Evangelization
Diocese of Raleigh Year of Faith Resources
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The Year of Faith
In response to the decree by Pope Benedict XVI, in his Apostolic letter, Porta Fidei, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge formed a Steering Committee to design resources and activities to celebrate this special year throughout the Diocese of Raleigh.
The subcommittee for formation and education developed this resource booklet, which is adaptable for parishes, schools, and faith formation programs. As a suggested timeframe, the year has been divided into quarters, beginning with our Diocesan opening of the Year of Faith on October 20, 2012, at the Catholic Convocation. Two themes, from each of the four pillars of the Catholic Catechism of the Church, were selected as quarterly focuses for the year. Every theme includes: prayers, scripture readings, reflection questions, resources, catechesis, fast facts, and faith in action. Each two themes are followed by a study of a Vatican II Constitution and a special interest focus.
Framework for Resource Material: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Full Document: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Introduction: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Creed: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Sacraments: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Christian Morality: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Prayer: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Year of Faith Prayer Card (PDF)
Year of Faith Worship Resources
Visit the Official Year of Faith Vatican Website
Spanish Celebrations for the Year of Faith:
December 8, 2012 | Download flyer (PDF)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Creed: The Faith Professed
Deaneries: Raleigh and Piedmont
Parish: St. Michael the Archangel, Cary
March 2, 2013 | Download flyer (PDF)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated
Deaneries: Fayetteville and Cape Fear
Parish: St. Andrew, Red Springs NC
May 18, 2013 | Download flyer (PDF)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Christian Morality: The Faith Lived
Deaneries: Newton Grove and New Bern
Parish: Holy Spirit, Kinston NC
July 13, 2013 | Download flyer (PDF)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Prayer: The Faith Prayed
Deaneries: Albemarle and Tar River
Parish: St. Joan of Arc, Plymouth NC
August 31, 2013 | Download flyer (PDF)
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
XV Catechists and Leaders Diocesan Gathering
“Evangelizing through the Faith”
Parish: St. Michael the Archangel, Cary
Audio and Video
Watch Bishop Burbidge's homily at 2012 Catholic Convocation Mass, opening the Year of Faith:
Watch keynote talk of Fr. Peter J. Cameron, OP, at 2012 Catholic Convocation to open Year of Faith:
Download Fr. Peter John Cameron's keynote address from Catholic Convocation 2012 (MP3)
Watch Msgr. Jeffrey Ingham, Chair of the Diocesan Year of Faith Committee, discuss the Holy Father’s decree:
Watch Mrs. Rosalie Inacelli, member of Year of Faith Committee, explain Diocesan initaitive:
Watch Mr. Rob Jones, Director of the Diocesan Catechetical Institute, discuss Year of Faith resource material: