 New Confirmation Standards
The following is available for those who prepare our young people for the sacrament of Confirmation.
Standards (English) |
Standards
(Spanish) | Bishop's Letter
We will conduct a regional workshop to
review the standards, offer resources, and to answer any questions.
Workshops begin at 10:30am and include lunch for clergy, youth ministers and Confirmation directors.
Please RSVP to
Jean Evans at least 3 business days prior to the meeting you will
attend. If you have a need for an evening workshop, please contact
Patti to set up a time.
| 7/27 - St. Anne, Union
City |
8/3 - St. Isidore,
Danville |
9/8 Good Shepherd, Pittsburg |
| 7/28 - Good Shepherd,
Pittsburg |
8/31 - St. Felicitas,
San Leandro(evening) |
9/9 - St. John Vianney, WCreek |
| 7/29 - St. John Vianney,
WCreek |
9/7 - Holy Spirit,
Fremont |
9/10 - Christ the Light Parish Hall
9/15 - St. Jerome, Berkeley (evening) |
 New
Basic Catechist Guidelines
“It is with great joy that we announce the promulgation of the new Guidelines for Obtaining the California Catechist Certificate and its Renewal, issued by Bishop Salvatore Cordileone in April of 2010.
These guidelines replace the former guidelines that have been in use in the Diocese of Oakland since 1996. They explain the process for obtaining “Basic Catechist Certification,” in addition to the catechetical responsibilities of the pastor, catechetical staff, and diocese.
For more information, please visit: here
 Registration Now OPEN for
Serra Catechetical Institute
Do you want to know your Catholic faith better and be able to hand it on more
effectively? SCI includes 60 hours of formation in spiritual development,
doctrine, catechetical process and methodology. SCI classes in English and
Spanish begin in September.
For more information and registration, please visit:
here
¿Le gustaría
aprender a compartir la fe Católica con confianza y alegría? El Instituto
Catequético Serra es un programa de formación de 60 horas patrocinado por la
Diócesis de Oakland a través de cual se puede obtener el Certificado de
Catequista de California, o la Certificación Básica. Para más información,
pulse aquí.
 Unpack the Mysteries of the Book of Revelation – with Jeff Cavins, Renowned Catholic Bible teacher!
October 23, 2010, St. Isidore Catholic Church, Danville
In this intriguing look at one of the most talked-about books in Scripture, Jeff Cavins will explore Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. You will also learn what all the mysterious figures and images of Revelation represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened, and what is happening now in salvation history. See here for more information.
There will also be a FREE talk on October 22, 2010 as Jeff Cavins shares his dramatic return to the Catholic faith after twelve years as a Protestant pastor.
For more information, please see
flyer , registration
form or
video
 Faith
Formation Conference
A New Creation, Reconciling All in Christ; Una Nueva Creación, Nos Reconcilia A Todos en Cristo. Workshops offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese connect with prayer and call forth an action for justice.
November 19, 2010 - November 20, 2010
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California
For more information, please visit: here
 Princeton Professor ROBERT P. GEORGE, Ph.D. Speaks on The Clash of Orthodoxies
In
the Eighth Manhattan Forum lecture, Robert George will tackle the issues at the
heart of the contemporary conflict of worldviews. Secular liberals typically
suppose that their positions on morally charged issues of public policy are the
fruit of pure reason, while those of their morally conservative opponents
reflect an irrational religious faith. George will show that this supposition is
wrong on both counts. Challenging liberalism’s claim to represent the triumph of
reason, George argues that on controversial issues like abortion, euthanasia,
same-sex unions, civil rights and liberties, and the place of religion in public
life, traditional Judaeo-Christian beliefs are rationally superior to secular
liberal alternatives.
For more information, please visit: here
 Don Bosco
is coming to California in Sept!
In the tradition of pilgrimage, the relics of St John Bosco are being carried into the towns and villages, neighborhoods and centers where the Gospel is announced among the young today.
Sunday, 12 September 2010 – San Francisco:
SS Peter & Paul (veneration, parish celebrations, invitation to religious and parish priests of San Francisco; ecumenical celebration; participation of Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco and Bishop Salvatore Cordileone
of Oakland..)
More..
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 – Richmond/Berkeley/Watsonville:
Journey from San Francisco to East Bay – Richmond, departure SSPP at 6:30 am; arrival Salesian
High School Richmond at 9:00 am.
More..
Sponsored
by the School for Pastoral Ministry
Are you interested in continuing your adult faith formation? Advanced
courses in catechetical methods, the profession of faith, sacraments, lay
leadership, and more are available at locations around the diocese, October
through June. More information |
Register |
Cursos en español
 Manhattan Declaration & Lecture Series
Read and sign it today!
Christians, when they have lived up to the highest ideals of their faith, have defended the weak and vulnerable and worked tirelessly to protect and strengthen vital institutions of civil society, beginning with the family.
The original signers of the Manhattan Declaration are Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians who have united at this hour to reaffirm fundamental truths about justice and the common good, and to call upon our fellow citizens, believers and non-believers alike, to join us in defending them.
Join Bishop Salvatore Cordileone and thousands of others!
Sign the declaration
UPCOMING EVENT: A lecture series which will introduce participants to the
Manhattan Declaration and the principles and specific issues behind it. We highly recommend this formation opportunity for you to hear first hand why over 300,000 Catholic, Orthodox and Evangelical Christians have signed the Declaration in defense of certain first principles of the common good.
The series begins January 9, 2010 and continues through August 2010 at various locations in the Bay Area. Please see the
St. Anthony of Padua Institute web page for more information. View flyer
here
This program offers tools needed to recreate a loving marriage relationship
and emphasizes effective and loving communication between husband and
wife. Thousands of couples in cold and unloving relationships headed toward divorce have been successful in overcoming their problems by
participating. More info at
www.helpourmarriage.com or call 510-648-6874.
What have you done for your marriage today?
Resources for every couple are available,
including daily
tips, a
monthly quiz, and information about
common issues facing couples.
Visit the website
Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series
List of catechetical texts found in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church
More Information
Catholic Distance University is offering a
3 week online seminar with an experienced and successful Catholic School
educator and administrator. This is a great way to be renewed as a
Catholic School teacher or parent and to expand your understanding of
what a Catholic School culture can be. For more information go to:
here
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My
Catholic Faith Delivered provides a single place online where learners
can work through the best Catholic resources at their own pace.
www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com
 St. Anthony of Padua Institute
The St. Anthony of Padua Institute is dedicated to forming an authentically Catholic community of higher learning in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a variety of courses and other activities to meet the needs of Catholics engaged in the New Evangelization. Current offerings, documents, audio lectures and more information about the Institute is available online at
www.stanthonypaduainstitute.org
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministries is an exciting program of intercultural formation for lay leadership and ministry in the Catholic Church. The program was developed in collaboration with the Diocese of Oakland, and is designed for full time working adults.
We encourage and support the laity in their pursuit of advanced education that will integrate the intellectual and the spiritual dimensions of their ministerial identity. For more info visit:
www.hnu.edu
Summer
Session at DSPT is a great
opportunity to deepen your
learning,
find time to reflect, and acquire
the tools to
proclaim the Word of God. Weekend classes
available!
Here are a few courses we suggest:
Course 1
Course 2
Course 3
Course 4
For more info visit:
www.dspt.edu
The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a non-profit research and educational institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition. The Center serves clergy and laity, students and scholars, with research and study tools — from books and publications to multimedia and on-line programming.
For more info visit:
here
Visit our Resource Areas:
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