We are enormously blessed to welcome a new seminarian intern for the next three months. We introduce to you Jacob Itchon. He began his Servant Leadership year with our team today. See his introduction below… My name is Jacob Itchon and I am in my third year of priestly formation and first year of […]
We join in prayer with Pope Francis, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and all who work to eradicate racial injustices that augment the sins of racism, hatred and indifference. These senseless acts of violence, destruction and tragedy can only be overcome by love. It is the essence of our faith, we were created […]
This COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in more ways than one. Religion publishers have been arduously working to provide our parish faith formation programs with the best resources to serve and minister to children, youth, adults, parents, families, and RCIA. Directors for Catechetical Ministry and catechists are now tasked to re-imagine catechetical sessions with students […]
Diocese of San Diego-Consecration to Mary—May 1st Consecration to Mary—May 1st (USCCB) (<-Disponible en ESPAÑOL) Catechism of the Catholic Church-Mary, Mother of God (Vatican) (ESPAÑOL) Faith at Home-Watch Marian Scripture Studies or Movies (Formed) (<-Disponible en ESPAÑOL) Teachings on Mary, Mother of God (EWTN) (Conociendo a Nuestra Madre-EWTN) Three Marian Prayers of Protection and Hope […]
Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home was the first encyclical to be entirely dedicated to the topic of environmental issues. Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures, “Praise be to you, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth, who sustains and governs us,” the encyclical demonstrates that […]
As we continue to maneuver our way through the restrictions, struggles, fears and frustrations of this pandemic, we must remember to not lose sight of what truly matters. Here we are six weeks into the Stay at Home order and perhaps, patience is running low, anxiety may be affecting everyone in the household a little […]
Catholic Charities San Diego (CCSD) has been diligently working to provide families who need food assistance. Click the link below for more information on food orders, delivery options and a list of participating parish locations in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Learn more how you can help! https://www.ccdsd.org/efdn PARTICIPATING PARISHES CENTRAL SAN DIEGO OUR […]
Greetings! As a we near Holy Week, we have listed opportunities below for you to share with your faith formation students and families, along with resources for Adult Faith Formation and those in the RCIA. Please feel free to share and distribute. FAMILY RESOURCES: Holy Week Services– Holy Thursday Mass (Servicios […]
This list contains FREE resources to share and use during this crucial time of remote/distance learning. This list will be updated frequently, please ensure to check back daily. CATECHETICAL/EVANGELIZATION RESOURCES The following resources are FREE to use. (Please share and distribute) **Special Note, please look into resources the publisher you use at your parish may have […]
As you may be aware, yesterday Bishop McElroy announced a series of temporary measures that will take place effective this weekend in order to mitigate any further contamination of the COVID-19. Read letter I sent yesterday relating to the imminent suspension of in-person faith formation programs beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Bishop […]
