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Resources

Catechetical Sunday: The USCCB has recently published resources for Catechetical Sunday 2010, “Marriage: Sacrament of Enduring Love” Full details and resources will be available at

http://www.usccb.org/catecheticalsunday/ Note: 2011 Theme will be “Do this in Memory of Me”

Faith Fusion 4,5,6th Grade Preparation: Many leaders have indicated the need for a “catch up” curriculum for 4th-6th graders who have little to no previous formation. Our Sunday Visitor/Harcourt has responded to this need with an excellent new curriculum. Contact Peter Poppleton from OSV to order or review material. ppoppleton@osv.com

2010

August 1st

Latest News

"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:14)

1. Gearing Up for Fall Kick-Off: Please join Bishop Olmsted on August 18th from 10:00-12:00 for a wonderful morning of fellowship and formation on “Catechesis -Teaching the Catholic Worldview to an Ailing World” followed by Deanery Meet & Greets (note each Deanery is setting up its own lunch arrangements). Event details online.

2. New Leaders Institute: New catechetical and youth leaders, or those who would like a refresher are invited to this year’s New Leaders Institute on August 5th & 12th. Full details online

3. Catechetical Leader Formation Series: Under the new structure we are trying to simply the registration and payment process for our events for Catechetical Leaders. We are now offering a one time registration process that would sign you up for all the events this year and save you about $20. The $50 fee would cover the Fall Kick-Off, November and April Formation Days, the Catechist Congress and Celebration of Gratitude and Hope. Please consider participating in this opportunity, honestly it helps us out a lot. Thanks! Full details are available online.

4. Cat 105 RCIA Team Training & Formation: Deanery wide RCIA & Adult Formation training days are currently being scheduled click here for more information.

5. Diocese of Phoenix newest future Catechist: Nikki & Eric Westby had there 4th child. Gianna Grace was born on July 1st. See pictures here.

Department of Family Catechesis

E-Update

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catechetical Leader

Announcements/Prayer Intentions

If you have any special prayer intentions, please share them with us so we can ask other leaders to pray for them.

The Pope’s intentions for August are:
General: The Unemployed and the Homeless: That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.

Missionary: Victims of Discrimination, Hunger and Forced Emigration: That the Church may be a “home” for all people, ready to open its doors to any who are suffering from racial or religious discrimination, hunger, or wars forcing them to emigrate to other countries.