Year of the Domestic Church

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Inauguration of the Year of the Domestic Church in the Diocese of Austin, under the patronage of St. Joseph.

Throughout the next year, we will focus on twelve monthly themes with accompanying resources. No matter whether your household is a home of one person or a family of many, we are all called to bear witness to and share the Gospel with our families and within our households. These monthly themed items will be ready to for parishes to utilize, implement or share on the first Friday of the previous month.

We ask for the intercesison of St. Joseph that we may we experience the merciful love of God throughout the next year as we grow in faith in our household, personal and parish family.

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.

Parishes may access logos, graphics and social media posts at Brandfolder using the guest password option. An email will be sent to priests on the first Friday of each month outlining the resources for the following month. 

Bulletin Content updated through February 2021
TEXTO DEL BOLETÍN

Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary

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

Seis Pasos para Fomentar la Oración Familiar

Setting up A Sacred Space in Your Home

Domestic Church Activities for Home 

Prayers for the Domestic Church

Excerpts from Church Documents on the Domestic Church