Helping Prepare Children for First Communion

February 27, 2021

Lead by Joe Paprocki, this workshop will help parents to make the most of this incredible opportunity to walk with their children into the welcoming arms of Jesus!

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Marriage Formation

Getting married? Start here.

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Liturgical Formation

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Catechetical Formation

Teaching the faith? Start here.

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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.

Mourning in the Pandemic

A Guide to Celebrating Loved Ones Lost in the Midst of COVID-19

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

Our Lent 2021 Poster

Forty Ways to Encounter Christ in Lent This season, let’s allow Lent to bring us closer to Christ in both heart and mind, reminding ourselves of His grace and promise… Read More

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True Love That Lasts Movement

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What if you could grow the enjoyment and love between you and your spouse by asking one simple question each day? Join the True Love That Lasts Movement and enjoy its benefits - each and every day.

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Family Movie Nights

Big Hero 6

Something a bit more lighthearted and fun this week as we take a look at Disney’s animated superhero film, Big Hero 6. The film follows the teenager Hiro who, inspired… Read More

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New General Directory

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Check out these great videos and resources for unpacking the New General Directory for Catechesis, promulgated by Pope Francis in June 2020.

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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

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

Seasonal Resources

Pope Francis has issued an apostolic letter entitled “Aperuit Illis,” instituting the “Sunday of the Word of God” for all dioceses and churches throughout the world. “I hereby declare that the… Read More

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

Upcoming Events

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

Feb 27

Helping Prepare Children for First Communion

Walking with Our Children Into the Arms of Jesus As parents, we strive to ensure that our children are “heading in the right direction.” As Catholic parents, we know that… Read More

Mar 02