Remember : at least 10 participants from each parish is our goal.

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1 October 2017 I have been told that there is something with the decay of fallen leaves that gives more energy to humans. I am not sure if I have more energy but I know that this is a very busy time of year for all of us with new beginnings. There are somethings in beginning that I need to put on the shelf and start fresh. Phrases that occur and are detrimental to new life... We did that last year we don t need to do it this year. People don t have time for more.. Parents are the primary educators but we did a handout to help them last year. That adult faith formation series during Lent was great so we have covered our bases. At the Beginning of the Year meeting, we asked that you make three goals for your program for the coming year. It will help all of us focus on things we have done and how we can go deeper in our responsibilities as catechetical leaders. 1. Celebrate the cultural diversity in your program by having each classroom catechist Identify the cultural devotions that families celebrate. Make a list and each month take a short period of time telling stories about the devotions and saints. At special times you may want the whole group to come to celebrate and experience one of these. Las Posadas comes to mind. 2. Be more welcoming to parents in our parish program with outreach programs. We set the date to begin in January but you can start now. You can gather, deepen their faith, welcome them whenever they come, or on a regular basis information that could help them be better Catholic parents. Be creative. 3. Have all catechist in training and formation toward Basic Certification. The Faith Formation Conference is an excellent start. If you are excited and encouraging, if the parish pays their way, then they will be more willing to say yes. October 7 Consecration of the Archdiocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary flyer on page 2 (English) and Page 9 (Spanish) Bus Service for Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference information and reservation form on page 3 Adult Faith Formation in Cantonese on page 5 Confirmation Preparation Classes for Adults brochure and registration form on pages 6 & 7 Youth Confirmation Retreat Schedule & Sites on page 8 Foundational Training Course Topics and schedule on page 4 Catechist Training and Formation in Spanish on pages 10 and 11 Quincenera team training on page 10 Keep up to date. Visit for important information on Faith Formation Nov. 3 & 4, Remember : at least 10 participants from each parish is our goal. 1

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3 Departure and returning sites: #1 St. Raphael in San Rafael th Ave., #2 Mission Dolores in SF th St #3 St. John the Evangelist in SF 19 St. Mary s Ave #4 St. Cecilia in SF th Ave #5 St. Augustine in So. SF 3700 Callan Blvd Cost: $10 per person. You will be sent an or given a phone call as to pick up time at site. Sign up by October 25 to get a space on the bus Name Phone Parish Pick up site Paid Questions or concerns call: Return by October 25 to Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS St. Celeste at arbucklec@sfarch.org 3

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8 Archdiocese of San Francisco Youth Confirmation Retreats Presented by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Youth Retreat Team and Adults 8

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10 Lo que tenemos para ustedes! Certificación En Catequesis 2018 Enero 20 y 27 / Febrero 3, 10, 17, 24 Los Cuatro Pilares de la Iglesia Curso de formación basado en las normas de los Obispos de California. La certificación es valida en todo California Marzo 3 y 10 / Abril 21 y 28 Donde: Salón de la Arquidiócesis Fechas: Enero a Abril, 2018 Horario: 1:30 a 3:30 p.m. Costo: $5.00 por clase 2018 Para más información llamar a: de Enero 9 de Febrero 2 de Marzo 27 de Abril 18 de Mayo de Septiembre 13 de Octubre 8 de Diciembre Donde: Iglesia de San Antonio, Menlo Park Fechas: 8 de Septiembre 2017 a 18 de Mayo, 2018 Horario: 7:00 p.m.. a 8:30 p.m. Costo: $5.00 por clase Para mas información llamar a: Preparación de Equipos Para Quinceañera Breaking News Noticias Les informamos de la formación de equipos para la preparación de Quinceañeras. Esta es una respuesta a petición de varias parroquias. Esperamos tener fechas de entrenamiento empezando el año We are happy to inform you that, as of January 2018 we are initiating a formation program for Quinceañera Teams. Upon requests received from various parishes to provide formation for Quinceañeras and their families, the Faith Formation Office has put together a training program for parish Quinceañera Teams that includes faith formation, liturgy and culture according to the guidelines of the Archdiocesan Faith Formation Office and Liturgical norms. This training is given in Spanish or Bilingually in collaboration with the Office of Worship. Guidelines will be available on our Webpage. 10

