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Ecumenical Commission Together in Christ Program in Ecumenical Studies and Formation 2017 A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism Past Articles Ecumenical Book Club: Grassroots Ecumenism The Prairie Centre for Ecumenism is pleased to invite you to participate in an Ecumenical Book Club! Join us for four Wednesday evening zoom sessions as we study the book, Grassroots Ecumenism by Karen Petersen Finch. This study group will be led Rev. Marie-Louise Ternier and Cathryn Wood, Executive Director of the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism. "The quest for Christian unity has traditionally been initiated at the international level between official leaders of Christian denominations, with the effects of their dialogue expected to trickle down to local Christian communities. In Grassroots Ecumenism, Karen Petersen Finch upends this process, proposing an approach to Christian unity that begin s in your neighbourhood. She draws directly from her experience equipping everyday Christians to know their own Christian tradition more thoroughly and to engage thoughtfully with separated Christians down the street and around the corner." The study will run from November 15th - December 6th; 7:00-8:30pm. The cost of the book is approximately $35 CAD. Limited copies will be available through the Prairie Centre for purchase. Please email admin@pcecumenism.ca to register and for book ordering details. NOTE: Karen Petersen Finch will be the De Margerie Lecturer, January 25 and 26, 2024. Details will be coming soon. Advent Reflection Series with Fr. Scott Lewis SJ Campion College Campus Ministry will offer a short Advent reflection series online with Fr. Scott Lewis SJ. The dates are Tuesdays, November 28, December 5 & 12, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:40am CST/SK time (that's 11am in Ontario). Fr. Scott will lead a reflection for 30 minutes, followed by a brief Ignatian Conversation or an Ignatian prayer tool (if our numbers are too high). Here is a link to the registration form: https://campioncollege.ca/uncategorized/peace-on-earth-advent-scripture-reflections-online/ A Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants. The reflections will be recorded and made available to registered participants. ​ Ecumenical Red Wednesday Prayer Service ​ Red Wednesday is a day of prayer, action and awareness about the persecution o f Christians around the world. In Saskatoon, there will be an ecumenical Red Wednesday service to pray for persecuted Christians, to be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Holy Covenant Evangelical Orthodox Church, 1426 Alexandra Avenue, Saskatoon . Evangelical Orthodox Bishop Jakob Palm and Roman Catholic Bishop Mark Hagemoen are among those participating in prayer and reflection during the service. Everyone is welcome. If you have questions, please contact Myron Rogal in the RC Diocese of Saskatoon Office of Justice and Peace at mrogal@rcdos.ca or (306) 659-5841. Background: Be RED, Wear RED, Light RED - With establishment of Red Wednesday, the international Catholic aid organization Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has drawn attention to the fate of millions of persecuted, oppressed and threatened Christians worldwide. Since Red Wednesday was established, many countries around the world, cathedrals, churches, monasteries, monuments, and public buildings are illuminated in blood red around this day. Make a statement and take part by wearing red, learning more, and praying for those who are persecuted for their faith. Find more information at: https://acninternational.org/ . Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) supports over 5,000 projects every year in aroun d 140 countries, helping Christians to live their faith in situations where they are oppressed, or lack the necessary means to cover th eir pastoral needs. ​ Letters of Support Needed for Warm Welcome Local faith communities, organizations and concerned citizens have come together, recognizing the crisis for the houseless community and the severe cold weather coming. This Warm Welcome Coalition has drafted a proposal to the Saskatchewan Government to fund an overnight warming centre in Regina. Carmichael Outreach has offered their space and has developed a budget for staffing and managing this project. Please consider writing a letter of support to the Minister of Social Services, the Hon. Gene Makowsky (ss.minister@gov.sk.ca or Room 303, 2405 Legislat ive Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3), and cc your local MLA and Russell Mitchell-Walker (russell.eastside@gmail.com ). Email addresses for your local MLAs are located here: https://www.legassembly.sk. ca/mlas/ Stay tuned for other ways that you can support the Warm Welcome Coalition and Carmichael Outreach by volunteering or donations of baking. Ministry Means Everybody: A webinar on the ministry of all the baptized You are