Growing in Faith Together
From the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Theology on Tapas- This Wednesday!
Faithful Citizenship & the Demands of Authentic Political Engagement
Monday, November 2
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Explore the responsibilities of faithful citizenship & the demands of authentic political engagement with Dr. Rodney Howsare during part three of this Theology & Culture Virtual Series! Dr. Howsare joined the faculty of DeSales University in 1999 and was promoted to the rank of tenured professor in 2010. He holds a doctoral degree from Marquette University, with a specialization in fundamental theology. His book publications include: Hans Urs von Balthasar and Protestantism: The Ecumenical Implications of His Theological Style, How Balthasar Changed My Mind, and Hans Urs von Balthasar: A Guide for the Perplexed. He has had scholarly articles published in Communio, Nova et Vetera, Fides Quarens Intellectum, and the Josephinum Journal of Theology. He has delivered several presentations to the College Theology Society.
National Leadership Forum on Ministry with Young Adults
December 7-11
Join the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) National Advisory Team on Young Adult Ministry for a week of webinars, breakouts, training, videos, prayer, and networking. Details on registration, cost, and the daily schedule will be available soon. To check out resources from the last forum, click here.
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch
The Catholic View on Voting and Politics
As Catholics, we’re not meant to fit into any specific political group or party. We’re instead called to live in the world, but not of it, meaning we must participate in our life on Earth, knowing that the only things that can truly fulfill us are found in Heaven. So when it comes to voting, we’re never going to be 100% happy or fulfilled with a certain party or candidate, and that’s okay. Above all, we are called to be Catholic before we’re Republican, Democrat, American, or any other nationality. Voting as a Catholic means recognizing that nothing in this life will ever be perfectly aligned with the Church, but doing our best to uphold her teachings and protect the sanctity of life in all situations.
Respect Life Month
October is Respect Life Month! As Catholics, we believe that every life is sacred, from the moment of conception until natural death. Every person is made in the image and likeness of God, and so each and every person has inherent dignity. This is also the foundation of all Catholic social teaching. This week we share a webinar from the Saint John Paul II National Shrine about accompanying the elderly in light of Saint John Paul II's own life and his teachings on the Gospel of Life as well as what accompaniment looks like on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young Adult Ministry Spotlight
St. Leo the Great
The Young Adult Ministry at St. Leo is a community of young(ish) adults, ages 18 - 35 (soft cutoff at 35), looking to grow in fellowship with one another in Christ. The ministry looks to foster healthy, Christ-centered friendships through service to our neighbors and fun social gatherings. The ministry welcomes members of other parishes, those who are not Catholic, and even those that are not Christian. The ultimate mission is to get to know one another while donating time, talent, and treasure in service to those in most need of it.
Email: Michele.Pechie@dor.org
Website: https://www.stleochurch.org/
Location: 167 Lake Ave, Hilton, NY 14468, USA
Phone: 585-392-2710
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342826713263432
40:30 Young Adult Group
The Southeast Rochester Catholic Community invites young adults to leave the noisiness of the world and gather with other young adults in faith. This new young adult group takes its inspiration from Isaiah 40:30-31. The group currently gathers Mondays at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. For more information, click here.
Young Adult Bible Study
Every Thursday
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Called & Gifted
All of us have something to discern! The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis is looking for young adults or those that minister to young adults who are interested in forming the next Called & Gifted cohort. Called & Gifted is a process created by the Catherine of Siena Institute that helps people better understand spiritual gifts and how to recognize those gifts in themselves and others. The process will include a virtual workshop that lays the foundation for the beginning of discernment, an online Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory, a gifts interview to help you unpack your inventory, and working with a small group over several weeks to experiment with your gifts. We hope to begin the process mid-November. Dates/times TBD. If you are interested, click here.
Additional Resources!
Check out the resources below to keep your faith strong this week and the weeks to come!
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
Email: mark.capellazzi@dor.org
Website: https://oec.dor.org/young-adult-ministry/
Location: 1150 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 328- 3228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doryoungadults/
Twitter: @ROC_ENC