Resources
Project Rachel Resources
Check back here soon for more information about this ministry, or contact us at projectrachel@diobpt.org. Related resources: • Entering Canaan retreat • Hope After Abortion
Respect Life Resources
Our Ministries • Project Rachel — a confidential ministry of hope and healing for women and men who have suffered abortion Respect Life Resources • Evangelium Vitae – The Gospel of Life — The 1995 papal encyclical by Pope John Paul II reaffirming the Church’s teachings on the sanctity of human… Read More »
Q&A: Can Catholics get married outside a Catholic Church?
Q&A Q. Can Catholics get married outside a Catholic Church? A. The short answer comes from the Code of Canon Law, the law that governs the Catholic Church. Canon 1118 states that: §1. A marriage between Catholics or between a Catholic party and a non-Catholic baptized party is to be… Read More »
A Catechist Conversation
A CATECHIST CONVERSATION Bishop Frank Caggiano recently shared his powerful vision for the future of Faith Formation through his presentation A Catechist Conversation. Each of the two sessions gathered more than 300 catechists and instructors, where Bishop Caggiano pointed out some of the biggest challenges facing catechists in our modern… Read More »
Talking To Young People About Violence
TALKING TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT VIOLENCE As the senseless violence in our nation’s schools continues, let us pray for peace. Though details will continue to emerge, it is never too early to hold one another in prayer. Let us also continue to lift our prayers for peace in our… Read More »
30 Behaviors That Will Make You Unstoppable
A lot of people are good at what they do. Some are even elite. A select few are completely unstoppable. Those who are unstoppable are in their own world. They don’t compete with anyone but themselves. You never know what they will do — only that you will be forced… Read More »
13 Reasons Why
There has been much discussion on the new series “13 Reasons Why.” The series focuses on the suicide of a high school student. Here are some good analyses of the show and resources you may find helpful regarding suicide prevention. Feel free to pass this post along to parents you… Read More »
Additional Marriage Resources
Marriage Prep | Preparación Matrimonial en español Marriage Prep Checklist | Additional and Post-Marriage Prep Resources Additional Marriage Resources Articles • Q&A: Can Catholics get married outside a Catholic Church? • The one thing you need to do to make sure your child marries well Post-Marriage Prep Resources Continue to grow your faith with… Read More »