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| Our "Essential Concept" this week is Sacraments at the Service of Communion-Holy Orders and Matrimony. We are delighted that the focus of this week's newsletter also offers us an opportunity to introduce Sarah Bartel, Ph.D. to all of you. Sarah has recently joined OCFF as an interim consultant and shares with us the following message: The truth, beauty, and dignity of God's plan for marriage and family is good news for the human heart, created in God's image for love. I am delighted to serve the Archdiocese of Seattle in promoting the Gospel of Marriage and Family as an interim Marriage and Family Life Consultant with the Office of Catholic Faith Formation. If you would like help choosing a good marriage preparation program, lining up videos or speakers for a marriage enrichment series, finding materials on marriage for RCIA or youth group, or fielding questions about Natural Family Planning (NFP), please do not hesitate to get in touch with me by contacting Joseph Tancioco at OCFF (ocff@seattlearch.org; 206-382-4593). Making the transformative power of our Catholic theology of marriage accessible and impactful to the "man and woman in the pew" is my passion. I studied the theology of marriage and family at The Catholic University of America. I currently write a monthly column, "Your Marriage Matters," for Northwest Catholic Magazine, and you may also hear my "Marriage Minutes" on Sacred Heart Radio, AM 1050. I am available to speak to parishes and groups, as well. An amazing resource I am really excited about promoting is the excellent 6-video series on marriage called "Beloved." These DVD's are produced in a documentary style with the same caliber of professionalism, profundity, and soul-stirring beauty that you find in Bishop Robert Barron's "Catholicism" series. The first three videos explain the theology and catechesis of marriage, while videos four through six treat life-skills and practices. "Beloved" is designed for marriage prep and marriage enrichment accompanied by a Leader's Guide and workbooks for engaged or married couples. However, I think that any of the first three videos would be an excellent resource for an RCIA, youth group, or high school religion class on marriage. This series is available through the Library Media Center. I've been reviewing some other high-quality marriage enrichment resources as well, so do get in touch if you are interested in promoting marriage in your parish! With statistics from our Archdiocese showing a dramatic decline in the number of Catholic marriages through recent decades, this is an urgent mission that I hope you can highlight in your ministry. We are also looking forward to the Jubilee Year of Mercy that will soon begin on December 8th. We will be routinely highlighting events around the Archdiocese, resources and current news related to the Year of Mercy. Be sure to check this section often! In Christ, Anne Anne Frederick, Ed.D. Director of Religious Education Lisa Lisa Hillyard Library Media Center Manager |
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Religious Education Newsletter 11-9-15
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