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Helpful Resources and Links
“Marriage: Life and Love in the Divine Plan,”
Bishops’ November Meeting Produces Documents
“Marriage: Life and Love in the Divine Plan,” the foundational document of the U.S. bishops’ pastoral initiative on marriage, passed with 180 in favor, 45 opposed and three bishops abstaining. The final document can be found online at: http://www.usccb.org/laity/LoveandLife/
A document on reproductive technologies, “Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology,” which addresses Catholic teaching on a range of infertility treatments, passed with 220 in favor, 4 opposed and 3 abstaining. The document looked at morally problematic procedures including in vitro fertilization, embryo adoption, sperm and egg donation and surrogacy and recommended therapeutic means that help a couple conceive through sexual intercourse rather than replacing the act itself.
The bishops also approved revision to the directive dealing with medically assisted nutrition and hydration of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. The revised directive, which passed with 219 in favor, four opposed and 1 abstaining, takes into account elaborations on Catholic teaching by Pope John Paul II and the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome predated by the current directives. It states more strongly the need to provide food and water even to patients in a persistent vegetative state.
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
Click here to read the Co-Workers in the VineyardClick here to read Spanish text of Co-workers
Click here to order copies of Co-Workers in the Vineyard from USCCB Publishing
The bishops have offered Co-Workers in the Vineyard as “pastoral and theological reflection on the reality of lay ecclesial ministry, as an affirmation of those who serve in this way, and as a synthesis of best thinking and practice.” The document examines: theological foundations for lay ecclesial ministry, discernment and suitability for lay ecclesial ministry, formation of lay ecclesial ministers, authorization of lay ecclesial ministers, and policies and practices in the ministerial workplace.
Lay ecclesial ministers are women and men whose ecclesial service is characterized by:
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Lifelong Catechesis
LifeLongFaith.com promotes faith growth for all ages and generations. This site offers articles, resources, links and practices in life long catechesis.lifelongfaith.com/index.cfm?id=EB1A9805-C628-8F72-EC291B07521F1557
CATHOLICS ONLINE
Bible Web Sites:
American Bible Society http://www.americanbible.org
Search the Bible http://www.biblegateway.org
Official Church Web Sites:
Vatican http://www.vatican.va
National Conference
of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org
Prayer and Spirituality:
Sacred Space
by the Irish Jesuits http://www.sacredspace.ie
Pray the Liturgy
of the Hours http://www.universalis.com
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, Inc. (NFCYM) is a nonprofit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia. Its mission statement is:
To serve those who serve the young Catholic Church.
To find lots of resources whch are available through the NFCYM site, click this link.
Adult Faith Development
The Catholic Network for Adult Faith Formation is a wonderful site for information and additional links on Adult Faith Development
Creighton University
Creighton University, a Jesuit University, has a wealth of information and resources available for parish use.
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University of Dayton's Virtual Learning Community
Gaylord is a partner Diocese with the University of Dayton' s online courses. Because we are a partner, you will save money on all courses and seminars for which you register.
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St. Louis University
The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University exists to study and promote this most important foundation of the Catholic Church. Through multiple activities, we work to continue restoration and successful enactment of the Mass and other liturgical rituals throughout the world. Our activities are for Saint Louis University students, metropolitan St. Louis, the United States, and for the world.
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St. Paul Crossword
Test you knowledge of St. Paul and crossword skills. Click the link below.
www.osv.com/YearofStPaulNav/YearofStPaul/CrosswordPuzzle/tabid/6210/Default.aspx
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