The events of the past few weeks have left the Church – clergy and faithful alike -- confused, angry, shocked, and bewildered. We turn to Jesus, our High Priest, and find consolation and strength in his Word and Sacraments. This resource provides a variety of options which can be used when we gather for prayer.

September 1, 2018, is the Annual World Day of prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis invites us to "renew our personal participation in this vocation as custodians of creation, raising to God our thanks for the marvellous works that He has entrusted to our care, invoking his help for the protection of creation and his mercy for the sins committed against the world in which we live.”

Monday, September 24, 2018, is Family Day, celebrating the positive influence parents have as they connect with their children each day.

The Catechetical Office joins the Franciscan Sisters of Peace, as well as the family, colleagues and friends in mourning the passing of Sister Catherine Ryan who went to God on Thursday, August 16, 2018. May she rest in peace.

The 2018 Catechetical Sunday theme is Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ. Click for more resources.

Nine steps for a nine-day period of prayer. The first novena can be attributed to when the Apostles gathered to pray, after the Ascension waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit.

May is the month of Mary and one of the most popular activities to venerate the Mother of God during this month is to participate in a May crowning ceremony. Jared Dees put together some resources for your children or class.

May is the month dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. There are many terms associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here's a resource to help you out!

A new film on the Rosary explores the beauty and power of the Rosary in response to the prevailing spiritual crisis in our culture in America and beyond. A story of hope and the power of prayer.

Ann C. Kearney, who served the Catechetical Office for more than twenty years, died on April 14 in her 92nd year of life. May she rest in peace.

Sunday, April 22nd, is Earth Day. How will your family and faith formation program be celebrating? “Beyond a Throwaway Culture-Reduce Waste, Grow Community” is a one-hour educational program that includes prayers, readings, actions, and a video, designed to raise awareness on how the overuse of single-use disposable plastics contributes to what Pope Francis calls “the throwaway culture.”

It can be easy to forget our Easter joy. But in the Catholic Church, we’re still celebrating Easter and will continue to all the way to Pentecost, celebrated this year on May 20. Here are some ideas for catechists and parents.

The Vatican released the latest Apostolic Exhortation from Pope Francis: Gaudete et Exsultate: On the call to holiness in today’s world.

On Holy Thursday, Lent ends and the Triduum ("three days') begin when we celebrate the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here's a guide to help you explain, walk and pray through the liturgies of the Triduum.

Monday, March 19 is the feast of St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Joseph is known as the patron of carpenters but also the patron of the Universal Church.

A brief guide to visiting and adoring the Blessed Sacrament.

Download the slide presentations and handouts of Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP, President of Paulist Evangelization Ministries, from his presentation to parish leadership at the Evangelization and Parish Leadership day at St. Joseph Seminary on Friday, March 9, 2018. To download, right click the link above and choose "save link as."

Loyola Press offers catechists information and activities for the days of Holy Week leading to Easter.

Saturday, March 17 is the feast of St. Patrick, the patron of our Archdiocese, the missionary to Ireland and the patron saint of engineers.

Accompany your youth and young adults from January 21-28, 2019 for World Youth Day. Pope Francis will join the participants for the closing mass on Sunday. Find out more about travel information sponsored by the Archdiocese.