11 Archdioceses of San Francisco Office of Faith Formation Sister Graciela Martinez, osf Hispanic Catechesis Oficina de Formación En La Fe Curso de Formacio n en Catequesis NUESTRA VISION DESDE NUESTRA REALIDAD Los Temas Del Curso Tomando en cuenta las normas de Certificación Habilidades de administración dentro de la Pastoral Hispana La diversidad dentro de nuestro programa Manejo de las Relaciones Publicas a la luz de los valores del Evangelio Habilidades Interpersonales de acuerdo a los valores de Fe y cultura El manejo de una Presupuesto a la luz del Evangelio y nuestros valores Lista de prioridades y necesidades de un programa Reclutamiento de catequistas Recursos y Materiales Fechas: Horario: Lugar: 2017 Septiembre 2, 9, 16 Octubre 14, 21, 28 Los Sábados de 1:30p.m. a 3:30p.m. en el salón de la Arquidiócesis San Francisco Este curso de enriquecimiento es para Directores y Coordinadores de programas de formación en la Fe. También es para todo líder que estén interesado en el ministerio de catequesis. Es un apoyo para todo Coordinador de Programas de Fe como el proceso de Rito de Iniciación Cristiana (RICA), Catequistas de Confirmación, y Ministerio con Padres de Familia. 11

12 October 4 Feast of St. Francis Patron Saint of the Archdiocese 7 Rosary Rally & Consecra- St. Mary Cathedral All in the archdi- tion to Mary 1111 Gough St. ocese are invited San Francisco :00 AM 8 3:00 PM 9 All day Special Needs Faith Formation Tongan BCF Pastoral Offices Closed for Columbus Day St. Charles SF All are welcome Monica Miller Monterey St. Charles 12 Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE meeting St. Gabriel 14 Foundation Training in Sister Graciela Martinez 1:30-3:30 PM Spanish martinezg@sfarch.org Sr, Celeste Arbuckle 10:00-noon Youth Council Retreat Team Natalie Larraga Adult Faith Formation in All are invited 10:30-12:30 Cantonese Roots of Jesus 16 Foundational Training All are invited 1:30-4:00 PM Or 6:00-8:30 PM 17 Marin DRE Meeting St. Patrick Church All DRE/CREs are Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS 12:30 Larkspur welcome to attend arbucklec@sfarch.org Foundation Training in Open to all Sister Graciela Martinez Spanish Archdiocese of SR martinezg@sfarch.org

13 21 & 28 Liturgical Ministry St. Charles Parish For new and ex- Laura Bertone Certification Training San Mateo perienced Read ers & Extraordi- nary Ministers of Holy Communion 23 Deaneries 8 & 9 DRE St. Andrew Church meeting Daly City 26 Deanery 10 PCL Mtg Our Lady of Angels All PCLs and Con- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 10:30-12:30 Burlingame firmation CREs are welcome arbucklec@sfarch.org & 28 Liturgical Ministry St. Charles Parish For new and ex- Laura Bertone Certification Training San Mateo perienced Read ers & Extraordi- bertnel@sfarch.org nary Ministers of Holy Communion 28 Tongan BCF St. Timothy For all catechists Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 11:00-1:00 Foster City, in the Tongan Community arbucklec@sfarch.org Foundation Training in Open to all Sister Graciela Martinez 1:30-3:30 PM Spanish Archdiocese of SR martinezg@sfarch.org Marianna Rim Remee Vargas St. Michael the Korean Church St. Gregory Church e welcome the following coordinators and W directors of parish faith formation programs in the Archdiocese who are participating in the Foundational Training Course this year: Beverlie Leano -Torres St. John of God Church Danny O Regan Kathy Folan Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Mill Valley St. Dominic Church Suzanne Chin Church of the Good Shepherd Tracey Tran Church of Our Lady of Visitacion The Foundational Training Course is a series of workshops especially designed to assist in their practice of ministry those who are new in parish catechetical leadership role. The courses offered are in accordance with the Certification Standards and Core Competencies set forth in the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers (Standard No.5). Leslie Yes St. Boniface Church Maria Zenaida Camua-Madayag Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 13

