Office for Catechetical Formation, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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The Feast of St. Augustine
08/28/2026

The Feast of St. Augustine

08/27/2026

A few moments from an unforgettable time of prayer, music, inspiration, and community.
May we continue to be witnesses of Christ’s love wherever we are called to serve.

August 23: 21st Sunday in Ordinary TimeCatechism of the Catholic Church 288:Jesus entrusted this authority to the Church...
08/23/2026

August 23: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Catechism of the Catholic Church 288:
Jesus entrusted this authority to the Church through the ministry of the apostles and in particular through the ministry of Peter, the only one to whom he specifically entrusted the keys of the kingdom.

Religious Education for Deaf/Hard of Hearing IndividualsThe Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Deaf Apostolate assists in pro...
08/17/2026

Religious Education for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Individuals
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Deaf Apostolate assists in providing Religious Education for children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing & use ASL.
Please contact Cryss Padilla at [email protected].

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY“St Augustine says: “Before conceiving the Lord in her body she ha...
08/15/2026

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
“St Augustine says: “Before conceiving the Lord in her body she had already conceived him in her soul”. Thus, being God’s dwelling place on earth, in her the eternal dwelling place has already been prepared, it has already been prepared for ever.
-Pope Benedict XVI

The shared earlier this spring that Father Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E., who had served since 2023, as Director of OMYA...
08/11/2026

The shared earlier this spring that Father Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E., who had served since 2023, as Director of OMYA in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia had received a new pastoral assignment fro his religious order, the Pauline Fathers, and will soon be serving as a pastor in Florida.
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Please join us for a farewell event with Father Timothy and wish him all the best!

St. Clare of AssisiFeast Day: August 11⁣Do not be disturbed by the clamor of the world, which passes like a shadow.⁣Patr...
08/11/2026

St. Clare of Assisi
Feast Day: August 11
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Do not be disturbed
by the clamor
of the world,
which passes
like a shadow.
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Patroness of: eye disorders, television, goldsmiths, needleworkers.
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St. Clare of Assisi, pray for us!

In the wake of the powerful earthquakes that ravaged vast regions of Venezuela last month, Archbishop Pérez is asking th...
08/08/2026

In the wake of the powerful earthquakes that ravaged vast regions of Venezuela last month, Archbishop Pérez is asking that parishes throughout our local church consider assisting the Venezuelan people in prayer and with donations during the weekend of August 15-16.

"You exist in this world to give and to serve." - St. SharbelCatechesis is much more than teaching the faith—it is formi...
07/24/2026

"You exist in this world to give and to serve." - St. Sharbel
Catechesis is much more than teaching the faith—it is forming missionary disciples. Every catechist is called to give generously of their time, their witness, and their love so that others may encounter Jesus Christ.
Like St. Sharbel, we are reminded that our vocation is rooted not in seeking recognition, but in humble service. When we share the Gospel, accompany others in faith, and live what we teach, we become instruments of God's grace.
May the example of St. Sharbel inspire every catechist to serve with joy, humility, and a heart centered on Christ.
St. Sharbel, pray for us.

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