Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, as a continuation of the series on different types of prayer, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses intercessory prayer. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolat...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, as a continuation of the series on different types of prayer, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses petition through prayer. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apost...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, as a continuation of the series on different types of prayer, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses blessing and adoration. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Aposto...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. introduces different types of prayer and their significance in our daily lives. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses our Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his we...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Solemnity of Pentecost. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday G...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses living justly and advocating for justice for the voiceless. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can al...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his...

Human diversity is of great importance for evangelization and catechesis. In Baptism, we become equal in dignity as necessary members of the Body of Christ and all persons, however limited, are capable of growth in holiness. Persons with disabilities, and their families, seek to be included in the full life of the Church. God’s vision of love calls us to bring about this reality. Come explore ways...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses that our neighbor is everyone, and we are called to help them. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can...

In this webinar, Katie Diltz, Associate Director of Echo in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, proposes a program of formation for catechists and catechetical leaders. Based on the dimensions of formation named in the Directory and on her work forming catechetical leaders in the McGrath Institute’s Echo program, Katie helps participants identify key components t...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank discusses the impact our profession of faith may have without us realizing. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also liste...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses how to witness. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflec...

This webinar, produced in collaboration with Catholic Volunteer Network (CVN), explores the role of long-term and short-term service in evangelization and catechesis, as well as how these service opportunities can inspire Catholic parishes and schools to carry out the formation of Catholics in new and refreshing ways. Center Assistant Director of Administration and Chair of the Board of Directors...

With special focus on chapter 8, section 4 of the new Directory for Catechesis, this webinar explores stages of adulthood and the "gateway moments" that provide avenues for forming faithful adults in parishes and faith communities. We also discussed the lived experience of adult faith formation during a pandemic, and what threads of cultural shifts we can find to inspire our ministries moving forw...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday G...

Unaddressed disagreements or conflict between people in ministry is often cited as a source of lower morale and alienation in the life of the church. Such unresolved tensions can be especially fraught in times of additional tension and polarized positions. The pandemic and social traumas which our world, our nation and our church have endured especially over the past year, but reaching back longer...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the devotion to the Stations of the Cross. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning show, the microphones turn as Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. interviews Son Rise Morning Show host Anna Mitchell. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Bridget Richardson, Producer at USTMAX Studios at University of St. Thomas, Houston talks about the role of digital media and technology in communicating the faith in evangelization and catechesis. Bridget discusses the Directory’s emphasis on digital culture, languages and tools and how we as the Church are called to dialogue with the people of our time as missionary disciples in ways that speak...

Racism is a moral and spiritual problem. Jesus Christ made it clear that all kinds of vices flow from the human heart. (Mark 7: 20 – 23) If we do not seek to convert our own hearts as well as the hearts of others in our efforts to overcome racism, then we will be left with “tolerance” between the races and not the real “reconciliation and healing” that is truly needed. Pastoral leaders need to fir...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses maintaining Lenten practices in the day-to-day. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission , which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center . Follow the Center on Facebook , Insta...

Many of us find it challenging to talk about uncomfortable topics, especially when there is potential for offending someone or creating interpersonal conflict. This is especially true with conversations about race and racism. So how do we learn to broach difficult topics and also foster an environment for authentic dialogue in a ministry setting? In the current climate where race, culture and raci...

This webinar explores how the Directory for Catechesis envisions accompaniment as an important element in accomplishing the definitive aim of catechesis: putting people in intimate communion with the Person of Christ (Catechesi Tradendae, 5). Dr. Susan Timoney, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, Steven Ser...

The ever-growing diversity of the Church and our world continues to enrich and challenge pastoral ministers in new ways. Implicit bias, or the attitudes and stereotypes that affect our behavior in an unconscious manner, can impact our ability to successfully manage intercultural interactions and diverse ministry environments. Understanding the implicit biases we hold and how personal identity and...