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PCL Family Faith Formation Day
2026-02-17 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Chancery Grand Halls A & B, 2401 Lake Park Dr SW, Smyrna, GA, 30080, United States
Creating a Culture of Family Faith Formation!

Please join us for a day to learn about:

Various approaches to creating a culture of Family Faith Formation at your parish.

Opportunities to explore Family Faith Formation and Sacrament of Confirmation resources.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level 1 Formation
2026-02-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Saint Ann Catholic Church, 4905 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA, 30062, United States
Level one Catechist formation for adults working with 3–6-year-old children.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd offers a method of catechesis for children ages 3 through 12 through which children are helpedin forming an authentic, faithful relationship with God. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is grounded in scriptural and liturgical study framed by Montessori’s principles of education and understanding of the developmental needs of children. Themes that comprise Level I include Introduction to the Atrium and the Life of the Church, Prayer, Mystery of Incarnation, Mystery of the Kingdom of God: Kingdom Parables, the Mystery of Christ as the Good Shepherd, the Paschal Mystery, The Gestures of the Mass/Eucharist, and Baptism.

Formation Team

Lynne Worthington

Karen Maxwell

Debbie Dobson

Second Collection - Black and Indian Missions
2026-02-14 00:00 - 2026-02-15 23:59
Pulpit and bulletin announcements are available for the Black and Indian Missions second collection, taking place on February 14-15. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous.

Winter Study Day, AI 101 – Artificial Intelligence and the Mission of the Church
2026-02-05 10:00 - 15:00
Registration is open for our first clergy study day of 2026 – AI 101: “Artificial Intelligence and the Mission of the Church.” The event will take place on Thursday, February 5, at the Chancery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This initiative is designed to help clergy thoughtfully engage with one of the most rapidly evolving realities of our time. It is essential that we understand not only theological and pastoral matters but also the technological and cultural forces shaping the lives of the faithful. This session will provide clarity and discernment around artificial intelligence (AI), exploring its development, ethical and theological implications and its potential uses in the Church’s mission—from evangelization to administration. Watch the informational video here https://ai.invideo.io/watch/6aJrDaRrTzx

AI—when rightly understood and ordered—can become a tool to support pastoral outreach, homiletics, catechesis and organizational life. We will examine the origins of AI, reflect on key ethical questions and explore technologies such as ChatGPT-5, Copilot, Gemini, Gamma, Suno and Magisterium AI. Most importantly, this session will be a space for discernment, helping us evaluate how these tools might aid us in our ministry.

Our facilitator is Saúl Oñate Pérez, who is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in human and family development at the University of Saint John Paul II and completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UNITEC University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of the Seminary of Guadalajara, Mexico, and a master’s degree in family sciences from the University of Saint John Paul II. He has also completed four years of theological studies at the University of Guadalajara.

His professional formation includes advanced training in couples and family therapy through the Gottman Institute. In addition, he has pursued training on various AI platforms—including Cursive AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Gamma, Suno and Napkin while integrating modern tools with therapeutic and educational practices.

Saúl currently serves as the director of faith formation at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He is a husband and father of six.

Register by emailing Amanda Hailey at ahailey@archatl.com or by calling 678-595-9181.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - Chancery Closed
2026-01-19

Retirement Fund for the Religious - December 7
2025-12-06 00:00 - 2025-12-07 23:59 | Archdiocese of Atlanta
The following are pulpit/bulletin announcements for the December 6-7 Second Collection for the Retirement Fund for the Religious. Please encourage your parishioners to be generous!

Los siguientes son anuncios desde el púlpito y para el boletín sobre la segunda colecta del 6 y 7 de diciembre para el Fondo de Jubilación de los Religiosos. ¡Anime a sus feligreses a ser generosos!

Bulletin Announcement for November 29-30:Elderly members of religious communities need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests have served for years—educating the young, comforting the sick and ministering to the less fortunate. Many religious communities do not have enough retirement savings and struggle to provide for aging members. Your gift to next week’s Retirement Fund for the Religious collection helps provide medications, nursing care and more. Please be generous.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. For more information, visit lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

Anuncio para los boletines del 29 y 30 de noviembre:Los religiosos de edad avanzada necesitan su ayuda. Miles de hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas mayores han servido durante años educando a los jóvenes, consolando a los enfermos y atendiendo a los menos afortunados. Muchas comunidades religiosas no tienen suficientes ahorros para la jubilación y tienen dificultades para cuidar a sus miembros mayores. Su donación a la colecta del Fondo de Jubilación para los Religiosos de la próxima semana ayuda a proporcionar medicamentos, atención médica y más. Por favor, sean generosos.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad. Para obtener más información, visiten lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

Bulletin Announcement for December 6-7:

Thousands of senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals and parishes—often for little to no pay. Many religious communities do not have enough retirement savings and struggle to provide for aging members who are frail and need assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for the Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care and more. Please give generously to today’s second collection.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. For more information, visit lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

Anuncio para los boletines del 6 y 7 de diciembre:

Miles de hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas mayores sirvieron durante años en escuelas, hospitales y parroquias católicas, a menudo por poco o ningún salario. Muchas comunidades religiosas no tienen suficientes ahorros para la jubilación y tienen dificultades para cuidar a sus miembros ancianos que son frágiles y necesitan ayuda. Su donación al Fondo de Jubilación para Religiosos ayuda a proporcionar medicamentos, atención médica y más. Por favor, done generosamente a la segunda colecta de hoy.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad. Para obtener más información, visiten lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

Bulletin Announcement for December 13-14:Thank you for supporting last week’s Retirement Fund for the Religious collection. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for the Religious helps to provide medications, nursing care and more to the thousands of senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests who served for years in Catholic schools, hospitals and parishes.

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. For more information, visit lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

Anuncio para los boletines del 13 y 14 de diciembre:Gracias por apoyar la colecta del Fondo de Jubilación para Religiosos de la semana pasada. Su donación al Fondo de Jubilación para Religiosos ayuda a proporcionar medicamentos, atención médica y más para miles de hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas mayores que sirvieron durante años en escuelas, hospitales y parroquias católicas.

Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad. Para obtener más información, visiten lifeofthechurch.com/donate.

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2025 Advent Day of Reflection
2025-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Holy Spirit Catholic Church
The Advent Day of Reflection is Thursday, December 4, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The facilitator will be Fr. Paul Moreau. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available after the reflections.

Registration is now open. Lunch will be served for all attendees. To register, please contact Amanda Hailey at ahailey@archatl.com or 678-595-9181.

Advent Day of Reflection Schedule – Thursday, December 4

10:30 a.m. Arrival and Welcome Reception (coffee and muffins) 10:50 a.m. Opening Prayer, Announcements and Introduction 11 a.m. Reflection – Fr. Paul Moreau 12 p.m. Lunch and Exhibit 1 p.m. Reflection – Fr. Paul Moreau 2 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 2:30 p.m. Departure

I look forward to seeing you there!
