NEW ENTRIES to this document include the following:
From the Archdiocese of Dubuque/Office of Catholic Schools: Downloadable "Prayerdemic" Prayer Card (see page 1)
For Formation of Children (Grades K-8): National Catholic Committee on Scouting (NCCS): Activities
For Formation of Young Adults/Adults: USCCB Resources and Webinars
From Publishers/Organizations: St. Mary's Press (Kids' Liturgy); Word on Fire (Free E-book/study guide)
For Reopening Churches - From Other Sources: Atlanta Catechist Virtual Conference; NFCYM (Accompaniment Symposium)
*** Please note revisions to Recommendations #2 and #3 (on page 2).
*** The listing of virtual / live-streamed Masses has been updated. If your parish is offering live-streamed Masses, please send your information to Lynne Chapman, and we will add these Masses to our list. Please include links to the parish website, Facebook or YouTube.
This document will be updated frequently, and you will be sent weekly updates as additional resources become available.
REMINDER: Faith Formation Leaders Gathering
"The Ministry Priority of Faith Formation" Thursday, August 20, 2020
There's still time to register! The Faith Formation Division invites you to attend this event which will focus on the Ministry Priority of Faith Formation and our role in carrying out that ministry! Archbishop Jackels will share his thoughts, hopes, and challenges, and there will be time to network with others in the field of faith formation. This day is specifically designed for Faith Formation Leaders and Pastors, but all in parish or school ministry are invited to take part. Participants are invited to join either in-person at St. Mary Church, 2700 Horton Road, Waverly, IA, or to join us virtually. There is NO COST for this event, but registration is required. To register for this event, click here.
Virtual Open House Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:30 AM
We invite you to participate in this opportunity to hear from one another, surface questions or concerns, share ideas, learn about new developments, and be present to one another in these difficult times.
Here is the link: August 26 LinkOR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84275092627?pwd=OGYyNUQ4dkFBM2pOT2ZmbTNiZ2cvUT09
Meeting ID: 842 7509 2627 Passcode: 3RyzFh
To join by phone, dial: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 842 7509 2627 Passcode: 625261
FFLSharing
As you develop ideas and resources for families in your parishes during this time, please use the FFLSharing message board as a means to share them with other FFLs throughout the Archdiocese. If you need assistance, please contact Kevin Feyen or Joanne Pohland.