Holy Land Via Jordan 2011 Including the Lost City of Petra

I will be co-hosting a trip to the Holy Land with Deacon Dick Sennett. The trip will begin on February 6, 2011. We will visit and celebrate Mass at the holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mt. Nebo and Petra in Jordan. An extension to Egypt is also available.

For further information and a brochure, please contact the ORE at (860) 243-9465 or the Church of St. Mark the Evangelist at (860) 233-1269.

~Monsignor Motta

Touch Down Jesus

One of the things that always impressed me about the way that Jesus preached was the fact that he not only used stories and parables but he also used examples of things from everyday life. So I think if Jesus were preaching today in America, he would use some illustrations from the game of football. I can tell that I got some of you interested in this concept and others of you are probably groaning.

In any case, whether you like football or not, all of you know that the object of the game is to get the ball across the opponent’s goal line or to kick it through the uprights and to score more points than the other team.

It would be very easy to score points if there weren’t another team trying to stop you. Easy but boring! Who would watch a game like that? Overcoming your opponent is where you get the thrill and the sense of accomplishment. Usually, even the losers learn something from their mistakes and become a little more prepared for the next game.

Scoring points is the most important aspect of football, but to do that requires many things. Running, passing, kicking. Sometimes, you even have to run

October 2010 ORE Connections

Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Religious Education

467 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 243-9465 Phone

(860) 243-9690 Fax www.orehartford.org

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Motta, D.Min. Director of ORE,

Catholic Scouting Chaplain Ext. 2674 mmotta@adh-ore.org

Ms. Patricia Keck, M.A. Assistant Director, Religious Education,

Catechetical Leader Training, Catechesis, Sacramental Preparation, Catechist

Formation, Generations of Faith, Resource Library

Ext. 2677 pkeck@adh-ore.org

Mr. Carlos Aedo, M.A. Coordinator for Catechesis for Hispanics

Ext. 2678 caedo@adh-ore.org

Mrs. Shawnee Baldwin, M.A. Coordinator of Youth and Youth Adults

Ministry, Confirmation (Youth), CYO Sports (Basketball)

Ext. 2672 sbaldwin@adh-ore.org

Mrs. Shannon Carnese Coordinator of Catholic Scouting,

Video Library, CYO Sports (Cheerleading) Ext. 2675 sperzan@adh-ore.org

Ms. Barbara Jean Daly Horell, MTS. Coordinator of Catholic Biblical School Ext. 2679 bjdalyhorell@adh-ore.org

Mrs. Mary Marsan, M.Div. Coordinator of R.C.I.A., Adult

Confirmation, Adult Formation, Lay Ministry

Ext. 2673 mmarsan@adh-ore.org

Mrs. Jill Costa Ext. 2670 jcosta@adh-ore.org

Mrs. Shirley Morris Ext. 2671 smorris@adh-ore.org

Specialized Youth Ministry Catholic Boy Scouting Chairperson John Meakin, Jr. (860) 688-7440

Catholic Girl Scouting Chairperson Jessica Eaton

koosteach@cs.com

CYO Basketball Program John Egan (203) 596-9610

(jwhoa@aol.com)

CYO Cheerleading Program Robin Norko (203) 281-9663

(cheercoachRC@aol.com) www.ctspirit.com

in the opposite direction for awhile so that you can confuse your opponent, get him off balance, side-step and then dash toward the goal-line. Other times you pass or you lateral. The idea is to keep the other team confused. Many different kinds of plays and strategies are required to score points.

Although there is one final goal in a football game, that is, to win the game, a team strives for many intermediate goals, within the game itself, - to make first downs along the way. If you are ahead in the game then it is a good idea to use the time-clock to your advantage. I believe that life is a lot like that. I believe that life itself bears a lot of similarities to the game of football.

A good question to ask yourself is this one: what is your final goal in life? What will bring you ultimate happiness and fulfillment? The answer for us Christians should be going to heaven, of course. To get to heaven is why we were created and why we exist. To live with God and to live with our loved ones for all eternity.

But in order to achieve that final goal in life we have to have many intermediate goals during our human lives. There are so many experiences and accomplishments that we can learn from as we live this life on earth. As a human being you have to play on the “field of life”. You cannot be just a spectator sitting in the stands or watching on a television set. Sometimes you have to carry the ball and sometimes you are expected to help others carry the ball. At other times they help block for you. God is always there to help you but I’m sure that there are times when you feel that you are carrying the ball all by yourself—you are all alone and nobody wants to block for you. You get hurt and you get bruised when that happens, sometimes severely. Sometimes you fail and sometimes you succeed but hopefully you learn from your failures and you will learn from the successes of others, as you strive for the final goal. Hopefully you become stronger and tougher and in all ways you hope you improve and develop.

From the Director’s desk…

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CATHOLIC BIBLICAL SCHOOL

News from the Catholic Biblical School

Announcing the NEW Certificate in Biblical Studies at St. Thomas Seminary

The Hartford Office of Religious Education and St. Thomas Seminary have created an academic certificate program that allows students in the Biblical School to receive up to 18 undergraduate credits for successful completion of an accredited version of the CBS program.

