Preparing Your Child for First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion one of the greatest gifts your child can receive. Thank you for guiding your daughter or son to receive this sacrament and for being a witness of the faith in your child's life.

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Great Reads
How The Smartphone Affected An Entire Generation of Kids
This article by Jean Twenge, discusses the recent phenomena found in the post-millennial generation, iGen. While the iGen generation is safer than previous generations, kids growing up in the iGen… Read More
Young People Today
Meet Generation Z
With the rise of Generation Z, the question of “What does Generation Z mean for the Church?” In his blog, author Joe Paprocki explores the potential impact of this new… Read More
Young People Today
Move Over, Millennials, Here Comes Generation Z
In a recent New York Times article titled “Move Over, Millennials, Here Comes Generation Z”, author Alex Williams looks into differences between Millennials and Generation Z. As a Diocese, this… Read More
RCIA
Adult Faith Formation
This is a resource for Catechetical Leaders regarding adult faith formation. “The Church’s catechetical mission aims to help the faithful of all ages to grow in both human and Christian… Read More
RCIA
Resource for RCIA Leaders
The Association for Catechumenal Ministry is comprised of Clergy and laity with the goal of bringing catechumens and candidates into communion with Christ. Using Liturgy, Catechesis, and Pastoring they help… Read More
Baptism
Baptism Resources for Catechetical Leaders
The following resource was procured to equip Catechetical Leaders with a guide for Parents and Godparents in preparation for Baptism.
Baptism
Resources For Parents on Baptism
The following resources are for families with young children seeking Baptism in the Catholic Church. These resources explain the importance of Baptism, as well as provide answers and activities for… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass
From the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, comes a discussion on the function of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and the liturgical norms regarding Eucharistic Ministers… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Catholic Teaching On The Eucharist & The Mass
“The miracle of God’s physical presence to us at every Mass is the truest testament to Christ’s love for us and His desire for each of us to have a… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Catechesis On The Eucharist
As ministers serving in the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is a central part of our worship. The Vatican provides a concise resource in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
More Than Just The Right Notes
The Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy brought about the concept of the music performed during Mass is more intentional and integrated in ways that suit both the… Read More
Liturgical Ministries
Music and Instruments in the Liturgy
Providing music for Liturgical Services is a long-held tradition. During the twentieth century, musicians began to incorporate many different styles and instruments into the Mass. That is until the Second… Read More