Upcoming Events

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

 

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About Our Virtual Meetings

This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly into the meeting. You are encouraged to click it a few minutes before the meeting start time to test your video and sound. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room upon entry until the host lets you in.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you do not have access to a computer but still wish to join, please call 646-518-9805, 646-558-8656 and enter this ID number when prompted: 810 0163 2701

If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

One of the most common questions asked at meetings lately is, "How do we serve a family that arrives in the parish having been out of formation for some time?" There is no set plan for these situations, but many parishes have come up with creative ways to answer this need.

Join us for a inaugural Formation Lab, a new event which will be hosted two or three times a year around specific topics. For our first lab, we will be joined by Amy McEntee, publisher of RCL/Benzinger.

Amy will guide a conversation among all who wish to join us (including formation leaders, catechists, priests, deacons) about how we can pastorally respond to situations that arise when young people or their parents take a very non-traditional route in their journey of faith.

Bring your own recommended practices. Bring resources to share (email ahead of time and we can tell you how many copies – or send them to us and we will make the copies!)

What is your parish doing? What are your questions? What have you found that works for your parents and students? A good part of the day will be dedicated to listening to one another share their own great ideas.

About Our Presenter

Amy McEntee is a Publisher at RCL Benziger. Amy has presented locally and nationally, particularly in the areas of catechist formation.

 

 

 

 

 
 
If you have a suggestion for a future topic for our series, please email institute@diobpt.org.

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The Diocese of Bridgeport Respect Life Ministry invites you to a Feminine Genius Brunch! Discover God's plan for you to flourish, featuring speaker Sr. Maria Teresa, CFR

What is "feminine genius"?
St. Pope John Paul II wrote a beautiful, pastoral letter known as the “Letter to Women” in which he recognized the challenges women faced in the world concerning their dignity and worth.

About our Speaker
Sr. Maria Teresa, CFR will be giving an inspiring talk based on the unique gifts God endowed women with, what St. Pope John Paul II referred to as the feminine genius, and how He calls each of us to live in the world through these gifts. Come join us for this morning set aside to hear about God’s distinct plan for each of us!

Sr. Maria Teresa is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, a community of religious sisters based in New York who live a simple Gospel life while serving the material and spiritual needs of the poor and engaging in works of evangelization.

Prior to entering the convent, Sr. Maria Teresa attended Boston College on a tennis scholarship. Her life took an unexpected turn her sophomore year after encountering Jesus in the Eucharist and in the poor on a mission trip to Honduras. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, she spent a year as a missionary in Honduras before entering religious life in 2005. Sr. Maria Teresa is currently the Local Servant (Superior) of Our Lady Queen of Angels Convent in East Harlem where the sisters have a soup kitchen, food and clothing pantry, and a youth ministry program.

Registration
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In spring 2023, Bishop Caggiano met with more than 2,300 parish leaders and unveiled his vision for The One, renewing the Diocese of Bridgeport, one step at a time.

This fall (and into winter 2024), the Bishop invites you to hear what's next. How can parishes collaborate? How can we work together to renew the diocese?

This meeting is for anyone who shares in the leadership of a parish. This includes those in liturgical and catechetical ministries, youth ministry, and the like. There will be one specific meeting for parish and finance council members, or you can attend your local meeting.

If you attend, your mandate for service will automatically be extended as per the requirement for your ministry.

Please note: since these conversations are focused on local ministries, you must attend in your own deanery.

If you have any questions, please email institute@diobpt.org.

Register

Note: To Register you will need to be logged into LEAD. If you do not have an account, follow the link above to register.

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

 

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About Our Virtual Meetings

This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly into the meeting. You are encouraged to click it a few minutes before the meeting start time to test your video and sound. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room upon entry until the host lets you in.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you do not have access to a computer but still wish to join, please call 646-518-9805, 646-558-8656 and enter this ID number when prompted: 810 0163 2701

If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

Motivate Responsible Use of Technology & Prevent Digital Abuse!

About:
Be part of this talk and discover how we can keep safe online: This is what every person should know. This event is open to both adults and students.

All attendees will obtain information about:

• Preventing Cyber Cruelty


• Safe Communication in Gaming


• Public Databases & Digital Transparency


• Preventing Abuse of Current & Future Apps


• Poor Social Media & Oversharing Behaviors


• Many Other Current & Future Cyber Issues

This multi-award-winning program will eliminate the myths that
Anonymity, Social Privacy and Disappearing Digital Content is
possible with digital tools & apps.

The audience will gain knowledge to promote responsible use of
digital tools while also obtaining the wisdom to prevent negative,
irresponsible, and malicious digital behaviors and trends.

Download Flyer

Guest Speaker:
Richard Guerry is the author of multiple cyber safety books and has been a featured speaker at numerous national & international conferences. He has also appeared as an expert on Radio Disney, CNN, FOX, CBS, MTV’s Thin Line Campaign, as well as in Parade
Magazine and many local, regional, and international publications.

Download Speaker's Flyer

In spring 2023, Bishop Caggiano met with more than 2,300 parish leaders and unveiled his vision for The One, renewing the Diocese of Bridgeport, one step at a time.

This fall (and into winter 2024), the Bishop invites you to hear what's next. How can parishes collaborate? How can we work together to renew the diocese?

This meeting is for anyone who shares in the leadership of a parish. This includes those in liturgical and catechetical ministries, youth ministry, and the like. There will be one specific meeting for parish and finance council members, or you can attend your local meeting.

If you attend, your mandate for service will automatically be extended as per the requirement for your ministry.