By licensing this new certificate, the Connecticut Department of Higher Education affirms the mission of St. Thomas Seminary, in partnership with the Hartford Catholic Biblical School (CBS), to form adult students in understanding and interpreting the Bible for pastoral leadership. The program prepares individuals seeking deepened theological knowledge, both for personal spiritual enrichment and for preparation for ministry in the Church.

Students enrolled in the twelve member schools that make up the Hartford Consortium of Higher Education (including Univ. of Hartford, Univ. of Connecticut, Trinity College, St. Joseph College and Hartford Seminary) will soon be able to register for CBS courses (2011-12) through St. Thomas Seminary. Students currently enrolled in the Biblical School will have the opportunity, beginning this year, to receive credit for their CBS work. Course syllabi are available through the Office of Religious Education. A process for enrollment in the new certificate is currently under review.

Fifteenth Anniversary Celebration

Everyone is welcome to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the Hartford Catholic Biblical School with Archbishop Henry Mansell and the Office of Religious Education. Dr. Harold Attridge, Dean of Yale Divinity School, will be speaking on “The Gospel of John, Critical Study of Scripture, and the Life of Faith.” Date: Thursday, October 21, 2010 Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield

ADULT FORMATION/EVANGELIZATION/RCIA

Adult Confirmation

The Confirmation ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield.

What Every Catholic Needs to Know

Our Sunday Vistor has announced a new series, “What Every Catholic Needs to Know”. Each month the In Focus section will cover topics such as sin and reconciliation, marriage, sacraments, spiritual growth and more. Go to www.osv.com or call 1-800-348-2440.

RCIA Workshop

There will be an RCIA Workshop on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12 noon at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary. The topic will be the period of the Catechumenate, Celebrating the Rite of Welcome and Acceptance and the Dismissal Rite. The presenter will be Mrs. Jean Kechejian, from the Diocese of Bridgeport. To register call Mary Marsan at the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education, (860) 243-9465 or e-mail her at mmarsan@adh-ore.org.

Lay Ministry Continuing Education

All commissioned Lay Ministers are invited to attend a continuing education evening on Wednesday, November 3rd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary. The topic will be the Third Edition of the Roman Missal, which will be implemented in Advent 2011. The presenter will be Fr. David Baranowski, Director of the Office for Divine Worship and Pastor of St. James Church in Rocky Hill. To register, call or email Mary Marsan at (860) 243-9465, mmarsan@adh-ore.org. Please register by October 25th.

Sometimes, you forget your final goal because of the many intermediate goals that occupy your time and attention. There is education, your job, your clothes, your cars, food, pets, vacations, recreational activities, etc. These things are not bad if they do not interfere with your ultimate goal. But, if they become an end in themselves, they can be destructive.

If a football player becomes so preoccupied with running and passing that he forgets to head for the goal line, than all his efforts are for nothing. And so it is with you and your life. All your activities, all of your education will amount to nothing if you forget the real purpose or goal of your life.

What we think about the most is what we treasure, that is where our heart is. That is what the Gospel says. Sometimes, football players lose their sense of direction, sometimes they run the wrong way and cross the wrong goal line. You never want to do that!

Today is as good a day as any for us to reevaluate our priorities and our direction in life. If we do it correctly then we will all see each other forever in heaven. ~Monsignor Michael J. Motta

The Evangelizing Parish

The Diocese of Manchester, NH and the North American Forum on the Catechumenate will present The Evangelizing Parish: Vision, Passion, Practice on Friday-Saturday, October 22-23 at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Bedford, New Hampshire. For more information, go to www.naforum.org or contact Eileen Smith in Manchester at (603) 669-3100 or esmith@rcbm.org.

Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics

The Paulist National Evangelization Association (PNCEA) is presenting a six-week online course on Keys to Reaching Inactive Catholics, from October 4-November 14. John and Therese Boucher will discuss ways to reach today’s inactive, marginal and un-churched Catholics. For more information, go to www.pncea.org.

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CYO CHEERLEADING

Save the Date!

The Archdiocese of Hartford Cheerleading Competition will be held on March 5, 2011. Mark your calendars now!

Tickets for the fifteenth anniversary dinner are $25 per guest and can be purchased in person or by mail from Ms. Jill Costa or Ms. Shirley Morris at the Office of Religious Education in Bloomfield. Tickets will not be available at the door, so be sure to purchase them by October 10. A ticket-request form is included in this mailing.

Enrollment Information

The Catholic Biblical School has more than 170 students enrolled for the 2010-11 academic year. Thank you to all the CBS Parish Ambassadors for all their work in spreading the word in their parishes. Special thanks are also due to graduates Annabelle Schifferdecker, Parish Ambassador Coordinator, and Tina Yablonski, Recruiting Consultant.

Faculty Matters

The CBS bids a regretful “farewell” to a beloved member of our faculty, Sr. Judith Mulhall, CSJ, who chose to retire from the Biblical School at the end of the 2009-10 academic year. Thank you, Sr. Judith, from the Office of Religious Education and the Archdiocese of Hartford for guiding so many CBS students in New Testament studies.

