Stirring the Fire of Faith: From Spark to Flame
Over 80 parish faith formation leaders, catechists and adult ministry volunteers from 27 parishes gathered… [more]
Advent, "ShmAdvent"
Advent is here . . . again . . . yea? Every year it seems many people find it difficult to get excited… [more]
What Would Francis Do? A Pope, A Council Full of Surprises
On February 25 and 27, 2014, come hear how Pope Francis is modeling a life inspired by the Second Vatican… [more]
SJEC Spotlight
December Man-Up Des Moines
Where are you on the road of discipleship? Come to a special Advent edition of Man-Up and discern your direction. On Tuesday, December 17, Ryan Welch will guide us through the different stages of discipleship at Ss. John and Paul Parish, Altoona. Man-Up Des Moines Tuesday, December 17 5 – 8 pm Ss John & Paul Parish, Altoona “Wait a minute. I didn’t know there were different stages of Discipleship, and who is Ryan?” Ryan’s resume includes work for FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. FOCUS goes to the heart... Read More
Events
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Des Moines region parishes will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on or around the feast day of Dec. 12. The feast is a significant cultural and religious event for Hispanic people as they honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, as Patroness... Read More
Holy Gifts for Holy People: The Liturgies of Holy Week
This workshop for music and liturgy ministers and any interested parishioner, the second in a series of Holy Week Planning workshops, will be offered twice in the diocese during February 2014 and will assist ministers in breaking open the riches... Read More
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Resources
Advent Resources
Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (meaning, “ad-venio in Latin or “to come to”) is the season leading up to the celebration... Read More
Christmas, Epiphany Resources
Here are some recommended resources to help you celebrate the birth of our Savior. Audio The word “Epiphany,” Busted Halo.com Music Advent and Christmas... Read More
Pope Francis: Books & Writings
On November 26, 2013, the Vatican released Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), the first apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis. An apostolic exhortation is... Read More
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Catholic Literature
Director’s Choice: December
Richard Rohr offers daily reflections and prayers for Advent, along with... Read More
Christmas Book Recommendations
During the seasons of Christmas and Epiphany, take some time to pause and... Read More
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Baptism Prep Program
The Role of a Godparent
Basic Qualifications A godparent must be a Catholic who has received the sacraments... Read More
Recommended Books for Children Ages 0 – 7
To help your child grow in the Faith, we recommend creating a Catholic library in... Read More
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Upcoming Events
Prepare for Sunday
Prepare for Sunday's readings and make them part of your personal prayer during the week.