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Division Updates

March 28, 2012 by Mae Richardson Comments Off

Dear Colleagues in Ministry, There is, some would say, a certain amount of contradiction in conventional wisdom.  Let me give you an example or two. When explaining couples, we say that “opposites attract,” and that “birds of a feather flock together.”  Very different vantage points…some would say contradictory.  Let’s try another.  There is a saying, [...]

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Bicycle built for two

Couples’ Enrichment at Bon Secours

March 27, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

“Mastering the Mysteries of Love”: Learn skills that can transform every relationship in your life. For newlywed, oldywed, engaged and seriously dating couples. May 3 and 10 at Bon Secours Spiritual Center, http://www.bonsecoursspiritualcenter.org Presenter: Bill Coffin, National Association for Relationship and Marriage Enhancement.

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Adult Formation, Faith Formation, Family Life, Marriage
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Sponsor Couple Training May 19

March 6, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Crofton, will host the Gathered Session of the 2-part Sponsor Couple Training for one-on-one marriage preparation on Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon.  Parishes should register for both Parts 1 and 2, with Part 1 a home-study module that the trainee couple completes at home before attending Part [...]

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Adult Formation, Family Life, Lay Ecclesial, Marriage
Family Worship

Parents are the First Vocations Directors

February 13, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

Vocations to priesthood and religious life start in the home. See ideas from A to Z on how parents can help children discern if God is calling them to serve in this way. See a video of parents from the Archdiocese of Baltimore telling their story

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Faith Formation, Family Life, Uncategorized
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Adaptive First Eucharist

February 13, 2012 by S. Sally Russell, SSJ Comments Off

Good News for Preparing Children with Autism and Other Special Needs

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Faith Formation, Sacrament/RCIA
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The Grace and Gift of Marriage

February 6, 2012 by Ruth Puls Comments Off

February. It is a month of winter freeze warnings and 50 degree weather, a month of ground hogs, Super Bowls and Presidential birthdays. February is the month of Valentine’s Day, of flowers, cards, cut out hearts, little kids signing names to messages to classmates, roses, and special dinners. It is also a time when the Archdiocese of Baltimore celebrates with others “Worldwide Marriage Day.”

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Called to Formation … And Called to Conversation

February 6, 2012 by Mae Richardson Comments Off

Over the course of the last month I have had the opportunity to have some meaningful conversations with Pastors and Pastoral Life Directors about Equip for Ministry.  In these conversations there are a few consistent strains: Equip is really just another form of certification Equip is one-size fits all Participating in Equip would take too [...]

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Lay Ecclesial, Lay Ministry
Couple on Beach

Your Marriage, the Great Adventure

February 6, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

Every Marriage is a “Mixed-Religion” Marriage …

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Marriage
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Parishioner Day … Rolling Out More Information

February 6, 2012 by Mae Richardson Comments Off

Looking for more information on Parishioner Day for the MAC on March 10th? Here you go, all in one convenient place!

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Equip for Ministry – Spring 2012

February 6, 2012 by Mae Richardson Comments Off

Spirituality, Theology and Church Ministry! Three great topics to share with those engaged in learning more about their faith and their service to the Catholic Community!

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Lay Ministry
Couple Walking Under Umbrella

Marriage Enrichment Opportunities

February 6, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

Programs for Marriage Enrichment at Bon Secours – Speaker: Bill Coffin, National Association of Marriage Educators

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Marriage

Overcoming Obstacles – Domestic Violence

February 6, 2012 by Lauri Przybysz, D.Min. Comments Off

What’s the difference between normal conflict and domestic violence?

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Family Life, Marriage
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A YOGI, A WISE MAN AND LENT

January 6, 2012 by Ruth Puls 0 Comments

Maybe the wise man that told me that New Year’s resolutions come early, so that we can dress rehearse for Lent is right. Maybe we use this time to contemplate a well spent Lent.

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