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There is a Place for Gay Catholics in the Church
Eve TushnetWhen gay people come to Church--or when gay kids grow up Catholic--what do they see? We want them to see hope for their futures, and possibilities for flourishing in harmony with the Church. But, do they? This webinar will explore practical approaches to meeting people's basic needs, so that we can "bear one another's burdens" and receive one another's gifts. We will also consider the resources scripture and Catholic teaching offer to build communities where gay people can give and receive love.
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Webinar: Transforming Your Ministry in Just Three Moments of the Day
Christopher S. Collins, S.J.
Transforming Your Ministry in Just Three Moments of the DayMaking an offering of the day every morning, reviewing how that offering went at the end of the day, and being united to the offering of Christ's sacrifice every day in the Eucharist lays out a path for our daily prayer as ministers of the Church.These basic reference points, highlighted by some contributions of Ignatian spirituality, can be a great help in the faith formation of ministers, their parishioners, and their families in a common response to the universal call to holiness.About the Book: Three Moments of the Day On the strength of the Apostleship of Prayer’s worldwid...
Transforming Your Ministry in Just Three Moments of the DayMaking an offering of the day every morning, reviewing how that offering went at the end of the day, and being united to the offering of Christ's sacrifice every day in the Eucharist lays out a path for our daily prayer as ministers of the Church.These basic reference points, highlighted by some contributions of Ignatian spirituality, can be a great help in the faith formation of ministers, their parishioners, and their families in a common response to the universal call to holiness.About the Book: Three Moments of the Day On the strength of the Apostleship of Prayer’s worldwide reach, retreat master Christopher Collins introduces a powerful approach to both the Sacred Heart devotion and classic Ignatian spirituality. In the tradition of Michael Gaitley’s bestselling 33 Days to Morning Glory, Three Moments of the Day presents a classic Catholic tradition in a way that is fresh and compelling. Jesuit retreat master Christopher Collins introduces three simple, yet powerful prayer habits that are at the foundation of both the Sacred Heart devotion and Ignatian spirituality and that assist the reader in turning intentionally toward the Sacred Heart of Christ.In Three Moments of the Day, Collins guides readers through the morning offering, evening reflection, and how to ponder the gift of the Eucharist throughout the day.Download Fr. Chris Collins's slides: PDF of Webinar Slides
Tips for Cultivating a Culture of Witness in Your Parish
Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P
Every Catholic is called to be a witness to the power of God in everyday life. Many of us think faith is a private matter and don’t want to impose our beliefs on others. However, seekers and believers alike need to hear the faith stories of others in order to encounter Christ. Vibrant parishes cultivate a culture of witness in which parishioners are encouraged, trained, and given opportunities to share their faith one on one, in small groups, and at parish services and events. When the parish has a culture of witness, parishioners are empowered to “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” sharing their faith in their homes and workplaces a...
Every Catholic is called to be a witness to the power of God in everyday life. Many of us think faith is a private matter and don’t want to impose our beliefs on others. However, seekers and believers alike need to hear the faith stories of others in order to encounter Christ. Vibrant parishes cultivate a culture of witness in which parishioners are encouraged, trained, and given opportunities to share their faith one on one, in small groups, and at parish services and events. When the parish has a culture of witness, parishioners are empowered to “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord,” sharing their faith in their homes and workplaces and in the world at large.In this workshop, Sr. Theresa Rickard, O.P., will offer:seven habits to help parishioners more readily share their faith storiespractical ideas to foster everyday witnessing in the parish
Tools for Rebuilding Webinar
Fr. Michael White|Tom CorcoranThe Tools for Rebuilding Your Parish WebinarThe process of rebuilding a parish often requires some very practical tools to make a church function smoothly. Little things can become big things and major distractions if we do not manage them correctly.In this webinar, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran, bestselling authors of Rebuilt and Tools for Rebuilding, will share some of the important tools that have been most instrumental in the transformation of their parish.
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Unleashed for Ministry Webinar
Sonja CorbittEven with the profusion of modern resources and training in Catholic ministry and formation today, parish leaders continue feel ineffective at overcoming the superficial lives of the people they lead. Is there a "key" to effective ministry and leadership? What are some of the Holy Spirit's own methods of ministry, training, and formation?In this webinar, author Sonja Corbitt will offer surprising yet powerful tools that can help parish leaders emulate the Holy Spirit in influencing those they lead in exponential, eternal ways and teach others to do the same.
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The Unsheltered Heart: Exploring the Spiritual Riches of Advent
Ronald Patrick Raab, C.S.C.Advent is a new beginning for all people. It is a time to awaken within us a deep desire Christ's presence and to awaken our hearts to God's faithfulness. Join Fr. Raab for an hour of guided reflection on how to prepare your own heart to be unsheltered, open, vulnerable, and free
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Teens and Chastity: Implementing the USCCB’s New Document, "Catechetical Formation in Chaste Living"
Everyone agrees that our young people need education in chastity, but few seem to know how to go about imparting that essential information to them. In Catechetical Formation for Chaste Living (USCCB, 2008), the US Bishops define chastity as the virtue that “directs our sexuality toward authentic love and away from using persons as objects for sexual pleasure” and offer a framework that will help young people to develop that virtue. In this webinar, Sister Kieran Sawyer will offer an approach to sexuality education that she believes corresponds to the core content of the Chaste Living document. Based on the acronym LIFE (love, infatuation,...
Everyone agrees that our young people need education in chastity, but few seem to know how to go about imparting that essential information to them. In Catechetical Formation for Chaste Living (USCCB, 2008), the US Bishops define chastity as the virtue that “directs our sexuality toward authentic love and away from using persons as objects for sexual pleasure” and offer a framework that will help young people to develop that virtue. In this webinar, Sister Kieran Sawyer will offer an approach to sexuality education that she believes corresponds to the core content of the Chaste Living document. Based on the acronym LIFE (love, infatuation, friendship, and exploitation), her approach has been used successfully with teens for many decades.