Please note: since these conversations are focused on local ministries, you must attend in your own deanery.

If you have any questions, please email institute@diobpt.org.

Register

Note: To Register, you will need to be logged into LEAD. If you do not have an account, follow the link above to register.

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

 

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About Our Virtual Meetings

This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly into the meeting. You are encouraged to click it a few minutes before the meeting start time to test your video and sound. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room upon entry until the host lets you in.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you do not have access to a computer but still wish to join, please call 646-518-9805, 646-558-8656 and enter this ID number when prompted: 810 0163 2701

If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

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 es relevante, estéticamente agradable y sólidamente construido sobre los principios de nuestra fe. El día también incluirá materiales suplementarios de la conferencia para la pareja, desayuno continental, almuerzo caliente, bocadillos y una oportunidad para la Reconciliación.

La clase de Preparación Matrimonial está diseñada para compartir la visión de Cristo sobre el amor matrimonial, incluyendo la teología del matrimonio, la comunicación, la intimidad y la espiritualidad matrimonial. Al final del día, las parejas entenderán los componentes fundamentales de los elementos humanos y espirituales del matrimonio sacramental y estarán capacitados para vivir esa visión en el mundo.

El precio de esta clase de preparación es de $195, que se puede pagar en línea cuando se inscriban.

Inscríbase ahora

Si no desea registrarse en línea, descargue este formulario este formulario y envíelo por correo ordinario.

Si eres un adulto (mayor de 18 años) y un católico practicante que de alguna manera se perdió la Confirmación cuando era más joven, haz planes para unirte a nosotros en un taller para descubrir todo lo que necesitas saber para prepararte a celebrar este gran sacramento.

Se trata de una experiencia de formación híbrida. Haz clic en el enlace que aparece a continuación para registrarte y obtener una cuenta en LEAD, nuestra plataforma de aprendizaje, y completar los formularios y cursos necesarios como requisito previo.

Después, apúntate a la breve sesión presencial que tendrá lugar el 4 de noviembre de 2023 o el 23 de marzo de 2024 a las 9 a.m. en el Centro Católico (238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport, CT).

Una vez que hayas asistido al taller presencial y completado el trabajo en línea, estarás debidamente preparado para el sacramento.

Inscribirse

If you are an adult (over 18) and a practicing Catholic who somehow missed Confirmation when you were younger, make plans to join us for a workshop to discover all you need to know to prepare to celebrate this great sacrament.

This is a hybrid formation experience. Click the link below to register for an account in LEAD, our learning platform, and complete the required prerequisite forms and courses.

Then sign up to join us for the brief face-to-face session on either November 4, 2023 or March 23, 2024 at 9 am at the Catholic Center (238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport, CT).

Once you have attended the face-to-face workshop and completed the work online, you will be properly prepared for the sacrament.

Enroll

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

 

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About Our Virtual Meetings

This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly into the meeting. You are encouraged to click it a few minutes before the meeting start time to test your video and sound. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room upon entry until the host lets you in.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you do not have access to a computer but still wish to join, please call 646-518-9805, 646-558-8656 and enter this ID number when prompted: 810 0163 2701

If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

In spring 2023, Bishop Caggiano met with more than 2,300 parish leaders and unveiled his vision for The One, renewing the Diocese of Bridgeport, one step at a time.

This fall (and into winter 2024), the Bishop invites you to hear what's next. How can parishes collaborate? How can we work together to renew the diocese?

This meeting is for anyone who shares in the leadership of a parish. This includes those in liturgical and catechetical ministries, youth ministry, and the like. There will be one specific meeting for parish and finance council members, or you can attend your local meeting.

If you attend, your mandate for service will automatically be extended as per the requirement for your ministry.

Please note: since these conversations are focused on local ministries, you must attend in your own deanery.

If you have any questions, please email institute@diobpt.org.

Register

Note: To Register, you will need to be logged into LEAD. If you do not have an account, follow the link above to register.

Every other week, parish faith formation leaders are invited to a half-hour online meeting to discuss upcoming events, learn more about what others are doing in their parishes, and brainstorm solutions to common problems. Our goal is to pray together, learn from each other, and leave affirmed that we are on the right path in our own parishes and ministry settings.

Who should attend?

Faith formation leaders, youth ministers, and others who are entrusted with catechetical leadership in their parish.

All meetings are on Tuesdays, and all are at 11 am. Meetings are not recorded.

 

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About Our Virtual Meetings

This gathering is a virtual meeting hosted by Zoom. The link below will take you directly into the meeting. You are encouraged to click it a few minutes before the meeting start time to test your video and sound. You will be automatically placed into a waiting room upon entry until the host lets you in.

Join Zoom Meeting

If you do not have access to a computer but still wish to join, please call 646-518-9805, 646-558-8656 and enter this ID number when prompted: 810 0163 2701

If you call in a few minutes before the meeting begins, you will likely hear music playing until we begin.

For our second in-person meeting, all parish catechetical leaders will meet for prayer, fellowship, and new ideas.

We will open the doors promptly at 9:30 am for refreshments and then begin with morning prayer at 10 am.

There will be a brief presentation on a topic we'll share with you once we thought of it, and then we will break for lunch.

Please use the form below to RSVP so we know you are planning to join us. This meeting will not be recorded, so your presence - in person - is anticipated.

Who Should Attend?

Everyone who bears responsibility for formation in the parish: DRE/CRE, youth ministry leaders, RCIA coordinators, and those who help prepare families, young people, or adults for reception of the sacraments.

Clergy are welcome, but not expected to attend.