We also are delighted to welcome three new faculty members: Ms. Nancy Casey, MTS; Ms. Marcia Franko, MA; and Dr. Eleanor Sauers, PhD. Nancy holds a masters degree in Biblical Studies from Weston School of Theology and a Certificate in Advanced Studies from the Woman’s Leadership Institute at Hartford Seminary and has been campus minister and religion teacher at East Catholic High School in Manchester for several years. Marcia is a former graduate of the Biblical School who comes to us after completing graduate studies in Religious Education at Fordham University this spring. Eleanor has been DRE at St. Anthony of Padua in Fairfield for many years and holds a PhD in Religious Education from Fordham University.

CBS 2010-11 Class Schedules

For a complete schedule of Scripture Days, graduation, and all events, go to www.orehartford.org and click on “Calendar” at the top of the page. (Use the drop-down menu to advance from the ORE calendar to the CBS calendar.)

CBS Cornerstone (News especially for CBS Graduates)

October Graduate Enrichment: The Gospel of John, Critical Study of Scripture, and the Life of Faith with Harold Attridge, Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:00 p.m. (Tickets: $25 per guest available at the ORE. A ticket request form is included in this mailing.)

November Graduate Enrichment: Connecting Families with the Bible with Leif Kehrwald of the Center for Ministry Development, Saturday, November 20, 2010, 8:30-3:00. As part of the CBS Fifteenth Anniversary celebration, this program is being offered at a significantly reduced cost ($10) and is open to all. Registration required by November 1, 2010.

Annabelle Schifferdecker, CBS Class of 2009, is our CBS Parish Ambassador Coordinator. Recruitment for Fall 2011 begins now! Contact Annabelle at thebelle79@yahoo.com or (860) 648-9201.

CATHOLIC SCOUTING

Technology & Catholic Scouting and Camp Fire

Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting Website: http://orehartford.org/catholicscouts.htm National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Website: www.nccgscf.org National Catholic Committee on Scouting: http://www.nccs-bsa.org/ Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting & Camp Fire Blog: http://catholicscoutsandcampfire.blogspot.com/ ORE Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=128360974678&ref=ts Also on Facebook: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Scouting: Find it and like it! Keep up to date with the most recent Catholic Scouting news.

Catholic Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Retreat and Counselors Training

November 13, 2010: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Retreat & Counselors Training. Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. Registration forms will be mailed out to Catholic leaders, available on line and emailed out for those that receive the ORE Connections through email. The fee is $30 for scouts for the program including book, patch, rocker, medal, application fees, retreat costs, etc. Counselors’ Training fee is $15 Cost for chaperones is $10 Contact Shannon Carnese for more information.

Catholic Boy Scout Adult Awards Banquet

November 7, 2010: Adult Boy Scout Banquet at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Alumni Lounge! Tickets are $25. each. The guest speaker will be Richard Marano. Contact Shannon Carnese for tickets.

Save the Dates!

March 15, 2011: All applications are due from activity books from Catholic Boy Scouts and Catholic Girl Scouts & Camp Fire working on programs to receive emblems and medals in the spring. May 1, 2011: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Girl Scout and Camp Fire Recognition Sunday: Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield. May 15, 2011: Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic Boy Scout Recognition Sunday: Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford. Please post these events in parish bulletins, websites and email. Contact Shannon Carnese for more information.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Catechesis for the 21st Century

Reminder: We are blogging. Subscribe to the blog in order to get up-to-date information. It’s free and easy. We get information about various workshops and publisher information that is often too late for the newsletter. Go to www.ore-blogs.info and click on Pat’s picture. Enter your email address to subscribe. Every time there is a new entry, you will receive an email. That’s all it takes.

Fashion Me A People

The fifth international gathering for Fashion Me a People – “Proclaim the Good News: a Message of Hope” – is scheduled for January 6-8, 2011at the Hilton Disney Hotel, Orlando Florida. This gathering is inspired by the work of Maria Harris in promoting a vision for lifelong faith formation that is rooted in the curriculum of the faith community. It is sponsored by the Center for Ministry Development in partnership with Twenty-Third Publications, Catholic Relief Services, Oregon Catholic Press and Our Sunday Visitor – Curriculum Division (formerly Harcourt Religion Publishers). For more details, go to http://secure.cmdnet.org/index.cfm?ID=FD5FCAFA-1517-61B4-4856448FDADF37CC

Religious Education Congress

The annual Religious Education Congress will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol. The theme for this year’s Congress is Forming Disciples - Cultivating Faith. Plan to spend a wonderful day with catechetical leaders and catechists from around the Archdiocese, sharing our faith and learning more skills to transmit that faith to others. The day begins with a keynote by Joe Paprocki, D.Min., National Consultant for Loyola Press. His topic is: Do I Look Fat in This? Putting on Christ – A Perfect Fit. Archbishop Mansell will celebrate Liturgy. Various publishers and Archdiocesan agencies will be exhibiting materials and resources. There are 16 different workshops (10 in English, 6 in Spanish) and being held in the afternoon. Topics include: Skills for Leading Prayer, Teaching and Praying with the Scriptures, Online Adult Faith Formation and Catechist Certification, Bullying, Faith Starts in the Family, Roman Missal Changes, Morality, Tapping Teens for Peer Ministry, Spiritual Formation for the Catechist, and God Glitter and Glue, La Praxis (Practica) Bautismal, La Nueva Confirmación: Pastoral Juvenil y Confirmación, La Misión Evangelizadora de Los Padres, El Discipulado Cristiano: Relevancia y Compromisos, Cursos de Formación en la Fe Online: Una Alternativa de Formación Para Nuestros Tiempos, ¿Qué Tiene Que Ver Mi Fe con Facebook y el Cine?. The Congress is open to all catechetical leaders, catechists, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators, Adult Faith Formation coordinators and all interested in the catechetical ministry. The brochures will be mailed shortly. Information is available on our website at www.orehartford.org/congress10/htm.

HISPANIC MINISTRY

NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL

Si desea recibir noticias en español por correo electrónico o encontrarlas en Internet visite nuestro sitio web www.espanol.orehartford donde encontrara al final de la página un link para entrar a nuestro blog. O simplemente vaya a www.ore-espanol.blogspot.com

Talleres de Formación de Adultos

Los siguientes talleres son organizados por nuestra Oficina. Para mayor información, llame al 860.243.9465 o envíe un mensaje espanol@orehartford.org Una Eucaristía que crea Comunidad: Parroquia Santa Rosa-New

Haven (lunes 4 de octubre, 7:00 pm); Parroquia Santa Rosa-Meriden (jueves 21 de octubre, 7:00 pm); Parroquia Sagrado Corazón-Waterbury (miércoles 27 de octubre, 7:00 pm).

La Iglesia que siempre se Renueva: Parroquia Santa María-New Britain (martes 12 de octubre, 7:00pm)

Congreso de Educación Religiosa

Como todos los años, el Congreso de Educación Religiosa se llevará a cabo el día sábado 6 de noviembre en Saint Paul High School en Bristol CT. Este año presentaremos oficialmente nuestro nuevo logo y nuestro nuevo lema, que en español es: Formando Discípulos... Cultivando la Fe.

La presentación principal, en inglés, será dada por el Señor Joe Paprocki, de Loyola Press. Joe mantiene un excelente blog en inglés titulado Catechist's Journey.

En español, también tendremos una presentación para todos los interesados. Este año será dada por el Señor Miguel Arias, también de Loyola Press. Miguel es consultor para asuntos hispanos de la compañía y es autor, editor y traductor de un sinnúmero de libros. El título de su conferencia será: El Discipulado Cristiano - Relevancia y Compromisos.

Además, ofreceremos cinco talleres en español: ¿Qué tiene que ver mi fe con Facebook y el cine? (Hna. María Elizabeth Borobia, FSP - Coordinadora de Evangelización de las Hermanas Paulinas y de Pauline Books Media). La Nueva Confirmación: Pastoral Juvenil y Confirmación (Angel Delgado - Coordinador de Pastoral Juvenil de la Diócesis de Springfield hasta el 2010). La Misión Evangelizadora de los Padres (Dulce M. Jiménez Abreu - Directora de Programas Hispanos de William H Sadlier Inc). La Praxis (Práctica) Bautismal (Aida Hidalgo, Directora del Apostolado Hispano de la Díócesis de Providence RI) Cursos de Formación en la Fe Online: Una Alternativa de Formación para Nuestros Tiempos (Johnson Romero - Coordinador de Iniciativas Hispanas del Instituto de Iniciativas Pastorales de la Universidad de Dayton OH).

Recuerde que las parroquias hispanas que se inscriban a tiempo reciben un descuento por persona. Envíenos un mensaje a espanol@orehartford.org para más detalles.

Taller para Facilitadores de Duelo

La Oficina de Vida Familiar realizará un Taller para Facilitadores de Duelo el día sábado 16 de octubre entre 9:00 am y 3:00 pm. El taller tiene un costo de $10 (diez dólares). Para mayor información, comuníquese con Martha Pezo-Marín al (203) 230-2460 ó (203).754-6706

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Social Media Guidelines

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has developed a synthesis of best practices for using social media. The document includes guiding priciples, the Church and Social Media: an overview definitions, guidelines, establishing a site, social networking with minors, personal sites and how to report and monitor. These guidelines come at a time when these media present us with wonderful means of communication but, at the same time, it is especially necessary that we use social media in a proper manner. This includes web 2.0, blogs, micro-blogs, social networks (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Linkedln), ministry websites and personal websites. For a copy of the guidelines, go to www.usccb.org/comm/social-media-guidelines.shtml.

Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible

A key to the success of any religious education program is the family – their connection to the parish and what happens in the home. The Center for Ministry Development will present “Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible”, a workshop for parish leaders. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 20, 8:30-3:00 at the Archdiocesan Center in Bloomfield. Leif Kehrwald is the presenter. For more information, see the enclosed flyer or contact BJ Daly Horell or Pat Keck.

Holy Saints and Timeless Mysteries

St. Patrick-St. Anthony’s Clare Gallery in Hartford will be hosting an exhibition of Bro. Mickey McGrath’s artwork. The exhibition is titled: Holy Saints and Timeless Mysteries: A Fresh Look at Some of our Best Loved Traditions. It is free and open to the public and extends from September 2 to October 28, 2010. A reception and artist lecture will be held on Saturday, October 2, 9:00 – Noon, entitled “All That Is Seen and Unseen. Brother Mickey McGrath, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, is an artist, writer and speaker who loves to explore the relationship between art and faith. This will be a wonderful opportunity for those involved professionally and as volunteers in religious education. Parents are also encouraged to attend. For more information, go to www.spsact.org. To register for the October 2 event, call (860) 756-4034.

Respect Life Month

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared a Respect Life Program for celebration in October. This year’s theme is “The measure of love without measure.” The Respect Life flyer explores this theme with three vignettes of common situations calling for heroic love – a college student’s unplanned pregnancy, an elderly loved one who needs assistance with feeding, and a baby diagnosed with a life-threatening disability. For more information or to download the program, go to www.usccb.org/prolife/programs.

High School Curriculum Webinar

The National Association for Lay Ministry and Ave Maria Press are presenting a free live webinar with Mike Amodei: “Applying the Bishops’ High School Curriculum to Parish Programs” on Tuesday, October 12, 3:00-4:00 pm EDT. Incorporating catechesis in a successful parish religious

education or youth ministry program for high school teens is at once a challenging and exciting endeavor. The challenge is to present essential content. The excitement is the ability to do so in a way that is flexible and diverse while incorporating elements like sacramental catechesis, spirituality, retreats, prayer and works of charity. The USCCB's Adaptation of a Curriculum Framework offers an outline of catechetical topics. This session explores ways to incorporate those topics into parish programs based on a trimester model that allows for comprehensive and flexible coverage to serve the varied and demanding schedules of both teens and adults. To join, go to http://www.avemariapress.com/ and click on Professional Development Series.

Theology of the Body

The Diocese of Providence is presenting a Theology of the Body Road Show: Fill These Hearts: God, Sex and the Universal Longing – An Evening of Beauty & Reflection on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. With music, light, video and other art forms, Fill These Hearts presents the message of Theology of the Body in an artistic event. Saturday, October 23 in Cranston, Rhode Island. For more information, contact Michelle Laliberte at (401)278-4646 or go to www.fillthesehearts.com.

New Cycle of Online Courses

The University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) will hold Cycle 7 from October 24th through November 27th. Registration is now open and will close on October 14th. Don’t miss this opportunity for online formation for catechetical leaders, catechists, and other adults interested in learning more about their faith. Some of the courses included in Cycle 7 are: Introduction to Prayer, Sacraments, Introduction to Scripture, New Testament, Old Testament, Survey of Catholic Doctrine, National Directory for Catechesis, Praying with Children, Overview of the GDC & NDC, Introduction to Catechesis, Faith and Human Development, Conscience, Introduction to Liturgy, Introduction to Practical Morality, Mary in Scripture and Tradition, and more! Sign up now – just go to http://vlc.udayton.edu. Remember, the Archdiocese of Hartford is a partner with Dayton – so course fees are reduced from $90 to $40.

Emerging Models of Catechesis

The University of Notre Dames STEP (Satellite Theological Education Program) is offering an online course – Emerging Models of Catechesis: A Study of Faith Formation Models – beginning on October 11th for six weeks. This course is designed for parish ministers and team members involved in planning and implementing faith formation for all ages and anyone interested in learning more about emerging models of catechesis. The course provides a survey of emerging models and approaches to faith formation. The course points to texts, journals, web sites and parishes that provide and practice the models described. The course encourages conversation and mutual learning about all approaches to parish faith formation across the lifespan with goal of assisting those who bear this responsibility. The time expectation is 3–5 hours per week. The course cost is $99. The developer and facilitator is Lisa Orchen, M.Div, from our own Archdiocese. For more information or to register, go to www.step.nd.edu.

Theology of the Body

Another online course offered by STEP – Theology of the Body. This course examines the foundations and major conclusions of a theology of the body, as manifest in John Paul II’s encyclicals, letters and public audiences. The focus will be on the universal vocation to holiness (expressed by Vatican II) which is realized in love. The course

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specifically to Catholic Social teaching, the Corporal works of Mercy, and the Mysteries of the Rosary. Friday, October 22 (6:00pm-9:45pm) and Saturday, October 23 (9:00am-5:30pm) at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. Cost is $60.00 pp and includes materials, lunch, and snacks. Partial scholarships available-act quickly. Overnight accommodations available at an additional $40.00 pp. Please contact Kay Taylor-Brooks at the Office for Black Catholic Ministries (860) 243-0648 obcm2@sbcglobal.net or Shawnee Baldwin at (860) 243-9465 sbaldwin@adh-ore.org by October 15th to register.

Religious Education Congress

Bring your whole faith formation team to hear Joe Paprocki at the Religious Education Congress on November 6th. Workshops for those working with youth include: Teaching and Praying with the Scriptures; Tapping Teens for Peer Ministry; God, Glitter and Glue; La Nueva Confirmacion. Registration 8-9:00. Prayer 9:00. Keynote 9:15. Mass 10:30. Lunch 12:00. Workshops 1:15-3:30.

Cardboard City

Friday November 19-Nov 20, 2010. St. Francis of Assisi in South Windsor invites youth to participate in an awareness raising overnight - whatever the temperature- to experience the plight of the homeless. Youth will make their own “home” out of cardboard. Other activities include movies, speakers, food and fund collection from folks who drive by the church. Contact Maryellen Brennan mbrennan@stf.necoxmail.com if interested in having your youth join in this eye-opening experience.

Youth Charity Dance

Plans are underway for the annual charity dance planned by youth for youth. Every year a charity that serves youth is selected to be the recipient of funds raised by participating youth and their parishes. It will be held at St James Church in Rocky Hill on January 15th. If you missed the September meeting or want to get involved in the planning contact Sharon Gagne at (860) 712-5245.

Youth Ministry Basics Class

LEARN HOW TO: (1) Empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today. (2) Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community. (3) Foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. Cost is $100.00 per person for all 12 sessions. Group discounts available. Snacks will be provided and lunch is on your own. Class will be held at St. Thomas Seminary. Space is limited. Fill out the registration form on the web site or contact Shawnee who can e-mail or fax you one. Please register by December 29th. For a listing of all the classes, go to www.orehartford.org. Friday, January 7th and 21st 6:00-9:30pm Saturday, January 8th and 22nd 9:00am-3:00pm

Youth Ministry Studies Certificate

The Center for Ministry Development offers a more in depth and intense eight weekend course that can lead to a

YOUTH MINISTRY

Catholic Youth Spectacular

God is Good! What a day! With 2036 participants on a cloudy but DRY day Jesse rocked the house. Young people took advantage of the time to reflect on the Luminous Mysteries at the painted rosary on the tennis courts, the quiet time in the chapel with the Stations of the Cross, and Reconciliation near the Mission “hula hoop” Rosary. The opening prayer was pretty impressive as we were surrounded by Saints –posters courtesy of the Notre Dame Vision Leadership Program – and the generous donations of flip-flops, shoes, toiletries, baby items and flower bulbs were presented. Thanks to all who helped sort them for distribution to St. Gerard Center, an orphanage in Haiti, and the Immaculate and South Park Shelters in Hartford. We have started to plant the bulbs on the grounds of the seminary! The saint posters marked the communion stations at Mass where Archbishop Mansell incorporated the Saint Scavenger Hunt and other activities into his homily. Check out our video at www.youtube.com/orehartford

The “set aside $5.00” campaign for the offertory collection netted $4064.21 for Catholic Relief Services. Thanks to everyone for their generosity. Of the 30 groups who marked their donation St. Mary/St. Robert Bellarmine in Windsor Locks had the biggest collection of $486.00 and the highest average at $6.94pp. Honorable mention goes to Blessed Sacrament-Waterbury, East Hartford Cluster, St. Joseph-Poquonock, St. Joseph-Canaan, and the Torrington Cluster for meeting or exceeding the $5.00pp challenge.

Planning has begun for the September 18, 2011 and September 30, 2012 Catholic Youth Spectaculars. Please return your evaluations or if you or your youth are interested in shaping future CYS, please let Shawnee know and a meeting date will be set.

The NCCYM March is On…

...to New Orleans, where Catholic tradition is as essential to the experience of the city as its rich cultural diversity and indomitable spirit. United in prayer and community, we march with renewed joie de vivre and rekindled mission, in celebration and solidarity with Saints past and present who have responded to the call of Christ in their lives. Check out all of the information and register at www.NFCYM.org. ADULT Saints only!! Diocesan and regional gatherings planned.

River of Life Rosary

Saturday, October 2, 2010 – 2:30-4:30. Gather at the Jaycees Boat house at Riverside Park (not Six Flags) just north of Hartford for a stroll near the Connecticut River while we reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries as it relates to various life issues to kick off Pro-life month. Follow this activity up with the Pro-life Mass at the Cathedral on Sunday, October 3rd at 2:00.

Building the Beloved Community

This 2 day intensive introduction to Kingian nonviolence training is based on the philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and provides a framework for conflict reconciliation within families, at school, and in communities. It is ideal for anyone interested in acquiring skills to promote peace, nonviolence and social change. High School Juniors and Seniors and college students are welcome. Instructors include Richard Tarlaian, Deacon Arthur Miller and Victoria Christgau. Shawnee Baldwin will provide applications

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

CREDO: Web site www.geocities.com/credocath Get a newsletter by writing to P.O. Box 1236, Glastonbury, CT 06033. St. Patrick, Enfield: Saturdays 7:00-8:30. Contact: Michael LaBarre: (203) 803-0790. St. Rose, New Haven (Spanish): Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Contact: German Hernandez: (203) 865-6149 St. Mary, New Haven: Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact: John Alvaro (203) 562-6193 John.alvaro@yale.edu Rock Group Holy Hour: Fridays: 7:15 pm: 1st Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Waterbury; 2nd Friday: Holy Spirit, Newington; 3rd Friday: St. Bartholomew, Manchester. 4th Friday: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Meriden; www.therockgroup.org Bustedhalo.com A website to surprise, challenge & support you in making meaningful faith connections.

Catholic Underground: Saturdays 7:30pm - 10:30pm. St. James Church, 896 Main Street, Manchester. See www.catholicundergroundct.com for more information.

