Year of the Domestic Church

O God, creator of all, you ordered the earth to bring forth life and crowned its goodness by creating the human family.  In history's moment when all was ready, you sent your Son to dwell in time, "practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity." Teach us the sanctity of human love; show us the value of the Domestic Church; and help us to live in peace with all people, that we may share in your life forever. With the intercession of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, we ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen.

Oh Dios, creador de todas las cosas, Tú ordenaste a la tierra que diera vida y coronaste su bondad con la creación de la vida humana. En el momento histórico en el que todo estaba listo, enviaste a tu Hijo para que viviera en el tiempo, "practicando las virtudes de la vida familiar y los lazos de la caridad". Enséñanos la santidad del amor humano; muéstranos el valor de la Iglesia Doméstica y ayúdanos a vivir en paz con toda la gente, para que compartamos tu vida para siempre. Por la intercesión de San José, Patrón Universal de la Iglesia, te lo pedimos por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.

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Bulletin Content updated through November 2021
Texto del Boletín Noviembre 2021

Year of St. Joseph Prayers

Pulpit Annoucement
ANUNCIO DESDE EL PÚLPITO

Year of the Domestic Church One-Page Flyer

Guidance for Pastors to Share Monthly Themes with Parishioners
RECOMENDACIONES PARA COMUNICACIONES PARROQUIALES MENSUALES

Outline of Parent Faith Sharing Session in English and Spanish
Saints by Our Side Session
Four Ideas for Celebrating Pentecost

Support for Troubled Marriages (USCCB) 

• The Magi and me: Bringing Gifts to Jesus (OSV)
• Families of the World Videos and Accompanying Guides (Vatican)
• Rosary for the Family in English and Spanish (Vatican)
• Teaching the Sacrament of Matrimony to Middle Schoolers (Catechist.com)
• Interview Questions for Married Couples (St. Mary's Press) 
• Called to Service in Various Vocations Activity (St. Mary's Press) 
• Seven-Day Virtual Marriage Retreats (USCCB)
• Retiro matrimonial virtual (USCCB) 
• Matrimony: United in Love, Strengthened for Service (USCCB) 
• Matrimonio: Unidos en el amor, fortalecidos para el servicio (USCCB) 
• Liturgical Participation (USCCB)
• Participación litúrgica (USCCB)
• How to do Eucharistic adoration with kids (OSV)
• The Eucharistic Liturgy: Formed, Transformed, and Sent (USCCB)
• La Liturgia de la Eucaristía: Formado, transformado y enviado (USCCB)
• The Real Presence of Christ (USCCB)
• La Presencia Real de Cristo (USCCB)
• Tools for Building a Domestic Church (USCCB)
• Un Recurso para Padres para la Edificación de una Iglesia Doméstica (USCCB)
• Helping Children Discover Their Gifts (Loyola Press) 
• What Every Teen Should Know Activity (St. Mary's Press) 
• Five Ways to Nurture Your Child's Faith (Loyola Press) 
• Ideas for Family Faith Sharing (St. Mary's Press) 
• Six Pentecost Activities for young people in English and Spanish (Sadlier)
• Family Faith Inventory (Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth/NFCYM)
• Encuesta para la familia sobre la fe (Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth/NFCYM)
• Family Mission Statement Handout (Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth/NFCYM)
• Creando Misión Familiar (Strong Catholic Families Strong Catholic Youth/NFCYM)
• Household Faith Sharing How-to Handout
• Cómo compartir la fe en el hogar
• Domestic Church Short Video (English and Spanish, NFCYM)
• A Report on American Catholic Religious Parenting (Justin Bartkus and Christian Smith, University of Notre Dame) 
• Ama a tu prójimo
• Love Your Neighbor Handout
• Walk Through Holy Week Activity for Children (Loyola Press) 
• Celebrate the Story of Easter Handout in English and Spanish (Growing Up Catholic)
• Holy Week Resources for Families (Sadlier)
• Lenten Family Calendar (Loyola Press) 
• Lenten Activities for Children (Loyola Press)
• Works of Mercy Craft (Loyola Press)
• Penance Handout (English, USCCB)
• Penance Handout (Spanish, USCCB)
• Lent 2021 Calendar (English, USCCB)
• Lent 2021 Calendar (Spanish, USCCB)
• Six Steps to Foster Family Prayer
• Seis Pasos para Fomentar la Oración Familiar
• Setting up A Sacred Space in Your Home
• Children's Prayers (Loyola Press)
• Domestic Church Activities for Home 
• Prayers for the Domestic Church
• Excerpts from Church Documents on the Domestic Church