The monthly G.R.A.C.E. sessions take one of several key catechetical areas, explore a specific catechetical theme within that area, and then tie that formation to an event that the parish was preparing for. Click on any year above and then on any of the archive material related to a specific month’s G.R.A.C.E. session.
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Available Catechetical Materials |
Catechetical Area |
Specific Catechetical Theme |
Event Focused Upon |
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| March: |
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Catholic Prayer and Spirituality |
Understanding Conversion |
Praying the Stations of the Cross |
| April: |
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What We Believe As Catholics (the Creed) |
Mary |
May Crowning |
| September: |
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Exploring Scripture as Catholics |
Reading and Understanding the Bible As God's Word |
Entering the Season of Autumn |
| October: |
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What We Believe As Catholics (the Creed) |
The Communion of Saints |
Celebrating the Feast of All Saints |
| November: |
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Interacting with the Wider World (Catholic Social Teaching) |
The Dignity of Every Human Person |
Hosting the Homeless Shelter for MCREST |
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| January: |
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Identifying with the Catholic Tradition in Light of Vatican II (Church History) |
Church Authority |
Celebrating the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord |
| February: |
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Living a Catholic Moral Life |
Understanding of Sin Today |
Celebrating the Three Scrutiny Sundays |
| March: |
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Growing as Sacramental People |
The Real Presence |
Holy Week Day of Adoration |
| April: |
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Growing as Sacramental People |
Sharing in Jesus' Healing Ministry |
Mass for the Anointing of the Sick |
| May: |
N/A |
Catholic Prayer and Spirituality |
Prayer as Energizing and Inspiring |
Celebration of Pentecost |
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Available Catechetical Materials |
Catechetical Area |
Specific Catechetical Theme |
Event Focused Upon |