From the Catholic diocese where the sun never sets...I'm a lifelong Catholic with 17 years as a military spouse. Trying to grow Catholic faith one base at a time! Frequent deployments, separation from extended family and no older retiree volunteers are some of the many challenges we face being in the military and being active Catholics. I hope to share ideas to help inspire and motivate other Catholics in the military community.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
This is our Archbishop!
Memorial Day Mass
Look who made the home page on EWTN Catholic Network! Don't forget to tune in for the Memorial Day Mass with our own Archbishop on May 26th in Memorial for all those who serve and have served our country...
CATHOLIC PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES MEMORIAL MASS
05/26 at 1:00 PM ET
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
One more thing
Yes, I'm still avoiding making dinner. I have to say I stumbled upon the website:
CatholicKatie.com while reading my National Catholic Register. I thought I was the MOST Catholic Katie in the world but that was squashed when I say CatholicKatie.com and it wasn't my website! I guess she is writer for the Register. I guess there is room for both of us in the world. Great website I highly recommend it!
CatholicKatie.com while reading my National Catholic Register. I thought I was the MOST Catholic Katie in the world but that was squashed when I say CatholicKatie.com and it wasn't my website! I guess she is writer for the Register. I guess there is room for both of us in the world. Great website I highly recommend it!
Faithful Kitchen
Wow, look at the adorable website I stumbled upon while avoiding doing my own house work! I was at the National Catholic Register website (every Catholic should subscribe to the National Catholic Register) when I noticed an ad at the bottom of the page... A Faithful Kitchen so I of course clicked it because that is the room where I spend most of my time. A Faithful Kitchen has ADORABLE stuff! Now I don't see my self using a butter mold anytime soon nor do I know how to use a butter mold (do I let the butter melt then pour it in there and put it in the fridge or do I just soften the butter then jam it in there?) but those kitchen towels would look so nice hanging in my kitchen (if I could just keep it clean). See this is my problem with the internet. I just get lost on it. My sisters says I should sue the internet because I am part of the lost generation that just missed the internet age (it was just starting when I was in college). My sister says that's why I can't handle it well. I have to stay away for a few days. The house needs cleaning and I only have one and half more days before summer break! I'm doomed. It is just so fun to procrastinate now that my children are older and we are off sports seasons right now. Yes, mothers of toddlers they do grow up and they grow up fast! You too will have time to waste on the horrible abyss of the internet. Off to try and prepare dinner for the four children. I think it will be sandwich night...
http://afaithfulkitchen.com/collections/bakeware
http://afaithfulkitchen.com/collections/bakeware
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Ave Maria Press has free powerpoints
Did you know Ave Maria Press has power points you can use for free as a Catholic Religious Educator? I am very impressed with the selection they have to aid teachers as they teach about the Catholic faith. Why reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done a great job! Check out their website:
www.avemariapress.com
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Where o' where have all the catechist gone?
Every year we end another Religious Education year and at the end of each year we seem to have less and less devoted teachers. I have met some AMAZING Catholics but most who seem in love with their Catholic faith opt out of traditional education and decide to home school their children. Most of these devotedly religious families do not participate in the religious programs at the local Church. I know these families are teaching all day everyday but I think they are a goldmine of religious knowledge and teaching experience that would GREATLY enhance any Catholic RE program. So the question is: how do we not only get the homeschool crowd but any committed Catholic to get involved in the Catholic Religious Education Programs? There are so many books, programs, and resources to help catechist, yet we struggle out here in the north prairie to get strong volunteers who will stick with the class for the entire school year. I know it is extremely hard with schedules in the military to give a commitment like being a catechist on top of everything else but there must be a way we can inspire and motivate people to make this commitment. What a way to give of yourself to God than teaching the youngest of his disciples. Is there any program on recruiting and inspiring catechists?
People We Need to take Advantage of this Resource through the Archdiocese for the Military Services!
The Archdiocese has done an excellent job creating this digital resource for our airmen, military families, and our youth. Please take a look and visit the www.milarch.com website to get access to a plethora of Catholic resources to deepen your faith, answer your questions, and use in your Catholic classrooms!
AMS Digital Media Center
The AMS Digital Media Center, now online at resources.milarch.org, offers single-site access to a wide array of media tools for faith formation, practice, and leadership.These digital tools include:
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His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, appears on video from Jerusalem, extending a warm welcome to visitors. Directly addressing Catholic servicemen in his greeting, Archbishop Broglio says:
“I am well aware of the many moves that each one of you endures in service to our country to support the mission and in pursuit of peace. As you support the mission of your command, remember also to pursue daily your mission of faith as well… This Digital Media Center has a wealth of resources to support you, to challenge you, and to encourage you to deepen your relationship with the living Christ. I pray that these videos, podcasts, photos, audio talks, and music will provide such encounters that you will want to share with others.”
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This is a great short video to explain how to use the DMC and what it offers:
Watch the Prezi to learn more:
http://prezi.com/nqwnvu3jpxfp/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
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