|
|
Staying Connected While Distanced
The outbreak of COVID19 presents us with new challenges and many of us are experiencing feelings of uneasiness and uncertainty. These times calls us as a community of faith to hold on to hope, keep a spirit of solidarity, and be of support to one another. Even though the preemptive measures demand us to be physically distant, we continue to be together in heart and spirit, journeying spiritually as a community.
We are here to assist you as we navigate the changes brought about by COVID19. Right below you will find a growing collection of free resources and general information for conducting ministry during these challenging times. Click on the links to be directed to the resources.
We are here to assist you as we navigate the changes brought about by COVID19. Right below you will find a growing collection of free resources and general information for conducting ministry during these challenging times. Click on the links to be directed to the resources.
Recommendations
- Safety Checks. Remember those most vulnerable in your community. They may not have access to hygiene products, cleaning products, and additional food and water while the COVID-19 remains a threat to our community. Make sure you reach out to them every so often, ask them how they are doing and if you can help them in any way. Sometimes a simple phone call can have a lasting impact. It may seem like such a small act, nevertheless, you have taken someone’s average day and have added a burst of unexpected care, and that could be enough to help someone living in isolation.
- Prayer Group. Don’t let social distancing leave you isolated. Stay connected with your community of faith and form a prayer group. Ask two or three people to pray, accompany, and continue growing in faith together. Keep in touch by using digital tools that allow for virtual meetings and sharing of information: Facebook, FlockNote, and Zoom are a few such resources. Make sure you create a schedule and connect with them at least once a week.
- Share with your community information on how can they follow the Mass online, share spiritual, educational, and formation resources. Leverage social media platforms to reach a larger audience and provide resources for others to use.
Resources for Families
- Saint Mary's Press - Free Resources for parents with teens at home
- Saint Mary's Press - Free Resources for parents with children at home
- Family Bible Challenge
The Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Bridgeport present the Family Bible Challenge, for families to learn more about the Bible through weekly reflections, trivia questions, videos, and other resources. - NFCYM - Leader & Parent Resources
Daily Prayer Resources |
Resources for Catechetical Leaders |
|
|
Resources for Youth Ministers
|
Catholic Apps
|
Let us turn to Mary for guidance and let's follow her example of mission and of hope.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “Her method is very simple: she walked and sang.”
We must walk through these times bearing the joy of one who trusts God just like Mary did.
Let us then walk and sing, and encourage our community to continue singing with the audacity of faith and hope.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “Her method is very simple: she walked and sang.”
We must walk through these times bearing the joy of one who trusts God just like Mary did.
Let us then walk and sing, and encourage our community to continue singing with the audacity of faith and hope.
Centro San Juan Diego
Arts, Cultural, and Faith Formation Center for Youth
|
Centro San Juan Diego (CSJD) is the diocesan Arts, Cultural and Faith Formation center for middle school youth. Our focus is a transformative catechesis where youth learn, live and share their faith as disciples of Jesus Christ.
We invite and train young people for ministry and service by sharing their God given gifts and talents of art, music, dance, culinary, short video and filmmaking in their parishes. |
|
For more information call us at 915-262-4700