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A Monthly Resource for Teaching the Faith 4.23

“One of the most beautiful experiences a person can have in the Church is that of being able to see and touch the work of the Lord in people’s lives, of experiencing the fact that God is not some abstract entity, but a reality so great and strong as to fill man’s heart to overflowing; a living Person Who is close to us, Who loves us and asks to be loved

“One of the most beautiful experiences a person can have in the Church is that of being able to see and touch the work of the Lord in people’s lives, of experiencing the fact that God is not some abstract entity, but a reality so great and strong as to fill man’s heart to overflowing; a living Person Who is close to us, Who loves us and asks to be loved

~ Pope Benedict XVI
“One of the most beautiful experiences a person can have in the Church is that of being able to see and touch the work of the Lord in people’s lives, of experiencing the fact that God is not some abstract entity, but a reality so great and strong as to fill man’s heart to overflowing; a living Person Who is close to us, Who loves us and asks to be loved

This month we pray for the Catechists at:

St. Jude Chapel, Fairhaven

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, Irondequoit

St. Katharine Drexel Parish, Macedon-Palmyra

St. Lawrence, Greece

St. Leo, Hilton

St. Louis, Pittsford

St. Lucy Church, Retsof

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Geneseo

St. Margaret Mary Church, Apalachin

St. Margaret Mary Church, Irondequoit

St. Marianne Cope Parish, Henrietta

St. Mark's, Greece

St. Martin de Porres Parish, Caledonia

St. Mary Church, Bath

St. Mary Church, Corning

St. Mary Church, Dansville

St. Mary Church, Geneseo

Shaped by the Source and Summit

In this column, we explore, together, some ways to help those we serve to better understand the Source and Summit of our faith: the Eucharist! This VISUAL SCHEDULE was created for Autistic persons to follow the events of the Mass, and was shared at a recent professional development day in our diocese. It may also be helpful to offer to younger children to be able to follow along with the parts of the Mass! As children begin to get more comfortable with what is happening at Mass, they are more likely to participate!

Praying All Ways and ALWAYS!

The Joy of Easter is a great prayer to begin each session during the 50 Days of the Easter season! Through praying it, we are reminded of Jesus' immense gift to us and that WE are a Resurrection people!
Family Connection

Family Connection

Help families to recognize the entire EASTER SEASON by engaging them in gratitude and prayer at home with this simple fill-in! When Pentecost arrives, encourage a time of reflection. God is, indeed, at work in their lives!
Family Connection
Keep Learning!

Keep Learning!

Join us for our fourth and final Catechist training session of this school year, WEDNESDAY, May 10 on Zoom! This session will focus on the Holy Spirit!

Registration can be found below!


DAYTIME:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: May 10, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcO2orTosHN1sGNmMvfG_bmzNK2aLbUzd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


EVENING:

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

When: May 10, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsf-itpz4sGNRNh1S7KUmlUJgONKakAgMF

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Keep Learning!

RESOURCE REVIEW

THE WELL videos, found below on YouTube are from a Catholic App called The God Minute.

These ambiance videos provide an interesting backdrop if you have a space to play them and involve your participants in some guided meditation. The videos help appeal to the senses, for those participants who need to engage more than just listening ears! The YouTube channel also provides a number of pray along videos, helpful for catechetical sessions. Check it out below!

APRIL CATECHETICAL HIGHLIGHTS

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis


The Diocese of Rochester

Debtor in Possession

leslie.barkin@dor.org (585)328-3210 oec.dor.org