The 2021 Catholic Education’s Year of Renewal Summit celebrated the Diocese of Brooklyn’s resilience during the pandemic and encouraged further development of vibrant, rigorous religious education in local schools and faith formation programs.
Religious Education
Registration Still Open for 2021 Catholic Education’s Year of Renewal Summit
The 2021 Catholic Education’s Year of Renewal Summit will be open to the public and take place virtually on April 21. The event will celebrate local school students, teachers, staff, and parish communities who have made Catholic education possible throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
St. Bernard’s School of Religion Keeps Students Connected, Involved
When schools went remote last spring, religious education programs also pivoted to continue teaching children about the Catholic faith and sacraments.
Diocese Deems 2021 ‘Year of Renewal for Catholic Education’
Inspired by Pope Francis, who recently declared 2021 as the “Year of Joseph” in his apostolic letter “Patris corde,” the Diocese of Brooklyn will be engaging in a “Year of Renewal for Catholic Education.” The overarching goal of the campaign is to strengthen the understanding that Catholic education is evangelization.
Christ the King Celebrates Feast Day With ‘Young’ Flair
The end of the liturgical calendar has become an opportunity for new beginnings at Christ the King, Springfield Gardens.
Gov. Cuomo Vetoes Bill That Could Have Helped Catholic Schools
The New York State Catholic Conference was informed that Governor Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have averted cuts in state reimbursements to Catholic and other nonpublic schools.
A Busy Year for Religious Education
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
To announce Catechetical Sunday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops states, “This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 17, 2017. This year’s theme will be ‘Living as Missionary Disciples.’ Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry.