March 2020
For Lent
Bible Challenge

Encounter

Can You Say Hero?

Mr. Rogers has been in the news lately. Though he's been gone for years, his name keeps coming up because the new feature film, starring Tom Hanks, is a hit. Many of you accepted the invitation of The Leadership Institute to see the film last month and many more asked about the article that inspired the movie. Since it's nearing Christmas, we thought we would give you a break from the drone of bad news in the world and offer you the chance to read something uplifting, inspiring, even life-changing.

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Formation

Mark This Date: March 7, 2020

The Leadership Institute will sponsor a Diocesan Ministry Day on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at All Saints School in Norwalk. More than three dozen topics were suggested. More than two dozen presenters have been invited.

The intended audience is everyone - all those in ministry - any ministry. All are welcome to join us for Mass with Bishop Caggiano at 9 am with music led by one of our workshop presenters, Tony Melendez.

Registration opens in January. For now, save the date.

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Discipleship

Give the Gift of Pilgrimages This Christmas

Now taking reservations: three great pilgrimages for 2020. A young adult pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey to learn more about St. Paul and two one day pilgrimages are available: one to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and another to the Cloisters and Shrine of Mother Cabrini.

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Back for Season 4

Learn all about the Infancy Narratives in this season's Family Bible Challenge.

Alphabits is Here

Introducing Alphabits, a new feature on our site specifically designed to help parents of Gen Alpha (birth-7) learn how they can raise faith-filled children.

Pray Everyday

Join Bishop Caggiano every day in prayer. Simply text the word pray to 55778 and join The Face of Prayer.

This Week's Film

In the midst of WWI, soldiers take a break from the war to share what they have with one another.

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Resources

Liturgical Formation

Catechetical Formation

Care for Creation

Funeral Norms

Catequizem

Lifelong Lessons

Advent Resources

Pilgrimages

Lifelong (micro) Lessons

Passing on the Faith to Children

Julianne Stanz offers us some great, practical advice for parents hoping to pass on their faith to their children - a tough but necessary task.

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This Week's Catequizem

Lent is almost here again!
And we've got you covered!

Lenten Resources

As we head into Lent this year, check out our collection of links, videos, and resources to help you learn, teach, and prepare for this holy season!

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We'd also like to share our new poster, 40 Ways To Be This Lent. Oftentimes we are tempted to do more during Lent. For Lent 2020, why not focus on being. Allow Lent 2020 to be a season of emptying, opening, and decluttering of schedules, minds, and hearts to make room for what God has in store for us through the fruits of the Holy Spirit* – which is always immeasurably more.

ENGLISH POSTER

SPANISH POSTER

Other resources include:

An Illustrated Guide to the Triduum
Print out and hang up this poster that explains the basics of the Triduum in colorful illustrations!

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Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance
Oftentimes, people find Lent an excellent time to attend confession. If it has been a while since you last attended, or you’re feeling anxious to go, take a look at this video.

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A Reflection on Lenten Fasting
Rev. Daniel Merz discusses the backgrounds of fasting during Lent and how a food fast is representative of fasting from sin.

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Holy Week Around the World
Holy Week is a worldwide celebration, with cultures honoring the occasion in different ways. Here, read about the celebrations in Spain, China, and more.

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Challenge Archive - Family Bible Challenge

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Challenge Archive

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