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Welcome to This Week in Ministry for the Eighth Week of Ordinary Time (#26), which begins on Pentecost, Sunday, May 24, 2015.
Sunday to Sunday
Intended for: Communications Ministry, Parish Bulletin Editors, Catechists, Social Media, Websites
Sunday to Sunday
Sunday to Sunday is a one-page resource that offers spiritual nourishment for Catholics with prayers, catechesis, and interesting facts about the origins of Catholic customs and liturgical practices. Use it as a complete bulletin insert or as a handout in schools and parishes. Share the individual features with your social media followers or post them on your website.
Catechetical Corner
Intended for: Catechists, Educators, Faith Formation, Faith Sharing
The Sacrament of the Holy Spirit
English Spanish
This one-page article explains the origins and purpose of the third Sacrament of Initiation, Confirmation, through which a baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
Saint of the Week
Intended for: Communications Ministry, Social Media, Websites
This week, we feature St. Mary Magdalene, supporter of Jesus' ministry and identified in all four Gospels as the first witness to his Resurrection.
Fact of Faith
Intended for: Catechists, Faith Formation, Communications Ministry, Social Media, Websites
Pentecost
In this week's Fact of Faith, Paulist Fr. Larry Rice discusses how Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit brought Jesus' disciples clarity of mission and why Pentecost is often referred to as "the Church's founding feast."
Salt & Light
Intended for: Catechists, Faith Formation, Social Ministry, Communications Ministry
Re-Examining the Purpose of the Church
Scripture scholar and Benedictine Father Dale Launderville writes about Peter's preaching at Pentecost (Acts 2:17) during which he identified Jesus Christ as Lord and Messiah and explained that his message of salvation is not just for the Jewish people but for all.
Prayer
Intended for: Communications Ministry, Social Ministry, Faith Formation, Social Media, Websites
Prayer for Memorial Day
This Prayer for Memorial Day is a reminder that the holiday that unofficially launches summer is a day to remember and honor all who have perished in service to our nation.
Pro-Life Perspective
Intended for: Catechists, Faith Formation, Pro-Life Ministry, Social Ministry, Communications Ministry
Joy is the Fruit of Mercy
English Spanish
Mary McClusky of the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities reflects on how Pope Francis's call for a Jubilee Year of Mercy provides a wonderful opportunity to reach out to those impacted by abortion to help them accept God's loving mercy and forgiveness.
Shareable Image
Intended for: Communications Ministry, Social Media, Websites
English version Spanish version
The beautiful window depicting the dove of the Holy Spirit that is positioned above the Chair of St. Peter in his basilica at the Vatican, is the backdrop for this quote from Pope Francis: "The Holy Spirit teaches us to see with the eyes of Christ, to live life as Christ did, to understand life as Christ understood it." Pope Francis---May 8, 2013.
Suggested Social Media Posts
Intended for: Communications Ministry, Social Media, Websites
Use these social media posts for your parish Facebook and Twitter accounts. The Word document shows ideas for using the images with text on Facebook and Twitter. You can right-click on each image in the Word document to save or copy it, or download the full-size versions of the images at the links below.
Social Media Posts & Instructions (includes Spanish translations)
Image #1: Memorial Day---A call to prayer and remembrance for all those who have died while serving to protect our nation.
Image #2: Mass Times---As the summer vacation season begins, a reminder to take practice of your faith along by using the Mass Times service to find a Catholic church and Mass times wherever your travels lead you.
Image #3: Confirmation---Pope Francis anoints a young woman during a confirmation. The post provides a link to an article in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults about the Sacrament of Confirmation.
