Blessed Josaphata Hordashevska (1869-1919) was designated as the Patroness of Catechists in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.
Her biographer said, “Josaphata speaks to modern people about the beauty of a radical life according to the Gospel and the need for compassion and solidarity with those in need. She shows that even small acts of love can change the world.”
~Bishop Michael Kwiatkowski
Eparch of New Westminster and Chairman of the Patriarchal Catechetical Commission
The 2024-2025 Catechetical Year which begins Catechetical Sunday, September 15!
The theme for this year’s Catechetical Year is: We Are Stewards of God’s Creation God enthroned in glory above creation has entrusted humanity – made in His image and likeness – with His gifts of creation, reflecting His wisdom, truth, beauty, and goodness as our Creator!
9th Sunday After Pentecost:
Jesus walks on water – Mt. 14:22-34
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/14
Jesus walks on water. What about you?
The Office of Religious Education of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma produced a series with Father Marek Visnovsky who will be talking about how icons are made and the symbolism behind each stage of the process – for kids!
Horizons Media produced the video.
Excellent intro, even for adults.
Here is a wonderful resource for celebrating the Holy Week and Pascha at home. The resource is curated by the nuns of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery (Ohio). It is the best thing found so far and perhaps it can aid you in this time!
