Day of Prayer

scherbart — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:13:01 +0000

You are invited to join us for our annual Day of Prayer!

Thursday June 14th - 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gathering at 9:00am
Presentation Center,19480 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos

Facilitator: Carmela Gingerelli amd Rosemarie Peoples Read more...

TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS

scherbart — Thu, 03 May 2012 01:22:29 +0000

From The Office for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults – Diocese of San Jose Read more...

Unity Day II

scherbart — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 17:25:09 +0000

A Pilgrimage Towards Peace

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Most Holy Trinity

11am - Gathering Time

Please wear a white shirt for the walk.

Contact Enrique Flores at enrique_essj@hotmail.com for more information, or click here for flyer. Read more...

Mystagogical Reflection Resources

scherbart — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:12:02 +0000

The Ongoing Professional Growth Series, Teach Like a Mystagogue presented by Mary Birmingham and Nick Wagner helped us to prepare, celebrate and make liturgy matter. An important skill of liturgical catechesis is the ability to lead a mystagagogical reflection process. Diana Macalintal wrote an article that explains the steps for mystagogical reflection. She entitled Read more...

R.C.I.A. Team Building Resources

scherbart — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:58:32 +0000

The RCIA Team Building workshop on January 28 highlighted the importance of catechumenate ministers participating in an ongoing, facilitated study of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for effective ministry. The workshop gave the participants an opportunity to imagine their dream team. See RCIA paragraph 9-16 to find ministries and responsibilities for initiation ministry. Read more...

RCIA Gathering Team Building January 28, 2012

scherbart — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:29:13 +0000

Come and learn about RCIA team building, discerning team members and providing formation and ongoing enrichment for them. There is a catechumenate gathering on Saturday January 28, from 9:00am to 1:00pm with lunch included at the Chancery in St. Joseph/Clare conference rooms. A $5.00 donation is suggested. Read more...

Diocesan Catechetical Advisory Board chooses its 2012 goals

scherbart — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:08:31 +0000

The Catechetical Advisory Board will address the following issues in the upcoming year: Read more...

Women and Spirit Exhibit Catholic Sisters in America

scherbart — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:17:13 +0000

The Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America exhibit will be on display at The California Museum in Sacramento from January 24, 2012 – June 3, 2012. This traveling exhibit, organized by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), reveals the story behind the pioneer Catholic Sisters who helped shape the nation’s social and cultural landscape. Read more...

Fr. Robert Barron's Catholicism

scherbart — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:32:41 +0000

Watch Fr. Robert Barron's "Catholicism" series on Public TV! Read more...

Catholic Scouting in Diocese of San Jose

scherbart — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:14:34 +0000

Catholic Scouting is an important youth ministry in the diocese of San Jose. It supports faith formation for children and youth. Here is a flyer that summarizes the Catholic Scouting religious programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Read more...

Catechesis for the New Roman Missal

scherbart — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:48:10 +0000

Do remember these two liturgical goals for catechesis of the New Roman Missal:

Prepare the community to pray the newly translated mass to participate more fully, actively, consciously in the liturgy.
Familiarize them with the texts.

Do begin immediate catechesis.

Ten Reasons for Joy, Humor and Laughter in Ministry

scherbart — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:56:45 +0000

Fr. James Martin, S.J. shared the following reasons for joy, humor and laughter in ministry at his keynote at the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership in Atlanta in May. Read more...

Catechumenate Gathering

scherbart — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:58:01 +0000

Is There Life after Easter

For RCIA Directors, Leaders, Facilitators

Thursday May 26
6:30pm-9:00pm-Dinner included
Santa Teresa Parish
$5.00 donation suggested

COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT
Do’s and Don’ts related to the period of enlightenment and
purification, with mystagogy throughout Read more...

Catholic Cemetery Tours for Families

scherbart — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:21:12 +0000

The Diocese of San Jose Catholic Cemeteries are inviting families to come for free tours at Calvary Cemetery. Read more...

Highlights of the LA Congress

scherbart — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:22:33 +0000

Parishes as Places of Gathering and Sending

Support Catechetical Ministry in Montego Bay, Jamaica

scherbart — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:29:54 +0000

Anne Grycz visited the Diocese of Montego Bay to offer adult faith formation for the lay ecclesial leaders this past Fall. Read more...

Catechesis for the Implementation of the New English Translation

scherbart — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:54:24 +0000

Rev. Rick Hilgartner, the Executive Director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship at USCCB gave a workshop at NCCL on the new roman missal. . Here are some do's from his workshop for preparing for liturgical change. Read more...

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

scherbart — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:02:29 +0000

For those interested in training to provide Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries at Santa Clara University is offering a class taught by Ann Garrido, D.Min. from June 20-July 7. Read more...

Rainbows for All God's Children

scherbart — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:33:15 +0000

Rainbows begins on February 15, 2011, 7:00 - 8:00 PM,

12 week session every Tuesday, No fee required
St. John Vianney School
4601 Hyland Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127 Read more...

Strong Catholic Families

scherbart — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:37:59 +0000

Research has shown us that when it comes to faith, most young people pretty much follow the faith of their parents. As catechetical leaders, we need to do more to empower parents to pass on their faith to their children. It is important to help parents reflect on the level of importance they give to faith growth within the homes and make faith a top family priority. As p Read more...

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