Resources

 

2011-2012 Department Calendar:  Now available online and for download

 

New Mass Translation Teen Handout

 

Vatican Library Tour

 

Carrick Ministries Living the Mass

 

Ordination Class of 2011  See the pictures and responses of over

330 priests who were ordained in the US this year.

            

NCCL Podcasts: Joe Paprocki on Practice makes Catholic

 

Bi-National Respect Life & Evangelization Hispanic Congress

 

2011

May

“So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy                                                 and ran to tell His disciples” - Matthew 28:9

Latest News

                                      

1) Celebration of Gratitude and Hope May 12th 10:00am-2:00pm:   Please join us for our annual end of the year Mass and lunch with Bishop Olmsted.              Please register by May 9th  Online Registration                                                Pictures!!! We are still in need of pictures of this year’s activities.                         Please send them to rhanning@diocesephoenix.org ASAP

2) New Diocesan Website Launched: The new website is now live and is being updated.   Access to the Department of Family Catechesis will continue through www.familycatechesisphx.org which will also be updated later this month.  Thanks for your patience while we work out the bugs.

3) Meeting the Needs Formation Day Follow-Up: Resources from the day are linked to our Disabilities Webpage and copies of handouts, books and DVD’s are available in my office.  Please continue to discern how best you can reach out to families of those with disabilities in your parish.

4) Youth Leader Gathering June 14th:  Hosted at the National Life Teen Training Conference in Scottsdale.  Mass w/ Bishop Olmsted,  Keynote w/ Mother Assumpta O.P., and a special lunch and gathering for Diocese of Phoenix Youth Leaders.   RSVP to Ryan by June 9th  Invite Letter    Agenda

5) National Catechetical Leader’s Survey:  We have been selected to participate in a national survey conducted by St. Meinrad’s Seminary.  Please complete the 15 minute survey between May 3rd & May 20th.  Online Survey

6) Beatification of John Paul II May 1st:   New website and Iphone App let you watch the Beatification in real time.  www.pope2you.net

7) There be Dragons May 6th:  A new movie on the life of St. Josemaria Escriva is being launched nationwide on May 6th.  Catechetical and Youth Leaders can attend a special screening for free!!!! Contact me ASAP if you would like to go.

Department of Family Catechesis

E-Update

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catechetical Leader

Announcements/Prayer Intentions

 

- For the repose of the soul of Bob Orban, husband of Diane Orban

- For the continued healing of Bill Weingartner, husband of Ginnie Weingartner

 

The Pope’s intentions for May are:  

General Intention: That those who work in the media may always respect truth, solidarity and the dignity of each person.


Missionary Intention: That the Lord may grant the Church in China the capacity to persevere in fidelity to the Gospel and to grow in unity.

Contact Us

www.familycatechesisphx.org

 

Ryan Hanning

Director of Parish Leadership Support 

rhanning@diocesephoenix.org

 

Victoria Smith

Senior Administrative Assistant

vsmith@diocesephoenix.org

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

                                      

1) There Be Dragons Singles Movie Night

2) National Day of Prayer May 5th

3) Joe Paprocki Webinar “Practice Makes Catholic”  May 11th  5:00pm Details

4) Celebration of Gratitude & Hope                    May 12th, 10:00am-2:00pm           Registration

 

Save the Dates

1) LIFE TEEN Convention                                       June 12th-15th  Full Details

2) SUMMER Catechist Certification                     June 6th-17th    Full Details

3) Beginnings PLUS  Flyer                                         August 25th-28th, The Casa

4) 2011 Emmaus Retreat for Adults

                 w/ Developmental Disabilities

                 August 19th-21st  Flyer