14 November "For centuries the church has confronted the human community with role models of greatness. We call them saints when what we really often mean to say is 'icon,' 'star,' 'hero,' ones so possessed by an internal vision of divine goodness that they give us a glimpse of the face of God in the center of the human. They give us a taste of the possibilities of greatness in ourselves." Joan D. Chittister in A Passion for Life 1 All Saints Day 2 All Soul s Day 3 & 4 Faith Formation Conference Santa Clara Convention All are invited to Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS All day Center attend arbucklec@sfarch.org Deaneries 1 & 2 DRE St. Brendan All Directors and 10:00 noon meeting SF Coordinators are invited 10 Pastoral Offices are closed All day for Veterans Day 10 Adult Confirmation Classes Registration is Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS 6:00 8:30 PM Archdiocese of SR required through the parish arbucklec@sfarch.org Adult Confirmation Classes Registration is Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS 10:00-4:00 Archdiocese of SR required through the parish arbucklec@sfarch.org & 18 Liturgical Ministry St. Anselm Church For new and ex- Laura Bertone Certification Training Ross perienced Read ers & Extraordi- bertnel@sfarch.org nary Ministers of Holy Communion 13 Foundational Training All are invited 1:30-4:00 PM Or 6:00-8:30 PM 11 & 18 Liturgical Ministry St. Anselm Church For new and ex- Laura Bertone Certification Training Ross perienced Read ers & Extraordi- bertnel@sfarch.org nary Ministers of Holy Communion 14

15 18 Sr, Celeste Arbuckle 10:00-noon Youth Council Retreat Team Natalie Larraga Deanery 10 Our Lady of Angles in All parents from 2:00-3:00 PM Parent Session on Reconciliation Burlingame the deanery are encouraged to attend if child is celebration reconciliation 20 10:00 noon Deanery 8 & 9 DRE meeting TBA All Directors and Coordinators are invited 23 Thanksgiving day 23 & 24 Pastoral Offices are closed for Thanksgiving 26 Feast of Christ the King December 1 Fall Cathedral Adult Confir- St. Mary Cathedral Open to all in the Laura Bertone 5:30 PM mation Archdiocese of SF bertnel@sfarch.org 2 1:30-3:30 PM BCF in Spanish Open to all Sister Graciela Martinez martinezg@sfarch.org Special Needs Faith For- St. Charles SF All are welcome Monica Miller 9:00 AM mation for sacramental prep St. Charles 3 First Sunday in Advent 3 Adult Faith Formation in 10:30-12:30 Cantonese Son of Man, Son of God Archdiocese of SR 4 Foundational Training All are welcome 1:30-4:00 or 6:00-8:30 PM Session 4 Archdiocese of SR 7 Deanery 8 & 9 DRE meeting Corpus Christi 15

16 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM 9 BCF in Spanish Sister Graciela Martinez 1:30-3:30 Archdiocese of SR martinezg@sfarch.org Sr. Celeste Arbuckle, SSS 10:00-noon Youth Confirmation Retreat Team Archdiocese of SR arbucklec@sfarch.org Feast of the Nativity of the Lord 25 Jan. 2 Pastoral Offices closed for Christmas Break Office of Faith Formation One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA