February 2018 February puts us into Lent in which we practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving. This is a gifted time for each of us to center ourselves on what is right. Daily we are called to do a little more to build our storehouse of virtues. I think that we often forget we are sinners. I was reading something from St. Therese yesterday who said we must look at ourselves and our defects and not at the other persons. We can only change ourselves and no one else. How hard this is. Eileen Kennedy-Moore & Christine McLaughlin in the book Growing Friendships: A Kids Guide to Making and Keeping Friends offers some insights of when it is time to let go of resentment and to forgive someone. I found the points helpful to me too and want to share them. 1. If it only happened one time, and it probably won t happen again, let it go. others, sometimes for such horrible things that have happened that bring tears to our eyes. During Lent I pray that I can build the strength to forgive in the same way. If we start with the small things then the others will not tear us apart. 2. If your friend didn t do it on purpose, let it go. 3. If it wasn t that bad, let it go. 4. If your friend is really sorry, let it go. 5. If it was just a mistake, and the friend is usually kind, let it go. 6. If it happened more than a month ago, definitely let it go. Holding onto resentment is emotionally costly. Forgiveness is the right thing to do because God asks us to forgive. We deserve not be weighted down with bitterness. Life is not easy. We have all heard that life is not fair. Well, life hurts us sometimes too. People hurt us and on the other side we hurt others. The love and pain that come to us help us to learn lessons about how to live and be in this world, with our families and with our friends. This is not about condoning evil but embracing that God is more powerful. We see stories all the time regarding people forgiving National Conference of Catechetical Lead. 2 Virtus update 2 Catechizing Today s Adolescents 3 Respect Life Essay Contest 3 RCIA Team Workshop Triduum flier 4 NCEA ACRE Review Meeting 5 Chinese New Year Liturgy & Dinner 6 Liturgy of Word for Children flier 7 RCIA Adapted for Children flier 8 Youth Confirmation Retreats 9 Adult Confirmation Prep Classes 10-11 Cursos de Formación en la Fe 12 Quinceañera Preparación 13-14 Nuestro Retiro 15 Calendar 16-17 1
To increase the professional growth of all of our Parish Catechetical Leaders the office has been able to purchase membership for everyone with the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership. This is the only professional catechetical organization and offers consistent updates and resources in the field. You will be receiving the newsletter online every week as well as a discount on the national meeting, adult faith formation resources and many more. This is an opportunity for you to grow more in your ministry. As soon as everything goes though you will be asked to go online and register. It should happen in the very near future. Virtusonline.org Many have been asking what are the requirements for our safe environment program as we change from Law Room to Virtus. The process is taking time and we ask that you be patience. We are in the first phase meaning that parish administrators have been trained on the record keeping section. Another part of this step is to asked to have all of your catechists and helpers fingerprinted. The cost varies from place to place. Some UPS stores and other places are offering it for $35.00 and some places for as much as $75. It is the parish decision to pay for the cost or have the individual pay. The administrators in the parish have forms and you can find it listed on sfarch.org/ooff site. The fingerprinting must be for the Archdiocese of SF. Even if someone has been fingerprinted for another program, if it is not with the archdiocese it cannot count. The next phase will be working with the children and youth. No decision has been made at this point. I think that within the next few months we will be getting information on what to do in this area. You can go on the Virtus website and get some more information about the program offered. Remember if there are questions you can call Karen Guglielmoni at 415-614-5578 or the Office of Faith Formation 415-614-5650 for help. 2
Lenten Lecture Series at St. Rita in Fairfax Tuesdays, February 20 through March 27, 7:00 pm St. Rita Church, 100 Marinda Dr., Fairfax 415-456-4815 The St. Rita Lenten Lecture Series 2018 is six Tuesday nights (February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27). The theme is Becoming Church in the Age of Anger: Reflections at the 50th Anniversary of the Year that Changed History. The evenings begin with a Lenten Soup Supper at 6:15 pm in the Parish Hall, followed by the Lenten Lecture. All are invited. A flyer is here. For Soup Supper reservations or other information please phone (415) 456-4815. 20 February, Tuesday 7:00 PM Catechizing Today s Adolescents: Challenge and Opportunity Cardinal William J. Levada, S.T.D. Archbishop Emeritus of San Francisco BCF credit given. We just completed this year s Annual Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest. Thanks to the volunteers who offered their time and talents to grade the 376 essays submitted by the 32 participating archdiocesan schools, home-schools and PSR programs. Below is a breakdown of participation by county and grade level: San Francisco San Mateo Marin Totals Grades 1-2 27 29 21 77 Grades 3-4 21 38 23 82 Grades 5-6 36 45 29 110 Grades 7-8 34 48 21 103 Grades 9-12 3 1 0 4_ Totals _121 161 94 376_ 82 students will receive recognition in grand-prize, first-prize and honorable-mention categories. Over 300 students and their families, friends, teachers and principals are expected at the Awards Liturgy & Reception at St. Mary's Cathedral at the 11:00 am Mass on Sunday, February 25. Prizes and certificates will be awarded after Mass at a reception in St. Francis Hall sponsored by the San Francisco Chapter of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women. 3
February 10 RCIA Team Workshop on the Triduum Presented by the Office of Worship and the Office of Faith Formation (more information coming soon) All working with the RCIA are welcome to attend. This will be a practical workshop on dealing with the Triduum time with your Elect. It will answer your questions about What to do for..? The Rite, ceremonies, Saturday retreat time on this sacred journey will be included. Place: St. Cecilia Collins Center, 2560 18th Ave. San Francisco, 94116 Time: 10:00-3:00 with lunch Cost: $20 per person or $75 for teams of 5 RCIA Team Workshop on the Triduum Name Email Name Email Name Email Name Email Bill Parish Cost enclosed Return: Fax: 415-614-5652 Mail : Office of Faith Formation, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 Email: arbucklec@sfarch.org 4
NCEA-ACRE Assessment We have just finished putting together the results of the NCEA-ACRE Assessment of our Confirmation Candidates the past year. This assessment is very important in building the program curriculum so that candidates know their faith and live it well. Each parish program is asked to do this assessment within the first year. Remember that Confirmation Preparation is two years. I have been impressed with our students work. The Office will be doing a review of all who did the assessment and what it says on how we develop our programs. Now we have two years worth of information. If you want a copy of what has been put together for parish program director/coordinator you can contact Sister Celeste for a copy at arbucklec@sfarch.org or 415-614- 5652. On February 22 the Office will present an overview of the results of our candidates NCEA-ACRE for both years, the insights into program faith formation needs and ideas for improvements. We will welcome others insights for programming as we develop a solid base for our candidates. Join us on February 22 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from 10:00-12:00 or 6:30-8:30 PM. RSVP is required since we will be sending out the results by email to participants before the event. Yes, I will be attending the February 22nd ACRE review Name Parish Contact information and the email of information before the meeting : Phone Email I will attend the 10:00-12:00 I will be attending the 6:30-8:30PM I cannot attend the meeting but would like the material emailed to me: Name Email Parish Mail: Office of Faith Formation, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 Fax: 415-614-5652 Email: arbucklec@sfarch.org 5
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Registration Form Candidate s Name Phone Email Parish Mailing Address: ( # Street, City, Zip Code) Yes, I have received the following Sacraments: Baptism Eucharist (Prior to his/her participation in the catechetical preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation to be conducted by the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese, the candidate should submit his /her certificates of Baptism & First Eucharist to the Pastor or the Pastor s representative who is conducting the initial interview, I will attend the : Spring Session (May 11 6:00-8:30 p.m. and May 12 10:a.m. 4:p.m.) Class in English Spanish Pastor s or Pastoral Associate s Name (please print): Parish: Address: Phone Email: Signature Date: Mail this form with check to OREYM of $60 per candidate to: Office of Faith Formation Archdiocese of San Francisco One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 Or Fax: (415) 614-5652 Questions: Call (415) 614-5650 or Email: arbucklec@sfarch.org Confirmation Preparation for Adults -2018 Office of Faith Formation Archdiocese of San Francisco One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 614-5650 10
