Monday Message, November 4, 2024
KNOW
The home page of the Institute’s website has been updated to showcase November as Black Catholic History Month and Advent Resources. Just thought you should know.
We have a parish leader check in tomorrow. Link is here.
Denise Utter is joining us on Thursday and I hope you are as well. Her presentation, Engaging Parents, will be an excellent conversation on how to engage the family. Sign up here.
Check out all the upcoming events here.
Michelle suggested that we have the VIRTUS button in LEAD take people to resources and links for renewing their information when necessary. That is now live. Thanks Michelle, for the suggestion.
St. Luke parish in Westport is looking for a part-time youth ministry leader. Know anyone? Contact Fr. Kumar.
Speaking of youth ministry, a few weeks ago, Katie Gray joined us from LifeTeen for a conversation. If you missed it, here is the Powerpoint and some notes. Let us know if you have questions.
Finally, the Institute is hiring! Thanks to the generous grant we received, we are looking for someone to lead the Start with Sunday initiative. Read more here and pass the word.
REFLECT
At last week’s general audience, the Pope said something we have struggled to articulate.
The Pope continued his catechesis series on “The Spirit and the Bride,” focusing on the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding the faithful toward Jesus. He emphasized the Sacrament of Confirmation as a crucial moment for receiving the Holy Spirit, likening it to Pentecost, which strengthens Christians for their role in the Church.
He expressed concern that Confirmation is often seen as a “farewell sacrament” by young people, who may then leave the Church until marriage. Instead, he urged that Confirmation should be viewed as a milestone of active participation in Church life. He encouraged laypeople who have had personal spiritual experiences to help prepare others for Confirmation and called on all believers to rekindle their faith and commitment, using their charisms and talents.
Read it here.
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