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 […]
We have an update on the COVID-19 situation as it affects our faith formation programs in our diocese. Our modus operandi at this point is caution and preparation, but not panic. According to yesterday afternoon’s update from the San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency (SDCHHSA), “San Diego County’s general population is at low risk of coronavirus disease, or […]
Dear Friends, As you ready your homes to welcome and receive loved ones, may you experience a profound gratitude for God’s abundance and blessings in your lives. As today’s Responsorial Psalm reminds us…”I will praise your name for ever, Lord.” Indeed, Thanksgiving is celebrated each and every day and most importantly, the ultimate expression of […]
Estimados Amigos, Al preparar sus hogares para recibir y reunirse con sus familiares y seres queridos, deseamos que sus corazones rebosen de profunda gratitud por la abundancia y las bendiciones que Dios ha derramado en sus vidas. Esto nos lo recuerda el Salmo Responsorial del día de hoy…”Bendeciré al Señor Eternamente”. De hecho, el Día […]
