DIOCESE OF SACRAMENTO Department of Evangelization and Catechesis 2110 Broadway! Sacramento, CA 95818-2541! (916) 733-0154! aignacio@scd.org To: PASTOR / PASTORAL STAFF / BULLETIN EDITOR From: Arnell Ignacio, Coordinator for Evangelization, New Media & Marketing Re: Please add to your bulletins and help spread the word! (English and Spanish Translation) Date: December 09, 2014 Lay Formation Event Title: ON Line Course Date: 2015 Location: ON-Line ON Line Course The Diocese of Sacramento in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame, offers you the opportunity to obtain your basic certification for those who do not have it or wish to receive it. In addition we also offer continued faith formation courses to renew your certificate. For courses in English go to the Notre Dame website at https://step.nd.edu. For the calendar of different courses visit https://step.nd.edu/assets/67627/calendar.pdf CURSOS EN LINEA La Diócesis de Sacramento afiliada con la Universidad de Notre Dame, ofrece la posibilidad de obtener la certificación básica para los que aún no la tienen y están invitados o desean recibirla. Lo mismo que también pueden recibir otros cursos que les pueden ayudar para la renovación de su certificado y para la constante formación en nuestra fe. Para inscripciones comunicarse con la hermana Virginia Alcalá al tel (916) 733-0132 o al correo valcala@scd.org Event Title: The Called and Gifted Workshop Date: January 9 10, 2015 Location: St. John the Baptist Parish Chico, CA The Called and Gifted Workshop (Given in English) The Department of Evangelization and Catechesis in partnership with St. John the Baptist Parish in Chico, is excited to offer The Called and Gifted workshop form the Catherine of Siena Institute. Held at St. John the Baptist in Chico on January 9, 2015 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and January 10, 2015, from 8:30am to 4:30pm; the workshop is a two-day live presentation covering Church teaching on the laity and lay apostleship; the nature of spiritual gifts, call, and vocation; and how to undertake the
process of discernment. The cost of attendance is $15. For more information call Karen Monroe at 530-343-8741. To register, please visit www.saccatholic.com/calledandgifted or call Lourdes Ramirez at 916-733-0123. Marriage, Family and Respect Life Event Title: Pro Life Retreat 2015 Date: February 28, 2015 Location: West Sacramento, CA Pro Life Retreat 2015 (Given in English) A one-day retreat for anyone involved in pro-life work of any kind will be offered by Fr. Matt Spenser, OSJ, on February 28, 2015 at the Our Lady of Grace School in West Sacramento. $10 cost includes lunch. For more information and to register go to www.proliferetreat.com or call Steve Patton at 916-733-0133 Pro Life Retreat 2015 (Se dará en Inglés) Unretiro de un día para cualquier persona involucradaen el trabajo a favor de la vida de cualquier clase será ofrecidapor el P. Matt Spenser, OSJ, el 28 de Febrerode 2015 en la escuela Virgen de Gracia en West Sacramento. $10 costo incluye almuerzo. Para obtener más información y para registrarsevaya al www.proliferetreat.com o llame Steve Patton al 916-733-0133. Event Title: Choose Life 2015 Date: January 22, 2015 Location: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacramento Sacramento, CA Choose Life 2015 January 22, 2015 (Given in English) All middle-school & high-school youth, teachers, parents and ministers are invited to attend this exciting event. Find out what does being Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice really mean, learn how can you talk about abortion with friends and family and gain skills to make a difference at your schools and parishes. Choose Life 2015 is happening on January 22, 2015 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament starting at 7:00pm. Featured guests include, Brennan Cull, Amanda Vernon and Bishop Jaime Soto. For more information please contact Steve Patton at (916) 733-0133 or spatton@scd.org. Elija la vida 2015-22 de enero 2015 (Se dará en Inglés) Se invita a todos los estudiantes de Secundaria y Preparatoria, maestros, padres y ministros a que asistan a este evento emocionante. Descubra lo que es ser Pro-Vida vs Derecho al Aborto lo que realmente significa, aprenda cómo se puede hablar de aborto con sus amigos y familiares y adquirir habilidades para hacer una diferencia en sus escuelas y parroquias. Elija la Vida 2015 se
llevará a cabo el 22 de enero de 2015 en la Catedral del Santísimo Sacramento a partir de las 7:00 p.m. Los oradores incluyen, Brennan Cull, Amanda Vernon y el Obispo Jaime Soto. Para obtener más información, por favor contacte a Steve Patton al 916-733-0133 o spatton@scd.org Event Title: Mother Daughter Program 2015 Date: 2015 Location: Sacramento, Roseville and Vallejo Mother Daughter Programs 2015 The Mother-Daughter programs explore God s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of God s plan for growing up and becoming a woman. The Teen (13 16) and Tween (10 12) programs cover similar subject matter while differing in depth and scope. Visit www.motherdaughterprogram.com for more information about program locations, time and content or to register. Madre Hija Programas 2015 Los Programas de Madre e Hija exploran el regalo especial de Dios sobre la fertilidad humana y la belleza y la maravilla del plan de Dios para crecer y convertirse en una mujer. Los Programas de Adolescencia (13 16) y