Pope Francis: Pray Every Day

Pope Francis has invited the faithful to pray the Rosary every day in May 2021 for an end to the pandemic. We have all the links you will need in one place. Updated every day.

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

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.

Registration and Resources

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

Free Artwork for Websites and Bulletins

One of the great struggles of the digital age is finding resources, pictures, and graphics that can be used legally and without paying fees or fines. The best advice, obviously,… 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

The Jungle Book

Disney’s 2016 live-action (well, live-action / CGI hybrid) adaptation of The Jungle Book builds on both Rudyard Kipling’s original story collection and Disney’s own 1967 animated feature, shaping the stories… 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.

Young People Today

What Young People Are Saying

From July 2018 to December 2019, the National Dialogue worked with its national leadership network to host local conversations with youth, young adults, parents, and ministry leaders – to listen… 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

Seasonal Resources

Bible Sunday

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

Upcoming Events

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

May 11

Parish Leader Check In #18

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

May 25

Parish Leader Check In #19

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

Jun 08

Parish Leader Check In #20

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

Jun 12

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

Please note this event is in Spanish. For marriage formation in English, please click here Nuestra clase de un día de preparación al matrimonio es un día completo de formación,… Read More

Jun 22

Parish Leader Check In #21

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

Jun 28 - Jul 02

SHU Journey 2021

SHU Journey is an extraordinary five-day summer experience for high school youth. We invite you to join in this dynamic week with your peers and three of our own college… Read More

Catequizem

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

Try It Out

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.

Explore

The Year of the Family

Pope Francis has declared the Year of the Family from March 19, 2021 to June 26, 2022. When it comes to great resources, we have you covered. Check out these links, articles, suggestions, and videos for your family to use as you celebrate your own family and spread the Good News of the Domestic Church to others.

The Year of the Family

The Catholic Biblical School

The Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Biblical School (CBS) been a kind of “hearing aid” for thousands of adults throughout New England as they engage God’s Word in every book of the Bible. And this fall the Catholic Biblical School will be meeting in Bridgeport!

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The Year of the Family

Pope Francis has declared the Year of the Family from March 19, 2021 to June 26, 2022. When it comes to great resources, we have you covered. Check out these links, articles, suggestions, and videos for your family to use as you celebrate your own family and spread the Good News of the Domestic Church to others.

The Year of the Family

Pope Francis: Pray Every Day

Welcome To The Leadership Institute

The Institute Presents

Conversations on Race

Fratelli Tutti

Laudato Si

Mourning in the Pandemic

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

Free Artwork for Websites and Bulletins

Learn More

The Jungle Book

Learn More

Featured Resources

What Young People Are Saying

Lenten Resources

Bible Sunday

Advent Resources

Mourning During the Pandemic

Formation for EMHCs and Readers

ICYMI: Family Ministry Basics

On Praying the Rosary

Upcoming Events

Parish Leader Check In #18

Parish Leader Check In #19

Parish Leader Check In #20

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

Parish Leader Check In #21

SHU Journey 2021

Catequizem

Alphabits

The Year of the Family

The Catholic Biblical School

The Year of the Family