Conduct a preliminary interview with the Provide the candidate with a parish sponsor * Secure from the candidate all documents Conduct an exit interview with the candidate Inform the candidate and sponsor of the After the ceremony, provide Confirmation certifi- * The Parish Sponsor represents the parish community. The Parish Sponsor acts as a companion who guides, prays with and encourages the candidate to live out the Christian life of a disciple in the parish community. Attend both interviews with the Pastor or his Provide sacramental information on their Baptism Attend both sessions for catechet- Choose a sponsor who is at least This format is offered to catechized adults (18 years or older) who need preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Role of the Parish Since sacramental preparation is formation, we expect candidates to have active participation in their parish community. To ensure that this takes place outside the class, the following involvement of the parish with the candidate for Confirmation is expected: e.g. candidate (to be done by the Pastor or his representative from the parish staff). who shall maintain weekly contact with the candidate throughoutthe preparation time. necessary for the reception of Confirmation Baptismal Certificate. (to be done by the Pastor or assigned personnel) for the candidate s final discernment of the Sacrament time/place & date of the celebration of the Sacrament. If the Sacrament will be celebrated at St. Mary s Cathedral, send a parish representative to attend the ceremony in support of the candidate. cate to the newly confirmed and record the sacrament received in the parish Confirmation register. Role of the Candidate: representative. and First Eucharist to the parish contact. ical formation at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 16 years of age, a practicing Catholic and fully initiated (had received Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) Class Schedule The Office of Religious Education & Youth Ministry prepares catechized adults for the Sacrament of Confirmation in a series of two sessions. Candidates are required to attend both sessions. For Spring 2018 Session One: Friday, May 11 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Session Two: Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Classes are offered in English and Spanish. All classes will be held at the : Archdiocese of San Francisco Pastoral Center One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 Cost: $60.00 per person. This covers the cost of the Bible, other reading materials, supplies and refreshment. When can the Sacrament of Confirmation be received? After the catechetical preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, the Sacrament may be received in the parish when the Archbishop or Bishop comes to the parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with the faith community. The Sacrament may also be received at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in the Fall or Easter season. May 19, 5:30 p.m. 11
Cursos de Formación en la Fe Certificación En Catequesis El Único Cimiento Valido es Jesucristo Iglesia de San Antonio Redwood City 2018 9 de Febrero, 2 de Marzo 27 de Abril, 18 de Mayo 7;00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. Iglesia Holy Angeles San Francisco 2018 Febrero 2 y 16 Marzo 9 y Abril 20 7:00 p.m. A 8:30 p.m. Centro Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco Febrero 3 y 10: de 1:30p.m. a 3:00p.m. Formación Para Directoras y Coordinadores De Programas de Catequesis Centro Pastoral de la Arquidiócesis de San Francisco 10 de Marzo, de 10 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. 12
Preparación de Equipos Para Quinceañera The Archdiocese is pleased to offer a Bilingual Quinceañera training that will assist a Parish in providing a Quinceañera Preparation program. Una apreciación de nuestra herencia cultural y de nuestra Fe Saturdays: February 24 and March 3 From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Archdioceses of San Francisco Pastoral Center Return Registration by February 17, 2018 Cultivando una Cultura de Encuentro y de Acompañamiento Los esperamos a nuestro retiro! 9 de junio, 2018 San Damiano Retreat Center Mande registración antes del 1 de Mayo, 2018 13
Oficina de Formación en la Fe Hna. Graciela Martinez, osf One Peter Yorke Way Directora Asociada para la catequesis San Francisco, Ca. 94109-6602 415-614-5653 Preparación de Equipos Para Quinceañera Training for a Parish Quinceañera Preparation Program The Archdiocese is pleased to offer a Bilingual Quinceañera training that will assist a Parish in providing a Quinceañera Preparation program. Please send registration before February 17, 2018. Una apreciación de nuestra herencia cultural y de nuestra Fe New Dates For 2018 Presenters: Sister Maria Elena Martinez, osf Office of Faith Formation faculty Laura Bertone Director Office of Worship Sister Graciela Martinez, osf Saturdays: February 24 and March 3 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sessions will be at: Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of San Francisco Registration Fee $75.00 for course (with lunch) Associate Director for Hispanic Catechesis Inscripción: Quinceañera Preparation Program ( Pastoral Center, San Francisco) Return by February 17, 2018 Nombre: Parroquia Teléfono: email $75.00 por curso Cobrar a Parroquia Envie su inscripción a : OREYM, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 o Fax: 415: 614-5658 14