invited to join this webinar on the baptismal ministry of all people. How would the church be renewed by a vision of the whole people of God engaged in ministry? How would an understanding of baptismal vocation transform our churches and ourselves? ​ Presenter: Rev. Dr. Iain Luke, Principal of the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad Thursday, Nov. 23, 3pm on Zoom Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdOyspz8tE9UboDvDMo4oCPDCKn7pnNgS ​ All are welcome to join this free 1-hour online webinar offered in the spirit of the LAURC Covenant by the Ecumenical Stewardship Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Qu'Appelle, the Saskatchewan Synod of the ELCIC, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina. Rev. Dr Iain Luke has been principal of the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad, the Anglican college within the Saskatoon Theological Union since 2016. He previously served as Dean of the Diocese of Athabasca and rector of St. James Cathedral in Peace River, AB. Iain has also served parishes in Humboldt, Watson, and Nipawin and was the Director of the Institute for Anglican Ministry and Assistant Professor of Theology at St. John's College in Winnipeg. He is a member of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Canada and continues to serve in many and varied national committees and projects of his church. Iain previously presented on March 3, 2022 in the Sacred Places and Spaces series with the title "From Maintenance to Mission". For further details contact Nick Jesson at njesson@archregina.sk.ca Webinar on Thérèse of Lisieux and Martin Luther This year marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Thérèse of Lisieux and it is a major event in many countries and churches. Bishop Karin Johannesson from the diocese of Uppsala has written a book about Thérèse of Lisieux and Martin Luther based on receptive ecumenism. The book has just been translated into English. The book begins by highlighting the extensive similarities between Therese's teaching and Martin Luther's theology. With the help of the three Carmelite Doctors of the Church - Therese of the Child Jesus, Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) and John of the Cross (1542-1591) - the discussion develops further, and a receptive ecumenical study is carried out. The overall question is how the Carmelite tradition can enrich the Evangelical-Lutheran tradition in a way that contributes to the renewal of the church. Bishop Johannesson argues that such a renewal is of vital importance if people today are to receive the spiritual guidance that they are longing for. Dr Michelle Jones from the Australian Institute of Theological Education and Dr Christof Betschart, o.c.d. from the Pontifical Faculty of Theology Teresianum in Rome will discuss the main points of the book together with Bishop Karin Johannesson. November 29th, 2023, at 3pm CET (8am in Saskatchewan) Participate by copy and paste the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzMzYjI1MTAtYzRlZS00NTMwLWJhZGYtNjQzOWQ0MjU5OWU5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223619ea90-fa6e-40bf-aa11-2d4a18ad7689%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a0311ac0-f4d3-41e6-9fc2-48495ccb95dd%22%7d Organizers: Church of Sweden Unit for Research and Analysis and the Pontifical Faculty of Theology Teresianum Laudate Deum: Eco-Spirituality in Action Join Citizens for Public Justice in collaboration with For the Love of Creation and the Galilee Catholic Retreat Centre for a powerful webinar dedicated to Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, “Laudate Deum.” Discover how this inspiring document serves as a call to action in the realms of environmental justice and creation care. Our speakers include leaders in Catholic social and environmental justice, as well as individuals from local congregations actively pursuing green initiatives. Tuesday, December 5, 6:30-8pm EST (5:30-7pm in Saskatchewan) Visit http://CPJ.ca/events to register Please note that live French interpretation of the webinar will be available!

Louis Hradecki Director Social Justice, Missions & Refugees Ph: 922-4747 ext. 233 Email: socialjustice@padiocese.ca Missions

Return to the Evangelization and Catechesis Homepage A Family Lenten Journey with Benjamin's Box A video series, which hopes to support families in telling the Easter story to their children, will be offered during Lent into the Triduum. Each video will be between 15-30 minutes and contain a short reading from the story Benjamin’s Box, a Scripture reading, a craft, a challenge, and a prayer. By the end of the series, children with their families will have heard the Easter story and collected items symbolizing key moments of Jesus’ experience during his last days: His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey The last supper Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus’ torture and crucifixion The Resurrection on Easter morning.

