FAITH FORMATION APRIL 5d, 2020 PALM SUNDAY “THE PASSION OF THE LORD”

PARISH WEBSITE INFORMATION– Please visit the Parish Website @ ICChurchmd.org often to learn about Parish and Faith Formation events. If you have any questions, please contact me (240-577-0923 or [email protected]).

TO ALL OF OUR FAITH FORMATION FAMILIES: In this time of trouble and turmoil; Jesus said “TRUST IN ME AND BE NOT AFRAID”. I will be sending out weekly notices for all parents/students and teachers to keep you abreast of what is happening both in our parish and the Archdiocese of Washington.

CATECHETICAL OFFICE OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON SUGGESTED PRAYERS AND ACTIVITIES LIST: Please review this list each week. We will be adding additional prayers and Activities from the Archdiocese when we receive them.

• Both Magnificat (https://us.magnificat.net/free) and Give Us This Day (https://giveusthisday.org/Digital), are offering free access to their online daily prayer subscriptions.

• https://formed.org/faithathome. For children, having a family movie night is a good option. The Brother Francis series is great for youngest children (under 8), The Witness Trilogy (episode 1) is a good Lenten option for older students. I encourage parents to watch and discuss together with their children. Important Note: Upon checking out, total will show $9.99 mo. This charge will only take place after 40 days. Feel free to cancel before then. Maybe set a calendar reminder!

• The Archdiocese of Washington will be live-streaming Holy Week Masses at St. Matthew’s Cathedral with Archbishop Gregory on the ADW YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/washarchdiocese o Palm Sunday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. o Holy Thursday, April 9, 5:30 p.m. o Good Friday, April 10, 1:00 p.m. o Easter Vigil, April 11, 8:00 p.m. o Easter Sunday, April 12, 10:00 a.m.

• The Angelus Prayer is a great teaching resource for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Attached please find a catechetical Angelus prayer.

• PALM SUNDAY TREAT FOR THE KIDS: Need a piece of Catholic Cake- log on tohttps://www.catholicicing.com/printable-palms-for-palm-sunday-free/ - It’s the Icing on your Catholic Cake! May God bless you and your family and remember always, God loves you. o . • Self-Care: SLI Connect is a Catholic online platform that provides resources for healthy life and ministry. They offer both pay for view and free resources. This is a free resource: Managing Coronavirus Anxiety (https://www.sliconnect.org/resiliency/) and very helpful.

• PRAYERS FOR DIFFICULT TIMES: “JESUS SAID: BE NOT AFRAID”, but if you are experiencing difficult times, please go to https://www.sliconnect.org/how-to- pray-in-times-of-crisis/. May God be with you.