Office of Faith Formation One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, Ca. 94109-6602 Hna. Graciela Martinez, osf Oficina de Formacion En La Fe Directora Asociada para la Catequesis Website: sfarch.org/ooff Office/Fax: (415) -614-5653 Cultivando una Cultura de Encuentro y de Acompañamiento... desde una Mirada del discípulo misionero Esto exige al evangelizador ciertas actitudes que ayudan a acoger mejor el anuncio de : Papa Francisco nos invita a una visión pastoral que sale del dialogo y nos lleva a un Encuentro con Dios y su Pueblo Cercanía apertura al dialogo, paciencia, Acogida cordial que no condena. (Evangelii Gaudium #165)... donde la palabra de Dios nos llene de Alegría en nuestra misión. Conferencista: Sister Maria Elena Martinez, osf San Damiano Retreat Center 710 Higland Dr.; Danville, Ca. 94526 De 9:00 A.M. A 3:30p.m 9 de Junio, 2018 Inscripción: (Retiro 9 de Junio 2018) Pastoral Center, San Francisco, Ca. Return by May 1, 2018 Nombre: Parroquia Teléfono: email incluyo $40.00 Cobrar a Parroquia Envié su inscripción a : OREYM, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 o Fax: 415: 614-5658 15
2 Deanery 11 PCL Meeting 1:00 Serra High School San Mateo Regular PSC Meeting 3 Certificación En Catequesis 1:30-3:30 Salón de la Arquidiócesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 4 Adult Faith Formation in Cantonese 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m ADSF Pastoral offices Topic I AM All are invited Anelita Reyes 415-614-5651 reyesa@sfarch.org 9 Certificación En Catequesis 7:00-8:30 PM Iglesia de San Antonio Menlo Park Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 10 Certificación En Catequesis 1:30-3:30 Salón de la Arquidiócesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 10 RCIA Teams and the Triduum 10:00-3:00 PM St. Cecilia Parish Collins Center A great ideas workshop on what to do for Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org the Triduum 14 Ash Wednesday 17 Lenten Retreat for Catechists of Deaneries 1 & 2 Church of the Epiphany San Francisco Anelita Reyes 415-614-5651 reyesa@sfarch.org 17 Certificación En Catequesis 1:30-3:30 Salón de la Arquidiócesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 18 First Sunday of Lent Rite of Election St. Mary Cathedral Laura Bertone Office of Worship 415-614-5586 19 President s Day ADSF Offices Closed 20 Cardinal Wm. Levada Family Catechesis St. Rita Parish Fairfax St. Rita s 415-456-4815 22 ACRE Review 2016-2017 ADSF Offices 1st floor Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 24 Archdiocesan Confirmation Retreat St. Dunstan Millbrae Retreat is Filled Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 24 Certificación En Catequesis 1:30-3:30 Salón de la Arquidiócesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 27 Deanery 10 First Communion Parent Talk St. Gregory San Mateo All are invited to attend. Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 16
2 Cursos de Formación en la Fe 7:00-8:30 PM Iglesia de San Antonio, Redwood City Certificación En Catequesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 3 Preparación de Equipos Para Quinceañera Archdiocesan Pastoral Center Bi-lingual workshop Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 3 Tongan BCF St. Timothy Church For new certifica- 11:00-1:00 San Mateo tion and renewal 4 Cantonese Adult Faith Formation 10:30-12:30 Archdiocese Pastoral Center One Peter Yorke Way Topic: Jesus and Me Anelita Reyes 415-614-5651 reyesa@sfarch.org SF 94109 4 Deanery 10 First Communion Parents Meeting St. Mark Belmont For All Parents of children receiv- Please contact your parish director of faith formation for more infomration 2:00 PM ing First Eucharist 6 Liturgy of the Word for Children Workshop 9:30-Noon or 6:00-8:30 Archdiocesan Pastoral Center One Peter Yorke Way Open to all working with Liturgy of Word for Chil- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org SF 94109 dren or wanting to start a program 8 St. Matthew First Reconciliation Parent meeting St. Matthew Church San Mateo For all parents of children receiv- Please contact St. Matthew Parish for more information 7:00 PM ing the sacrament 9 Cursos de Formación en la Fe 7:00-8:30 PM Iglesia Holy Angeles, SF Certificación En Catequesis Sr. Graciela Martinez, OSF 4155-614-5653 martinezg@sfarch.org 15-18 LA Religious Education Congress Open to all Thursday Youth Day la religious education congress 2019 17 Feast of St. Joseph Patron of the Archdiocese of SF 19 Feast of St. Patrick Patron of the Archdiocese of SF 20 Spring Begins 24 Youth Confirmation Retreat 10:00-6:15 Mission Dolores San Francisco Candidates must be registered with their parish Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 29-31 Triduum 17
RCIA Team Workshop on the Triduum Saturday, February 10 Place: St. Cecilia Parish ACRE Review of 2016-2017 February 22 10:-Noon or 6:30-8:30 PM Place: SF Archdiocese Pastoral Center Liturgy of the Word for Children Tuesday, March 6 Place: SF Archdiocese Pastoral Center The Vision of the RCIA Adapted for Children April 12 5:30-9:00 or April 13 9:30 4:15 Place: St. Mary Cathedral Pius X May 3rd St. Mary Cathedral 6:30 PM November 30 & December 1 Santa Clara Convention Office of Faith Formation One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 18