchik, M.A. Bro. Robert Duffy, OSF Oct. 19 & 26, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 pm Jan. 4 & 11, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Ecumenical Council & Vatican II 5 hrs $10.00 Ecumenical Council & Vatican II 5 hrs $10.00 Our Lady of Mercy School St Saviour School 70 – 25 Kessel Street 718 8th Avenue Room 205 Library Rev. Michael J. Lynch, S.T.B., S.T.L. Dcn. John Cantirino, M.A. Candidate Feb. 2 & 9, 2016 6:30 – 9:00 pm Feb. 22 & 29, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Pastoral Apologetics II 5 hrs $ 10.00 Pastoral Apologetics II 5 hrs $ 10.00 Holy Child Jesus Parish Basilica of St Rosalia Regina Pacis Parish 86-13 112th Street 1210 65th Street Dining Room Basilica Conference Center Sandra Jean, M.A. Instructor TBA July 20, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch July 26, 2016 9:00 – 3:00 pm Bring Lunch

Ongoing and Enrichment QUEENS BROOKLYN Encountering Christ (Spanish) 3 hrs $5.00 Encountering Christ (English) 3 hrs $5.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West McEntegart Hall Auditorium Sr. Alice Michael, SUSC, M.A. Sr. Alice Michael, SUSC, M.A. December 1, 2015 6:00 – 9:00 pm December 4, 2015 6:00 – 9:00 pm Youth Ministers Lenten Evening of Reflection 2 hrs Youth Ministers Advent Evening of Reflection 2 hrs Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West McEntegart Hall Auditorium Instructor TBA Instructor TBA February 18, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm December 1, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Best Practices in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Best Practices in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Auditorium Paul Morisi, M.A. Paul Morisi, M.A. October 14, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm October 15, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Leadership Qualities and Management Leadership Qualities and Management Skills in an Age of Technology 5 hrs $10.00 Skills in an Age of Technology 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Auditorium Dawn Hewitt, M.A. Instructor TBA January 28, 2016 4:00 – 9:00 pm November 5, 2015 4:00 – 9:00 pm Forming a Vision of Catechesis Forming a Vision of Catechesis through the Lens of Evangelization 5 hrs $10.00 through the Lens of Evangelization 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Auditorium Rev. Marc Swartvagher, M.A.P.R., S.T.L. Christian Rada, M.A. November 18, 2015 4:00 – 9:00 pm February 24, 2016 4:00 – 9:00 pm Appreciating Culture and Diversity Appreciating Culture and Diversity in Families and in Parish Life 5 hrs $10.00 in Families and in Parish Life 5 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Auditorium Christian Rada, M.A. Christian Rada, M.A. March 8, 2016 4:00 – 9:00 pm April 21, 2016 4:00 – 9:00 pm Las Habilidades de Comunicacion Las Habilidades de Comunicacion para Lideres Pastorales 6 hrs $10.00 para Lideres Pastorales 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Cafeteria Rudy Vargas, IV Sera Anunciado May 14, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm May 21, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

QUEENS BROOKLYN Communication Skills for Communication Skills for Lay Pastoral Leaders 6 hrs $10.00 Lay Pastoral Leaders 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E Auditorium Sr. Mary Ann McHugh, C.S.J. Sr. Mary Ann McHugh, C.S.J. Sr. Alice Reichmeider, O.P. Sr. Alice Reichmeider, O.P. May 14, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm May 21, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Leadership as a Service 6 hrs $10.00 Leadership as a Service 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E Auditorium Marva Chevalier Marva Chevalier April 9, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 16, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm El Liderazgo como Servicio 6 hrs $10.00 El Liderazgo como Servicio 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Cafeteria Rosa Gomez Rosa Gomez April 9, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 16, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm The Organizational Leader 6 hrs $10.00 The Organizational Leader 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B 1st Fl Board Room Sr. Angela Gannon, C.S.J. Rev. Michael J. Lynch, S.T.B., S.T.L. April 16, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 9, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm El Liderazgo en una Organizacion 6 hrs $10.00 El Liderazgo en una Organizacion 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Cafeteria Rudy Vargas, IV Rudy Vargas, IV April 16, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 9, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Preparando y Liderando Oraciones Preparando y Liderando Oraciones y Rituales en la Parroquia 6 hrs $10.00 y Rituales en la Parroquia 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E 1st Floor Board Room Dcn. Guillermo Gomez Dcn. Guillermo Gomez April 23, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 30, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Preparing and Leading Prayer and Ritual Preparing and Leading Prayer and Ritual in the Parish Setting 6 hrs $10.00 in the Parish Setting 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B Cafeteria Nancy Azarro Nancy Azarro April 23, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm April 30, 2016 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

QUEENS BROOKLYN El Cuidado Personal Del Lider Pastoral 6 hrs $10.00 El Cuidado Personal Del Lider Pastoral 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E Cafeteria Sera Anunciado Rudy Vargas, IV December 12, 2015 9:30 am – 3:00 pm December 5, 2015 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Self-Care of the Pastoral Minister 6 hrs $10.00 Self-Care of the Pastoral Minister 6 hrs $10.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room B 1st FL Board Room Richard Pipchinski, M.A. Richard Pipchinski, M.A. December 12, 2015 9:30 am – 3:00 pm December 5, 2015 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Foundations for Ministry (English) 20 hrs $55.00 Foundations for Ministry (English) 20 hrs $55.00 St Sebastian Parish St Mary Mother of Jesus 39-60 57th Street 8401 23rd Avenue Parish Center – 1st Floor Religious Education Center, 3rd Floor School Building Instructor TBA Instructor TBA Sept 26, Oct 3,17,24,31, Nov 7,14,21, Sept 22,29, Oct. 6,20,27, Nov. 3,10,17, Dec 5, 12, 2015 9:30 – 11:30 am Dec. 1,15, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Foundations for Ministry (Spanish) 20 hrs $55.00 Foundations for Ministry (Spanish) 20 hrs $55.00 Queen of Angels Parish Epiphany Parish 44-04 Skillman Avenue 96 S. 9th Street Instructor TBA Room of the Three Kings Sept. 23,30, Oct. 7, 14, 21,28, Nov. 4,18, Instructor TBA Dec. 2,9, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Sept 24, Oct 1, 8,22,29, Nov 5,12,19, Dec 3,10, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Seminario Planificacion Liturgica 4 hrs $10.00 Foundations for Ministry (Polish) 20 hrs $55.00 St Gerard Majella Parish Our Lady of Czestochowa 188-16 91 Avenue 173 25th Street Dcn. Guillermo Gomez School Building Oct 7 & 14, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sept 23,30, Oct 7, 14, 21,28, Nov 4,18, Dec 2,9, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Infant Baptismal Preparation 2 hrs $5.00 Infant Baptismal Preparation 2 hrs $5.00 Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West Room E Auditorium Christian Rada Christian Rada October 5, 2015 7:30 – 9:30 pm June 6, 2016 7:30 – 9:30 pm Pastoral Care Seminar 10hrs $25.00 Resurrection-Ascension Parish 85-18 61St Road Fr. Feeley Hall Sr. Aileen Halleran, S.C. Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm

QUEENS BROOKLYN Adult Faith Formation 10 hrs $25.00 Our Lady of Mercy Convent 70 – 20 Juno Street Richard Pipchinski, M.A. Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 7:15 – 9:15 pm Praise and Worhsip in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Presentation of the BVM 88-19 Parsons Blvd Gilbert Rodriguez, B.A. November 12, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Theology of the Body for Youth Ministers 2 hrs $5.00 St Margaret School 66-10 80th Street Dcn. Phil Franco, Ph.D. November 17, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Film Media in Youth Ministry 2 hrs $5.00 Archbishop Molloy High School 83-53 Manton Street Michael Germano, M.A. January 19, 2016 7:00 – 9:00 pm Philips Course 12 hrs $25.00 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy 111-101 15th Street Frances DeLuca, M.A. Oct. 8, 15, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 2015 4:30 – 6:30 pm

Open to Everyone QUEENS BROOKLYN Lenten Reflection 4 hrs Advent Reflection 4 hrs Immaculate Conception Center Diocesan Offices 7200 Douglaston Parkway 310 Prospect Park West McEntegart Hall Auditorium March 3, 2016 4:00 – 8:00 pm Dec. 3, 2015 4:00 – 8:00 pm Silent Retreat-A Journey Worth Taking 10 hrs $25.00 Bishop Molloy Retreat House 8645 Edgerton Boulevard Virginia Blass, M.A. June 3,4 & 5, 2016 Five Part Series on the Gift of Discernment 10 hrs $25.00 Immaculate Conception Parish 8645 Edgerton Boulevard Virginia Blass, M.A. Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 17, 2015 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Open to Everyone QUEENS Five Part Series on the Gift of Discernment 10 hrs $25.00 Immaculate Conception Parish 8645 Edgerton Boulevard Virginia Blass, M.A. Sept. 15, 29, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 17, 2015 7:00 – 9:00 pm Spirit Led Decision Making 6 hrs $10.00 Bishop Molloy Retreat House 8645 Edgerton Boulevard Virginia Blass, M.A. Oct. 17, 2015 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Seventh Annual Catechetical Gathering 2 hrs Sponsored by Sadlier, Inc. St Nicholas of Tolentine 150 – 75 Goethals Avenue Parish Hall March 10, 2016 4:00 – 6:30 pm Evangelization Congress 2016 7hrs $15.00 Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway January 30, 2016 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Women’s Conference 7hrs TBD Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway March 5, 2016 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Special Needs Religious Education Conference 7hrs $15.00 Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway October 24, 2015 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Encountering Christ Conference 7 hrs $15.00 Immaculate Conception Center 7200 Douglaston Parkway November 21, 2015 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Staff Directory 2015-2016

Theodore Musco Paul Morisi Executive Director, School of Evangelization Coordinator, Adolescent & Young Adult Director, Office of Faith Formation Faith Formation Office of Faith Formation Clendy Calderon Administrative Assistant Christian Rada Office of Faith Formation and School of Evangelization Coordinator, Marriage, FamilyLife & Respect Life Education Nelsa Elías Office of Faith Formation Facilitator, Participants, Faculty & Curriculum School of Evangelization Gerald Tortorella Director, Pastoral Institute Christine Georgi Registrar, School of Evangelization Lizbeth Ugarte Administrative Assistant, Pastoral Institute Krzysztof Gospodarzec Liaison to the Polish Community (Volunteer) To be announced Specialist, Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative Martha Hernandez Office of Faith Formation Administrative Assistant School of Evangelization Catholic Youth Organization Staff Rev. James Kuroly Robert Caldera Chaplain for Youth and Young Adult Ministry CYO Director Sister Alice Michael, SUSC Annmarie Creighton Coordinator, Children’s Faith Formation and CYO Administrative Assistant the Catechumenate Office of Faith Formation Keith Goldberg CYO Sports Coordinator Fred Sporrer CYO Sports Coordinator

How to find a parish program of Religious Education Go to the diocesan website www .dioceseofbrooklyn .org and click on Parishes to find the parishes in your area .

Summary of Services Provided to Parishes

Please feel free to contact us with any questions • Pastoral Institute Parish Liaisons regarding the programs and services listed . • Pastoral Institute Scholarship Fund Most services are offered in English and Spanish; ✣✣ Pastoral Associates Coordination some are offered in additional languages . ✣✣ Masters Program Scholarship Program ✣✣ Lay Ministry Program Alumni Association School of Evangelization and Office of Faith Formation Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Contact: and RCIA Adapted for Children Theodore Musco Contact: 718-965-7300, ext . 5417 Sr . Alice Michael, SUSC tmusco@diobrook or. g 718-965-7300, ext . 5583 ✣✣ Formation for Adults (Adult Faith Formation) amichael@diobrook .org ✣✣ ✣✣ Evangelization Formation for RCIA Coordinators and RCIA Teams ✣✣ Formation for Catechists and ✣✣ Catechetical Leaders Diocesan Rite of Election for Adults and Rite of Election Adapted for Children • Living and Leading by Faith Catechist ✣✣ and Catechetical Leader Faith Formation Parish and deanery assistance and consultation Program (LLF) Marriage, Family Life & Respect Life Education • Catechetical Leaders Professional Contact: Development Program (CLPD) Christian Rada • New Catechetical Leaders 718-965-7300, ext . 5541 Orientation Sessions crada@diobrook org. • MyCatholicFaithDelivered .org ✣✣ Marriage Preparation Online Catechist Formation (MCFD) • Pre-Cana classes • Catholic Distance University • Engaged Encounter Weekends Online Courses and Seminars (CDU) • FOCCUS© Pre-Marriage Inventory • University of Notre Dame Satellite • Natural Family Planning Workshops Theological Education Program (STEP) • Training on the Billings Ovulation Method™ Pastoral Institute • Theology of the Body for Adults Contact: Gerald Tortorella ✣✣ Marriage Enrichment 718-965-7300, ext . 5559 • Formation for Leaders of Married Couples gtortorella@diobrook .org • Marriage Encounter Weekends ✣✣ Formation for Lay Pastoral Leaders • Marriage Enrichment Workshops • Foundations for Ministry Program • Retreats/Workshops for couples and families (Ten Week Course) • Annual World Marriage Day • Lay Ministry Program (Three Year Program)

• Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Adolescent Faith Formation Celebration Contact: ✣✣ Marriage Support Paul Morisi • Retrouvaille weekends for troubled marriages 718-965-7300 ext . 5556 pmorisi@diobrook org. • Beginning Experience weekends for separated, divorced and widows/widowers ✣✣ Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative in • Referrals to Marriage and Family collaboration with the Catholic Foundation Counselors/Therapists for Brooklyn and Queens ✣✣ Formation for Youth Ministers ✣✣ Catechesis for Human Sexuality/Family Life Initiative for Grades Five through Eight ✣✣ Diocesan Youth Day ✣✣ Infant Baptismal Preparation training ✣✣ World Youth Day and resources ✣✣ National Conventions ✣✣ Workshops on the Pastoral Care ✣✣ Confirmation Retreats of the Family in difficult situations ✣✣ Theology of the Body workshops for teens ✣✣ Respect Life Education training and resources ✣✣ Pilgrimages ✣✣ Crisis Pregnancy resources ✣✣ Holy Hours in collaboration with ✣✣ Post-Abortion Ministry/Project Rachel the Diocesan Vocations Office Young Adults ✣✣ Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) collaboration Contact: Paul Morisi Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) 718-965-7300 ext . 5556 Contact: pmorisi@diobrook org. Rob Caldera ✣✣ Formation for Coordinators of Young Adults 718-281-9549 ✣✣ Theology on Tap rcaldera@diobrook .org ✣✣ Monthly Mass and Fellowship ✣✣ Sports leagues and programs for parishes ✣✣ Seasonal Bible Studies ✣✣ Spiritually based athletic and volunteer activities ✣✣ Highlighting Evangelization Efforts ✣✣ Spiritual growth through sportsmanship, ✣✣ Midnight Run cooperation and community ✣✣ Days of Reflection ✣✣ Coach as Youth Minister; coaches workshops ✣✣ World Youth Day and clinics

Catholic High Schools Administration of Religious Education Contact: Programs Theodore Musco Contact: 718-965-7300 ext . 5417 Theodore Musco tmusco@diobrook org. 718-965-7300 ext . 5417 tmusco@diobrook org. ✣✣ Diocesan High School Confirmation celebrations ✣✣ The Seed is the Word of God Curriculum, Standards, and Outcomes Guide ✣✣ Staff Resource Days (revised March 2014) ✣✣ Religion Curriculum Standards and Outcomes ✣✣ Religious Education Assessments for Students Children’s Faith Formation in Grades Five and Eight Contact: ✣✣ Parish Religious Education Program Sr . Alice Michael, SUSC assessments and consultation 718-965-7300 ext . 5583 ✣✣ Religious Education Program Strategic amichael@diobrook .org Planning and Mission Statements ✣✣ Parent workshops ✣✣ Program Handbook consultation ✣✣ Religious education media resources ✣✣ Confirmation Prep Program sponsored by the ✣✣ First Penance, First Eucharist, and Confir- National Initiative on Adolescent Catechesis mation Proximate Preparation Sessions for Candidates and Families ✣✣ Parish Crisis Management Plans review and consultation ✣✣ Multi-cultural catechesis planning and program implementation/assessment ✣✣ Pre-School catechesis planning and program implementation/assessment ✣✣ Retreats and Days of Reflection ✣✣ Special Needs Religious Education

How to find a parish program of Religious Education Go to the diocesan website www .dioceseofbrooklyn org. and click on Parishes to find the parishes in your area .

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