Advent 2020

Printable Family Calendar

Instead of handing out calendars this year, we have made it easy for your family to download and print your 2020 Family Advent calendar, filled with suggestions for making this year's season of hope something special. Also available in Spanish.

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Marriage Formation

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Liturgical Formation

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Catechetical Formation

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Opportunities Abound

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Previous Webinars

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Sunday Family Rosary

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Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute serves as the headquarters for formation for
all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools.

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The Institute Presents

Conversations on Race

If you missed the conversations, you can still watch the videos. Most of all, be sure to check out the complete list of resources we have gathered.

Fratelli Tutti

Pope Francis' latest encyclical is out and we have you covered when it comes to summaries, videos, and resources.

Laudato Si

After five years, what has your family or parish done to implement the Holy Father's challenges to care for creation? Learn more at our Laudato Si page.

Conversations on Race

What's Next?

Join us for our panel discussion about the Conversations on Race, where we will explore how to implement the many elements of our conversations into our schools, our parishes, and our homes.

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Marriage Prep

The Diocesan Marriage Preparation Class is designed to be an engaging, enriching, and beautiful presentation of the teachings of our faith.

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Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute serves as the headquarters for formation for all those who serve in ministry in our families, parishes, and schools.

About Us

Advent Resources

To help you and your families celebrate Advent well this year, we have put together the best resources we could find. We even categorized for an easy search. We are… Read More

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New Directory for Catechesis

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Join us on our four-week journey through the new Directory for Catechesis and check out these great video reflections from the USCCB.

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Black Catholic History Month

St. Athanasius

St. Athanasius, the great champion of the faith and Doctor of the Church, was born in Alexandria about the year 296, to Christian parents. Educated under the eye of Alexander,… Read More

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Family Movie Nights

Hugo

Family Movie Night finally returns this week with Hugo! The year is 1931. Twelve year old Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a Paris train station, where he’s trying… Read More

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Catequizem

How well do you know Easter Sunday?

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Featured Resources

From daily reads to planned journeys, discover a library designed to fulfill a diocesan community of all ages with catechesis and spiritual nourishment.

Seasonal Resources

Advent Resources

To help you and your families celebrate Advent well this year, we have put together the best resources we could find. We even categorized for an easy search. We are… Read More

Reflections

Mourning During the Pandemic

A Guide to Celebrating Loved Ones Lost in the Midst of COVID-19 “Coming in from the cold of a bleak winter’s day is perhaps an analogy for the place that… Read More

Liturgical Ministries

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

As we prepare for the reopenings of our churches, we have prepared a short tutorial for those who serve in these important ministries. Please take a few moments to watch… Read More

Early Adolescence

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

In case you missed it, here is the recording of our webinar with Doug Tooke of OBD Films and our great conversation about parish ministry with families. Download the slides… Read More

Reflections

On Praying the Rosary

I miss my dad every night around 7:30 pm. That’s when we stop everything and pray the Rosary. We started back in March when we hosted Nine Days of Prayer in… Read More

Reflections

Springtime. Finally.

We turned a corner here in Connecticut this weekend. No, we are still quarantined and still going to school virtually. That will likely continue for some time. We stay safe… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Watch Our Lenten Retreat: Falling Into Grace

In case you missed it, our recent webinar is now available to watch online! This one-hour webinar with Steve Angrisano was presented on March 26, 2020: Often, we can become… Read More

Seasonal Resources

Lenten Resources

This Lent, why not let us do the heavy lifting and provide you with a plethora of resources from across the web to make your Lenten load a little lighter.… Read More

Upcoming Events

Check out all the new opportunities for you to learn, connect with each other, learn from one another, and grow in faith!

Dec 08

Parish Leader Check In #9

Join us for our regular check in with parish catechetical leaders. The agenda will be posted here as the meeting date drawers closer. If you would like to suggest an… Read More

Mar 06

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 6 de febrero de 2021

Nuestra clase de un día de preparación al matrimonio es un día completo de formación, de diálogo entre la pareja y de reflexión. El contenido presentado en el programa revelado… Read More

Apr 10

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 10 de abril de 2021

Nuestra clase de un día de preparación al matrimonio es un día completo de formación, de diálogo entre la pareja y de reflexión. El contenido presentado en el programa revelado… Read More

Jun 12

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 12 de junio de 2021

Nuestra clase de un día de preparación al matrimonio es un día completo de formación, de diálogo entre la pareja y de reflexión. El contenido presentado en el programa revelado… Read More

Catequizem

Test your knowledge of the faith with one of our weekly quizzes. Great for the classroom or the family room.

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Alphabits

What can you do to raise faith-filled children? Alpha-bits is a collection of resources for parents of Generation Alpha (those up to the age of 9). Check out the resources to learn more.

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Advent 2020

Printable Family Calendar

Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Institute Presents

Conversations on Race

Fratelli Tutti

Laudato Si

Conversations on Race

What's Next?

Marriage Prep

Family Scouting

Rosary for Hope and Healing

Resources Whilst Stuck At Home

Welcome To The Leadership Institute

Advent Resources

Learn More

St. Athanasius

Hugo

How well do you know Easter Sunday?

Featured Resources

Advent Resources

Mourning During the Pandemic

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

On Praying the Rosary

Springtime. Finally.

Watch Our Lenten Retreat: Falling Into Grace

Lenten Resources

Upcoming Events

Parish Leader Check In #9

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 6 de febrero de 2021

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 10 de abril de 2021

Clase de preparación para el matrimonio: 12 de junio de 2021

Catequizem

Alphabits