Pre-adolescencia (10 12) cubren temas similares aunque difieren en la profundidad y el alcance. Para información de lugar, horario o contenido del programa e inscribirse, visite www.programademadrehija.com. Event Title: Rachel s Vineyard: Healing After Abortion Retreat Date: February 6-8, 2015 Location: Auburn, CA Rachel s Vineyard: Healing After Abortion Retreat Is someone you know suffering after an abortion, perhaps years after the choice? Please consider the Rachel's Vineyard Retreat weekend, February 6-8, 2015, in Auburn, sponsored by the Diocese of Sacramento. This unique and effective experience presents the mercy and compassion of God. The retreat is extremely helpful for those who struggle with feelings of: shame, anger, grief, or for those who have not forgiven themselves or others. Open to women, men, couples, and family members touched by abortion. The cost is $175 per person. Financial assistance is available. For a registration packet or more information, contact Paula at (916) 733-0161 or write projectrachel@scd.org. Inquiries and participation are strictly confidential. Youth and Young Adult Ministry Event Title: Fired Up! High School Volunteers Needed Date: February 21 and 22, 2015
Location: St. Francis High School Sacramento, CA Fired Up! High School Volunteers Needed We are looking for some Fired Up High School teens for the Confirmation Conference February 21 and 22, 2015. This year our keynote speakers will be Mark Hart, Lili Flores, and Armando Cervantes and with your help this will be an awesome day! To sign up go to www.confimationconference.com and for more information contact Jennifer Campbell at jcampbell@scd.org. Fired Up - Se necesitan voluntariosde la escuela secundaria Estamos buscando a algunos alegres adolecentes de la escuela secundaria para la confirmación de conferencias el 21 de Febrero y 22, 2015. Este añonuestrosoradores principales serán Mark Hart, Lili Flores, y Armando Cervantes y con su ayuda este dia será maravilloso! Para inscribirse ir a www.confirmationconference.com y para obtener mas información manténgase en contacto con Jennifer Campbell en jcampbell@scd.org. Event Title: Are You Fired Up? Date: February 21 and 22, 2015 Location: St. Francis High School Sacramento, CA Are You Fired Up? The Confirmation Conference: Fired Up! will be Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at St. Francis High School in Sacramento. This rally is for all junior high and high school students (grades 7-9) who are scheduled to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in 2015. A fun and inspirational day for teens to enrich the Confirmation preparation process. Keynote speakers will be Mark Hart, Armando Cervantes, and Lili Flores. The day will culminate with Mass with Bishop Jaime Soto. Cost is $30 per student/chaperone. Teens must attend as a parish group with chaperones. Register your group and get more information at www.confirmationconference.com Estas Alegre? La Conferenciade confirmación: Fired Up! será el sábado 21 de febrero ydomingo, 22 de febrero 2015 10 a.m.-4:00pm en la Escuela Secundaria St. Francis en Sacramento. Este rally es para todos los estudiantes de la escuela secundaria y preparatoria(grados 7-9) que están programados para recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación en 2015. Un día divertido yfuente de inspiración para los adolescentespara enriquecer el proceso de preparación para la Confirmación. Los oradores principalesserán Marcos Hart, Armando Cervantes, y Lili Flores. El día culminará con la Misa con el Obispo JaimeSoto. El costo es de $ 30 por estudiante / chaperón. Los adolescentes deben asistircomo grupo parroquial con chaperones. Registre su grupo y obtenga más información enwww.confirmationconference.com.
Camp Pendola Event Title: Camp Pendola Gift Certificate Location: Camp Pendola CAMP PENDOLA GIFT CERTIFICATE: A thoughtful gift for your child any time of year: A Gift Certificate makes a great gift for your child or grandchild and lets you take advantage of a more convenient way to make summer camp plans. Gift Certificates can be used for Summer Camp at Camp Pendola or Family Camps, Boys and Girls Canoe or Backpacking Trips, purchases at the Treasure Shack Camp Store and Camp Photo packages. Consider buying a dollar amount that would give your child a fun-filled week at camp! Purchase your gift certificate today at www.pendola.org or by calling 916-733-0123 Department of Evangelization and Catechesis Announcement Title: During this Advent, Share Your Event! Location: Diocese of Sacramento (Engish) During this Advent, Share Your Event! Advent is here! Parishes across the Diocese of Sacramento will be hosting a number of great faithfilled events. To help get the word out about these events, join SacCatholic.com to post and share your events. It is free to sign-up and you can post as many events as you want. Visit SacCatholic.com today! For additional questions, please contact Arnell J. Ignacio at aignacio@scd.org or call 916-733-0154. Announcement Title: Volunteer Receptionist Location: Pastoral Center (Engish) LOOKING FOR A WAY TO APPLY YOUR OFFICE SKILLS AS A VOLUNTEER? We are looking for ideal individuals with strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills to volunteer as the Receptionist at the Pastoral Center in Sacramento. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to lramirez@scd.org and become a diocesan volunteer and discover how you can help.