This website is here to serve all Catholics of our local Church on Long Island, and especially to support each parish community in its mission of faith formation. You will find information, resources, and many opportunities to learn more about your faith. Please contact us any time with any feedback or questions you may have.
Congratulations 2010 Graduates of the Pastoral Formation Institute!
JOIN PFI 2010:A two-year process of personal, spiritual, theological, and pastoral formation for adult Catholics.
The Pastoral Formation Institute offers an exciting, integrated approach to discipleship through instruction, prayer, faith-sharing and development of leadership skills. More… || Go to PFI Homepage
FOCCUS Facilitator Training
This workshop is designed for new facilitators and serves as a refresher course for trained facilitators. September 7 and 9, 2010, 7–9 pm at St. Edward’s, Syosset. More…
ONLINE Marriage Prep Training for Parish Facilitators
5 sessions, Sep. 27–Oct. 25. Topics include: Church teachings, spirituality of marriage, communication/conflict resolution. More…
Inclusion Awareness Day Celebration: 2nd weekend of October. “I gladly join with the Open Hearts, Open Minds initiative sponsored by Pathways Awareness and designate the second weekend in October, 2010, for the celebration of Inclusion Awareness Day.” Most Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of Rockville Centre, New York Download Inclusion Day Workbook
Celebrating Inclusion Awareness! We are one flock following a single shepherd.
Liturgy and Lunch for adults with special needs and those who journey with them. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More, Hauppauge. Cost: $12/p.p.
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Caring for the Caregiver. Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Maria Regina, Seaford. For caregivers of adults or children with special needs. Deacon Frank Bice will inspire with his message of hope, Dr. Sgambati will offer ways to care for ourselves as we minister to others. Cost: $15 includes lunch and coffee. Reservations required by November 2, 2010. More…
Including Children with Special Needs in Faith Formation Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m.–noon, St. Bernard’s, Levittown. Designed to help catechetical leaders and catechists better understand the behaviors of children with special needs. Cost: $10. More…
The North American Forum on the Catechumenate Theme: Purification and Enlightenment. Oct. 29–30, 2010 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington. Early bird discount: Register by Aug. 27. More…
For PFI ALUMNI: Myers–Briggs II, Continuing the Journey…
A Myers-Briggs PFI Post Graduate Time of Enrichment at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Presenters: Dr. Georgeann Dau and Gerald Waldman. Come for the day or spend the weekend: Oct. 1–3, 2010. More…
Knowing God Better: From Four Perspectives. October 5, 13, 19 and 27 from 7:30–9 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Community Room in Centerport. Presenters include, Father John Lee; Father Patrick Griffin; Thomas Petriano; and S. Vicki Toale. More…
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism An introduction to infant baptism in the Roman Catholic Church.
This DVD answers such questions as
What is baptism?
How should we prepare to baptize our child?
How do we choose godparents?
What does our own faith have to do with it?
What are we committing to in baptism?
Why is faith formation a life-long process? Click here to view the video trailer…
The Word Made Flesh Double DVD
Uncover the true meaning of the Bible and explore the mystery of the Eucharist in this double feature DVD set. “The Word Made Flesh” double DVD includes “An Introduction to the Bible” and “An Introduction to the Eucharist.”
“This knowledge is too fundamental for people not to know.”
Join Natural Family Planning (NFP) educators Dr. Jennifer and Matthew DeMarco as they reveal one of the Catholic Church’s best kept secrets: an effective, simple, and natural approach to family planning. This is not the old-fashioned “rhythm method.” Click here to view the video trailer...
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We sincerely wish you the best and are here to assist you in realizing your full potential as a married couple. View the trailer of our DVD, “When Two Become One” to catch a glimpse of what can await you! We suggest you begin your marriage preparation in your home parish. If there is no program available in your parish, ...click here for our program offerings.
“When Two Become One” is a must see for all couples planning to enter the sacrament of marriage in the Catholic Church.
Join nationally-known host and four real life Catholic couples – engaged, newlyweds, married with children, and celebrating their 51st anniversary – as they unpack the true meaning of Catholic marriage and... click here for more information and to view the video trailer...
VIRTUAL LEARNING AT IT’S BEST.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre and the University of Dayton have partnered to make available a robust selection of adult religious education and faith formation courses via the internet. The “small virtual community” courses run between three to six weeks. Click here for more information.
NCPD Announces “A Life Like Yours”
A video that shares the story of Maddie, who reminds us of the dignity and joy that can be found in every human life. This video was produced in collaboration with NCPD by the Office of Special Needs and the Life Issues Department of the Archdiocese of Washington. Click here (http://www.ncpd.org/node/1106) to watch the video.
