JULY
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THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS
junipero serra ~ july 1
Father Junipero Serra was baptized as Michael Joseph on Mallorca, an island in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain. He grew up dirt poor and devoutly Catholic. He joined the Franciscans as a youth and moved to the large city of Palma de Mallorca, where he took the religious name of Junipero in honor of one of Saint Francis of Assisi’s first followers. Keep Reading... thomas the apostle ~ JUly 3
St. Thomas was born a Jew and was called to be one of the twelve Apostles. His birth and death dates are unknown, but his feast day is celebrated July 3. He lived before the formal establishment of the Catholic Church but is recognized as the patron saint of architects.
maria goretti ~ july 6
One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance to go to school, never learned to read or write. When Maria made her First Communion not long before her death, she was one of the larger and somewhat backward members of the class. Keep Reading... louis & zelia martin ~ JUly 12
Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux
KATERI TEKAKWITHA ~ JULY 14
BONAVENTURE ~ JULY 15
Perhaps not a household name for most people, Saint Bonaventure, nevertheless, played an important role in both the medieval Church and the history of the Franciscan Order.
Keep Reading... OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL~ JULY 16
bridget ~ JUly 23
Bridget was the daughter of a wealthy governor who used his riches generously. He donated money for good causes and helped the poor. He worked for the just and fair treatment of all the people. Bridget, who was born in 1303, learned these lessons early in her life. Keep Reading... solanus casey ~ JUly 30
Solanus Casey Center - St. James Cathedral Who is Blessed Solanus Casey? In his extraordinary love, trust, faith, and confidence in God, he became widely known as “Detroit’s miracle worker.” ignatius loyola ~ july 31
St. Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491, one of 13 children of a family of minor nobility in northern Spain. As a young man Ignatius Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. Keep Reading...
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Pope Francis prayer intention for the month of July
We pray that, in social, economic, and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
We pray that, in social, economic, and political situations of conflict, we may be courageous and passionate architects of dialogue and friendship.
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The Liturgical Calendar, the Paschal Mystery, and the Grand Canyon How one takes in the vastness and immense brilliance of the Grand Canyon, one can view the Liturgical Calendar in much the same way.
Liturgical Year Lesson Plan and Flashcard Activity How do you introduce young people to the liturgical year? Most catechists and religion teachers spend in-depth class meetings focusing on each individual seasons, especially during Advent and Lent. Sometimes, though, it is important to zoom out and help young people see the whole picture.
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Catholic Activities for the Liturgical Year Browse activities by type and season
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USCCB-Liturgical Calendar Each year, the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops publishes the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of the United States of America. This calendar is used by authors of ordines and other liturgical aids published to foster the celebration of the liturgy in our country.
TASK 2 – LITURGICAL EDUCATION – Students recognize the presence of Christ and enter into communion with him through active, full, and conscious participation in the Liturgical celebrations and Sacraments of the Church.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education