Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to SPRED Part A at least once. Part 1 of 2, Intro. to SPRED is required training for new Parish Chairpersons, Leader and Activity Catechists. Core Team Catechists must attend Intro. to SPRED Part B at least once. Priority given to current SPRED Catechists.
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme, "Marriage...one flesh, given and received" highlights the one-flesh union of husband and wife that is willed by God.
The San Francisco Chronicle writes an article sharing that Fr. Jayson Landeza of the Diocese of Oakland (Divine Mercy Parish and St. Benedict Parish) is one of the unsung heroes, offering comfort in times of gun violence tragedy. Read the article through the link.