Catholic Underground CT

Find Young Adult groups, Eucharistic Adoration, Latin Mass, Bible Study, Retreats, Speakers, and more in your area at www.ConnecticutUnderground.com. You never know when a new group or event will pop up, so check out the Latest News section and the Event Calendar regularly. New items on the agenda: Frassati Fellowship Retreat in Stamford, and a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. (Both require a prompt response.) If you would like your Young Adult Group or Young Adult oriented event listed on ConnecticutUnderground.com, email info@catholicundergroundct.com and include your event/group title, description, date/time, address, contact email or website, target audience, and host agency.

nationally recognized Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies. This program is for adults in ministry to/with/by/for youth, ages 11-18, in both parish and school settings. It equips leaders with skills, knowledge, practical tools, and techniques needed for a creative and comprehensive ministry to youth and requires reading and a final project. Upcoming dates: November 6-7, 2010, February 5- 6, 2011, June 11-12, 2011. Location: Oakhurst Retreat and Conference Center in Whitinsville, MA near Worcester. For more information, Contact Deacon Ed at ymworcester@gmail.com or web: http://www.ymworcester.org

Freedom Sunday

This event started last year by the organizers of Not for Sale, an organization that is actively fighting the trafficking of human beings, many of whom are youth, will be held on the first Sunday in Lent – March 13, 2011. The Connecticut chapter of Not for Sale, chaired by Karen Herbert and Steve Ferraro from St. Mary Church in Unionville is planning a number of promotional events that will lead up to this day including distribution of materials at various diocesan events especially “Building the Beloved Community” on October 22nd/23rd, and a presentation “Re-abolishing Slavery” 5:00-7:00 on November 18th “Salon at Stowe” 77 Forest St. in Hartford. A Freedom Walk – that traces the history of the Amistad slaves in Farmington - is tentatively scheduled for April 16th. A statewide car wash is being planned to raise $50,000.00 to build a school for the kids who are rescued from traffickers. Contact Shawnee Baldwin for more information or call Karen Herbert at (860) 836-6955.

NCYC 2011

The National Catholic Youth Conference “Called to Glory” will be held in Indianapolis, IN from November 17-19th, 2011. Plan on the 16th to 19th to allow for travel days. Cost will be @ $900.00pp. Deposits due in March. We are trying to plan a New England delegation. If you think you might want to join us for this powerful event, just send Shawnee an e-mail so we can keep you in the loop for information, scholarship opportunities, and other preparation. For the highlights of NCYC 2009 and preliminary information for 2011, go to www.NFCYM.org

Adoration

A prayer experience that is spiritually fulfilling for youth, adults, and families.. Accompanied with music by the “R.O.C.K. Group” at St. Bartholomew Parish, Manchester, CT every 3rd Friday of the month at 7:15pm. October 15th, November 19th, December 17th 2010. January 21st, February 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th 2011. Come for 15 minutes or the whole hour. For further information feel free to contact: Deacon Bill Bartlett, Denise Bartlett or Vicky Rispoli at (860)-646-1613.

Venerable Pierre Toussaint Awards Banquet

Sponsored by the Office for Black Catholic Ministry on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Farmington Marriott. 6:00. Keynote is Dr Warren “Pete” Miller, Jr. Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy and brother of Deacon Arthur Miller!! There will also be a Silent Auction. Youth are encouraged to attend to meet and mingle with award recipients who have made a difference by serving their community. Please call OBCM at (860) 243-0648 for more information or go to the website: www.aoh-obcm.intuitwebsites.com

Sunday Youth Retreats 2010-2011

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center continues its tradition of offering Sunday youth retreats 2:30-6:30pm: October 10th , 17th , November 7th , 21st , December 5th, January 9th, 23rd, February 13th, 27th, March 13th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th. Retreat offering is $30.00 pp. Contact Theresa Wiss (860) 521-0440 ext 112 or twiss@cpprov.org

Youth Leadership Training

June 17-19, 2011 – Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center, West Hartford, CT February 24-27, 2011 (Winter Break)- YCLI – Fr .Marot Center, Woonsocket, RI June 27-July 1, 2011 – YCLI – Fr. Marot Center, Woonsocket, RI

Y-LIFE (Youth for Life) Conference

October 16, 2010 at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Cromwell,CT. Rev Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. from the National Catholic Bioethics Center is the keynote speaker. 9:30 Registration. 10:00 Mass. 11:00 Keynote #1 “The Science and Ethics of Stem Cells and Cloning.” 12:30 Pizza Lunch. 1:30 Keynote #2 “Invitro Fertilizatin and Assisted Reproductive Technologies.” 3:30 Holy Hour and Reconciliation. 4:30 Closing and Refreshments. $15.00 pp (Group discounts available). For more information go to: ylifeprovita@gmail.com

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42nd Anniversary Social Justice Dinner

The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry is holding the annual social justice dinner on Tuesday, October 26 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The keynote speaker is Bishop Peter Rosazza, who will speak on “Evangelical Catholicism and Catholic Social Justice Teaching and Action: Does Catholic Identity Include Working for Justice”. For more information, go to www.catholicsocialjustice.org.

Caritas Christi Center

Upcoming events: Four Portraits of Jesus: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, on October 5, 12, 26, 7-9 pm, presented by Dr. Joan Kelly; Surviving Divorce on October 13, 7-9 pm, with Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien; Day of Reflection: “Loaves and Fishes: Entrusting our Inadequacies to God” on October 13 – 10-3, with Sr. Virginina Herbers; Introduction to Centering Prayer Practice October 16, 10-3, with Sr. Carolyn Severino; Film Fest: Second-Hand Lions on October 20, 6:30-9 pm; Let’s Hear It: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Catholicism But Were Afraid to Ask! On October 21 and November 4, 7-8:30 pm, with Fr. Michael Carlson, Eric Bradley, Sr. Virginia Herbers and Sr. Mariette Moan; Day of Reflection: Ministering to the Ministers on October 23, 10-3, with Sr. Virginia Herbers; October Everyday Spirituality Series on October 27, 7-8:30 pm with Sr. Virginia Herbers; Saints of the Month Series: St. Frances Cabrini and Blessed Miguel Pro, November 1 10-11:30 am or November 3, 7-8:30 pm with Sr. Doretta D’Albero; Hope for the Holidays for the Separated and Divorced on November 2, 7-9 pm with Sr. Mauryeen O’Brien; Everyday Spirituality Series: Praying When Life is at High Speed on November 10, 7-8:30 with Sr. Virginia Herbers. Go to www.caritaschristicenter.org for more information or to register.

Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

Upcoming events: Women’s Retreat: God Changes Everything, October 1-3; A Brush with God: Icon Painting Retreat with Rev. Peter Pearson, October 7-10; Men’s Retreat: God Changes Everything, October 8-10; Day and Evening Retreat: Revealing the God of Jesus Christ: How Jesus saw God, with Fr. David Cinquegrani, October 13; Depression Recovery Retreat with Fr. John Powers, October 19-31; Day Retreat: Mastering Self-Care through Mindful Living, Movement, and Meditation, with Cheryl Jones-Reardon, October 16; First Annual St. Paul of the Cross Lecture: Practicing Catholic: A Day and Evening Retreat with James Carroll, November 3; Men’s Retreat: God Changes Everything, November 5-7; Bereavement Retreat Day: The Journey of Loss, with Sr. Cathleen Ryan, November 6; Zen Spirit-Christian Spirit: Meditation as a Christian Contemplative Practice with Fr. Robert Kennedy, November 12-14; Women’s Matt Talbot Recovery Retreat, November 19-21; Wild with Words Retreat: Writing as Spiritual Practice, with Dr. Martha Brunell, November 19-21; Thanksgiving Liturgy, November 25. For more information or to register, go to www.holyfamilyretreat.org.

Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Center

Upcoming events: The Music of Our Sacred Journey with Jana Pivacek-Cole; October 5, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Autumn’s Serenity with Father Henry Frascadore; October 19, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Understanding Life into Death: The Hospice Ministry with Laura Borelli; October 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, An Evening for Prayer, Reflection and Sharing with Sr. Theresina Scully, CP; October 24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday Afternoon Tea; October 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Are You a “Mary” or a “Martha”? Living a Balanced Life, with members of the OLC staff; November 1, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Healing in our Brokenness with Deacon Arthur Miller; November 10, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, An Evening of Gratitude with Sr. Ann Rodgers, CP; November 19-20, overnight retreat, Thomas Merton: The Man, he Monk, the Mystic with Sr. Joanne Fahey, CP; November 30, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Advent Day of Reflection with Sr. Pauline Semkow, RSM. The theme for the weekend retreats (September 2010 – June 2011) is Blessed – Broken – Shared. For more information or to register – www.ourladyofcalvary.com, olcretreat@sbcglobal.net, (860) 677-8519.

Father “Cal” Gengras Seminar

The Office for People with Disabilities is sponsoring a seminar on Monday, November 8, from 9:00-Noon at St. Thomas Seminary. Reverend John O’Brien will speak on Change Today: Revisioning the Beauty of Each Person. For years we placed the able-bodied and disabled persons next to each other. One was considered normative, the other was deemed abnormal. It is time to change, to reimagine the person, and to discover anew the beauty of each person. Drawing from Jean Vanier and Henri Nouwen, this day crosses borders and barriers toward a new, transforming vision. For more information or to register: (860) 761-7444 or opd@stseminary.org.

Liturgy Day 2010

The Office for Divine Worship is holding a liturgy day on Saturday, October 23, from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. The Keynote Address – The Mass: Ever Ancient, Ever New – will be presented by St. Sheila Brown, RSM. There are four workshops: Understanding the Revised Roman Missal Texts, with Father David Baranowski; The New Roman Missal: What does it have to do with Children and the Liturgy?, with Sr. Sandra De Masi; A Musical Conversation with Ezequiel and Sarah, with Dr. Ezequiel Menendez and Sarah Gedicks; and Let’s Make Music Together. The fee is $30 and includes arrival coffee/pastry and lunch. The registration deadline is October 15. For more information or to register, call Lucy Zocco at (860) 761-7442 or llzocco@aol.com.

Reaching Parishioners with Facebook

With over 500 million active members, Facebook is the most popular social networking site online. Chances are that many of your parishioners are already there. Is your parish? This free webinar will explore why parishes should have a presence on Facebook and how they can connect with their parishioners by setting up a Facebook page. Participants will watch step-by-step as a Facebook page is set up in real time. Tips will also be shared on how to make the best use of your page once it is set up. To register, visit the website: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/806466658

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2010 Calendar

Reminder: Go to www.orehartford.org and click on calendar. All of our events for Religious Education, Youth

and Young Adult Ministry, RCIA, Adult Confirmation, Biblical School, Catholic Scouting, Lay Ministry, and CYO Sports are included. You can list the events by date, print the calendar, click on an event/workshop to get all of the

information regarding times and locations or you can search for an event.

If you have any questions, contact Pat Keck. Remember to check often.

New events will be added and others updated.

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