Please join with Bishop Stephen in the Prayer for Forgiveness and Healing in either English or French. We ask you to pray this prayer on Sunday, November 14, 2021 with your parish. Pray for Forgiveness and Healing Particularly on November 19th, "International Day for Prevention of Child Abuse", remembering those who have been abused and asking forgiveness for the abuser. They all need our prayers. ​ Prayer for Forgiveness and Healing in English and French Prayers of the Faithful in English Prayers of the Faithful in French

Archives History of our Diocese A Walk in History Cemetery Act and Regulations History of our Diocese by Pauline Ford, previously a Diocesan Archivist With the arrival at Red River of Reverend Joseph-Norbert Provencher, July 16, 1818, the tiny seed of the Roman Catholic faith was sown in Western Canada. Within the present limits of the Diocese of Prince Albert, the first missionaries to say Mass and offer the sacraments to the people were Fathers Norbert Blanchet and Modeste Demers, missionaries, on their way to Oregon. They stopped at Fort Carlton on August 18, 1838, and a few days later at Fort Pitt. In 1869, Métis from Red River arrived on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River and set up a camp called Petite Ville. The following summer the Oblate priest Father Alexis André, arrived and persuaded the newcomers to settle at a permanent mission at Saint-Laurent. The geographical area of Saskatchewan at the time was under the jurisdiction of Bishop Vital Grandin, coadjutor bishop of St. Boniface from 1857 to 1870; he subsequently became Bishop of St. Albert, Alberta, from 1871 to 1891. Gradually, as more missions were founded and immigration brought more settlers into this area, it was decided by the Council Fathers at St. Boniface to erect an Apostolic Vicariate of Saskatchewan, a decision subsequently approved by Rome in 1890. Bishop Albert Pascal, o.m.i., the first bishop of the Vicariate of Saskatchewan, was consecrated June 29, 1891. Later on be became the first bishop of the Diocese of Prince Albert formed December 3, 1907. Meanwhile the geographical boundaries of the diocese began to shrink with the formation of the Vicariate of Keewatin, July 12, 1910, in the north, and the Diocese of Regina, March 4, 1910, in the south. The Abbey Nullius of St. Peter with its parishes was detached from the diocese in 1921 and in later years joined with the Diocese of Saskatoon. With Bishop Pascal’s death in France in 1920, Bishop Joseph Henri Prud’homme from Manitoba took over the helm. He encouraged more immigration than ever before, established new parishes and found priests who spoke the new Canadians’ languages. He was to endure the severe financial hardships of the Great Depression. When he resigned in 1937, Reverend Reginald Duprat, a Dominican, became diocesan administrator for a year until he in turn was consecrated bishop in 1938, a post he held until 1952. Bishop Duprat piloted the diocese through the later years of the Depression era and through the troubled years of World War II. Father Peyton’s Rosary Crusade in 1947 was a highlight during his tenure. Bishop Duprat’s successor was Bishop Leo Blais who served from 1952 to 1959. He brought representatives from the national church together at the great Eucharistic Congress held in Prince Albert in 1957. He also encouraged the participation of the laity in the great Catholic Action Movement. In 1959, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Montreal. Bishop Laurent Morin, then an auxiliary bishop of Montreal, was appointed Bishop of Prince Albert Diocese from 1959 to 1983. He helped place the diocese on a sound financial footing. He also attended sessions in Rome of Vatican Council II held October 11, 1962 to December 8, 1965. He subsequently encouraged changes in the liturgy and the celebration of Mass in the vernacular of the people. Ordained bishop June 29, 1981, Most Reverend Blaise Morand became coadjutor bishop of this diocese assisting Bishop Morin until he retired in 1983. Subsequently, Bishop Morand was installed as Local Ordinary, June 10, 1983. During his tenure he has invited seminarians from around the world, from Poland, Ghana, the Philippines and Vietnam, as well as from Canada. Under his leadership the diocese has increased its mission to address the spiritual, cultural, and financial needs of an ever-expanding apostolate of the Church on the prairies. On August 5, Bishop Albert Thévenot, M. Afr. was ordained at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in a beautiful ceremony celebrated by the Nuncio, with many faithful of the diocese. His vision of "So that they may have life" continues to blossom and grow.

Diocesan Home Page Parish and Mass Times Pastoral Centre Hours of Operation Contact the Diocesan Office Diocesan Events Calendar Contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Library Search Donate Now Return to the Evangelization and Catechesis Homepage Young Adult Faith Lenten Resources Each picture begins a slide show of ideas for your Lenten Journey. Hover over the picture and tap the arrow on the righthand side to pick the Lenten activity best suited to you. Tap on the picture to find the link to take you to the particular website. Tips on How to Pray During Lent The Ultimate Guide to Lent from Fr. Mike Schmitz Busted Halo Lent Articles Tips on How to Pray During Lent 1/4 Busted Halo Lent Calendar Busted Halo Lent Calendar 1/1

YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING AND RESOURCE MANUAL Appendix One ​ Youth Ministry ​ Activity Ideas and Games ​ ​ ​ Games (Sources: Camp St. Louis, OLVC, dowym.com, thesourcefym.com) Youth Ministry Training and Resource Manual Link ​ Youth Minister Leadership Handbook: ​ Being a youth ministry leader is a special calling! Not all aspects of being a leader in youth ministry come naturally to everyone, but that doesn’t mean that God hasn’t graced each and everyone of us with this gift. After all, we can all become good youth leaders with a little bit of Good Orderly Direction (GOD)! One thing we have been blessed with is the capacity to learn. So, with good teachers, access to solid resources, some enthusiasm and a dash of faith, we can all become effective youth leaders. We are excited to bring this resource to you! It is a compilation of ideas and manuals from many different sources, as well as approaches used in our years of experience in youth ministry and education. It is our hope that this resource is of help to you in your mission to minister to youth. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers, in speech, in conduct, in love in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 QUICK LINKS: ·Ministry Resources ​ · YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING MANUAL ​ ​ · Prince Albert Diocese Resource Center – The diocese resource center contains a wide selection of youth ministry resources, videos, movies, gift items, and more. Call or visit the resource center for help in locating resources in suited to your needs. · Busted Halo – An excellent faith-based site for ministry resources, games/activities for youth and family, Saskatchewan curriculum, videos, podcasts, clips to use at retreats, saints, scriptures, questions of faith, virtual retreats and more. ​ · Youth Ministry 360 – This site contains resources such as bible study lessons, ideas for retreats, holiday lessons and games, devotionals for leaders and students, and much more. ​ · Youth Worker – Offers resources specifically for ministry leaders and pastors as they minister teens and preteens. You’ll find mini-movies, worship tracks, and tips and tools to develop leadership, discipleship, and encouragement for students in their walk with God. Many free resources. ​ · Teen Sunday School – Online source for the best youth Sunday school curriculum and ministry resources. Printable material, lessons, small group bible studies, activities, skits, games and more. ​ · Fervr – A Christian youth website that publishes daily articles, reviews and video content for teens. The site includes information on Bible reading, understanding God, entertainment, youth group ideas and more! ​ · Children's Ministry – A resource for children’s ministers packed with practical, authentic ministry ideas – games, devotions, crafts, and more. ​ · Ministry to Youth – A collection of ministry resources focused on creating lessons and games for kids through high school ministry. ​ · Catholic Mom – A resource for Catholics seeking spiritual enrichment for their families. Includes information on the sacraments, saints, mass lesson plans, crafts, activities, and coloring pages. ​ 4 Catholic Educators – Resources for Catholic Educators including lesson plans, teaching tools, saints, angels, moral issues, sacraments, and more! Catholic to the Max – Catholic apparel, art, gifts, and home décor. Creative youth ideas – Owners of this site have compiled resources taken from years of involvement and experience in youth ministry. It includes small group discussions, game ideas, creative teaching ideas, illustrations, object lessons and everything else that you need to build a strong youth ministry. ​ Teampedia - a collaborative encyclopedia of free team building activities, icebreakers, teamwork resources, and tools for teams. Many wonderful resources for group leaders, trainers, teachers, counselors, youth groups, ... anyone wanting to enhance collaboration and creativity. ​ Youth Group Games – Everyone’s favorite place for great games, icebreakers, ideas and activities for youth groups, team building and more. ​ Ultimate Camp Resource – an excellent resource filled with games, skits, songs, icebreakers, team building activities, and much more – great for camping and Youth Groups!! Chaos and the Clutter – This site is designed for games at home; however, many can be used and adapted for your Youth ministry group. Father Catfish – Many great resources from Fr. Mike “Catfish” Mireau, the late, great Chaplain of Edmonton Catholic schools. Includes items such as Mass resources, videos on Catholic beliefs, Fr. Mireau’s “Rants”, the pros and cons of youth masses, and more!! ​ Mike is Third - Mike Landry, a faith-based, motivational speaker, is also the full-time Chaplain to Evergreen Catholic Schools west of Edmonton, AB. This website is an online extension of Mike’s continuing mission to teach others devotion & loving service through speaking, writing, and music ministry. ​ Loyola Press – Filled with Catholic resources and faith formation programs for all ages – kids, teens, family, parish ministry, prayer and more. ​ Seedbed - top-20-youth-group-games – This site has some of the top youth group games. Be sure to check out the section on free resources. ​ Spiritually Hungry – Many youth ministry ideas including: 15 ways to do Youth ministry virtually; how to find youth group volunteers; how to start a small group; icebreakers for youth groups; year end parties; conversation starters; as well as many personal discipleship resources. ​ Youth Downloads – Contains a variety of power point games, as well as videos on Known-Understanding our Identity in Christ-sermon series, World Religions Sermon series and many more. ​ Lifeteen – Life Teen leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. This is a great site for blogs, short videos, activity ideas, and faith development. ​ Center for Parent/Youth Understanding -This site offers good insights into current youth culture trends. ​ FORMED - provides the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s programs, eBooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile or connected device. ​ WCACYM (Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers): a source of community, networking, support, and professional & spiritual development for everyone involved in youth ministry. CCYMN (Canadian Catholic Youth Ministry Network) ​ Catholic Organization - gives the largest and broadest population of Catholics worldwide easy access to comprehensive, educational and timely information about Catholicism, and provides a range of easy methods to integrate their faith into their daily lives. ​ Catholic Christian Outreach A university student movement dedicated to evangelization, challenging students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith. At a time when young people are making decisions that shape the course of their lives, we introduce them to Jesus and help them become leaders who will renew the world. ​ "You Give Them Something to Eat" – A recent Canadian publication giving an overview of comprehensive youth ministry (goals, components, and strategies). Vatican – The Roman Catholic Church online. Vocations ​ Prince Albert Diocesan Forms Appendix 8A - General Registration Appendix 10 - Child Health Form Appendix 11B - P arent Information Sheet Appendix 12B - Offsite Tr avel Form

Diocesan Home Page Parish and Mass Times Pastoral Centre Hours of Operation Contact the Diocesan Office Diocesan Events Calendar Contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Library Search Donate Now Return to the Evangelization and Catechesis Homepage A Prayer for Healing Creator God of love and justice, comforter of those who mourn, we turn to you acknowledging the actions of our Church and our nation. We have asked forgiveness and committed to work for healing and reconciliation. But we are painfully aware that for some, that change came too late. We offer you our sorrow for the wrongs committed against the people of this land, our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis children in Canada’s Indian Residential Schools. We offer you our contrition for what was allowed to happen, and for what will never be. We offer you our repentance for the injustices borne of arrogance and the harm done through indifference. We pray for comfort for the families and communities whose children, siblings, family, and friends we’re taken from home but did not return. We pray for consolation of hearts wounded through separation and trauma. We pray for the healing of bodies, minds, and spirits wounded through abuse and oppression. We ask for clear eyes , that we may face the story of our nation and our Church with honesty. We ask for open hearts , that we may hear the stories of Indigenous Peoples with humility. We ask for courage, that we may once again ask our brothers and sisters for forgiveness. We declare our desire to be a people who pursue peace. We declare our resolve to be a people who remember. We declare our commitment to be a people of reconciliation. Holy One, Creator of all that is seen and unseen, of story and of song, of heartbeat and of tears, of bodies, souls, voices and all relations: you are the God of all truth and the way of all reconciliation. Come upon us, O Divine Healer, and open our eyes to the injustices brought against the Indigenous peoples of this land, their languages and cultures. May you be known for healing and wholeness, rather than being blamed for abuses that were brought about by human weakness and hostility. Make us people of integrity and bearers of hope, that we may commit to restoring relationships and to journeying together, as Non-Indigenous and Indigenous brothers and sisters, to a place of peace in you, where every tear will be wiped away, and every sorrow turned to joy. Give us one heart and one mind to walk together in the love and strength of your Spirit, in truth, reconciliation, and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, our brother, and Lord, and our hope. Amen

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List of Different Organizations Canadian Councils of Churches Catholic Missions in Canada Conseil Pastoral Francophone (CPFIS) Natural Family Planning Canadian Aid to Persecuted Christians Catholic Near East Welfare Association Development and Peace/Caritas Canada Queen's House/Retreat & Renewal Centre Catholic Family Services Catholic Women's Leadership Foundation Kairos Canada Rachel's Vineyard Ministry Catholic Health Association of SK (CHAS) Catholic Women League Knights of Columbus Retrouvaille