Deacon Brad Taylor Coordinator of Restorative Justice Phone: 306-765-8178 or 306-960-3112 Email: restorativejustice@padiocese.ca Restorative Justice Week November 19-25, 2023 Restorative Justice Powerpoint March 28, 2021 Click here to read Deacon Brad Taylor's sermon at Grace Mennonite Church Click here to read Prairie Messenger's article "The Journey of a Feather" by Peter Oliver National Restorative Justice Symposium 2021 This year, as we continue to stay safe, we encourage you to , once again, join us virtually in celebrating National Restorative Justice Week, from November 21 to 28, 2021 . Many seeds were planted in 2020 as we gathered, for the first time, at the National RJ Symposium, and this year we will watch those seeds grow. What unique expressions of restorative practices have taken hold over the last year? Please click link for further information. Thank you. https://www.crjc.ca/national-symposium Introduction for Saskatchewan Penitentiary Chaplains Saskatchewan Penitentiary Chaplain - Brad Taylor “I was in prison and you visited me...” Jesus continues to call his followers, throughout the ages, to respond to his words to visit Him...in the face and lives of the imprisoned. My own vocational experience to prison ministry began in the summer of 1993 in Saskatoon during an interview process for a summer intensive clinical pastoral education program at St. Paul’s Hospital. The CPE Supervisor advised me that I would be more suited to work in a prison than in a hospital setting. Two years later while my wife and I were serving as a Pastoral Associate co-responsible for Parish Outreach Ministry at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Saskatoon, the Saskatoon Provincial Men’s Correctional Center Chaplain called for Catholic musicians to assist him in the Saturday morning Catholic Chapel service. I responded to the call. This one response led me to becoming an active prison chapel volunteer for several years and establishing a prison ministry in the parish. From here I was hired as the Saskatoon Community Chaplain (1999-2002), overseeing a restorative justice ecumenical ministry that provided pastoral care and support for men, women and their families during their transition from prison life to being proactive citizens in society. In 2002, my wife and I moved our family to Edmonton to continue our theological studies and my professional chaplaincy training so that I could make a longer term commitment to my new vocation as a Prison Chaplain. In the fall of 2006, we moved to Prince Albert, where I served God and the Catholic Diocese as a Chaplain with Riverbend Institution and Saskatchewan Penitentiary Maximum Security Units (Sept. 2006-Jan. 2011). After a time away to address health concerns, by the Grace of God, I have been given the opportunity to return to this restorative justice ministry of service as a part-time Catholic Chaplain for both the Saskatchewan Penitentiary and the Prince Albert’s Men’s Correctional Center. I share my experience to illustrate how God can shape and direct our lives when we answer his call to live a Christian lifestyle of service, in this case, when we answer Jesus’ call to visit him in prison. Are you being prompted by the Holy Spirit to visit Jesus the Prisoner, too? If so, do not be afraid of responding, for you are not alone, there are others who have heard this call too and are willing to support, train and guide you in through the initial and ongoing steps to visit and minister to our incarcerated brother and sisters. Contact Brad Taylor with the information available on the left side of this page if you would like to make a small step in that direction. Jesus has called me to serve Him as a Prison Chaplain in this Restorative Justice Ministry of Service Where is Jesus calling you to serve Him? Is it to come and be with Him in prison? If so, what are you going to do about it?

Parish, Pastoral Zone, or Group Pkg It is time to move into the listening phase of the Synodal Process! Please begin your group sessions and other consultations if you have not already done so. The updated time frame for the listening phase is January – End of March 2022. Diocesan Synod Letter This letter provides an overview of the Diocesan Synod Process, the updated listening timeline. the list of documents being made available to support the parish listening journey (also available below), dates of the additional diocesan listening forms with topics, and contact information. Opening Liturgy for Group Sessions - English Opening Liturgy for Group Sessions- French The listening journey that we are entering into is not simply a hearing of other people`s stories and experiences. It is a call to listening in such a way that we come to understand the other, begin to find the commonalities among us, and discover how the Holy Spirit is calling us forward together as community. Prayer is essential at all of our listening sessions as it will help us to have open minds, hearts, and open wills to the Spirit`s guidance. Template for Synod Prayer Cards in English, French, and Cree Small Group Participation Guide Individual or Family Consultation Listening Broadly There are a number of ways in which our listening can occur. At small group gatherings in our parishes, through a consulation form either handed out or mailed to parish households, through phone calls to those on our parish list asking them to share their stories with us, etc. The call of this Synod is to listen and to listen broadly to those who we are in regular contact with and those who are marginally connected whose voices will also offer insight into where the Holy Spirit is calling us. Diocesan Synod Poster Youth Poster with QR-Code Young Adult Poster with QR-Code Adult Poster with QR-Code A number of posters have been made to aid in the promotion of the Synod. The ones with the QR-Codes could be taken to different parish gatherings, for example sacramental preparation gatherings for marriage, baptism, and confirmation-first Eucharist, where those present can be invited to take 7-minutes to respond to the the survey. If you decide to use these posters in this way please allow for a time of prayer prior to inviting those present to bring out their phones and scan the QR-Code, which will bring them to the survey. Please be sure to also use the information from the bulletin announcement sheet sent out by the Diocese to update the parish bulletin hardcopy and virtual announcements about the Synod and when you are holding a gathering remember to announce the event at your Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations. Diocesan Bulletin Announcements - Available under What's New on Diocesan Homepage Sample Sunday Morning Announcemen t for Parish Synod Group Gathering(s) Parish/Pastoral Zone Reporting Template Online Parish/Pastoral Zone Reporting Once the parish has completed their listening it will be time to send a summary of all that has been heard into the Diocesan Office. This can be done either by filling in the reporting sheet or going online to complete the reporting survey. This will NOT be the conclusion of the listening journey. Instead it will be a new beginning as the summary sheets from across the Diocese will be synthesized, first as the next step in the Synodal process to share with the Western Canadian Catholic region and to have as tool to aid in our diocesan journey to discern how we are called to journey . The parish summaries can also become a tool for the local parish to discern their own next steps.

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Ecumenical Comission Together in Christ Program in Ecumenical Studies and Formation 2017 A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism Past Articles June 21-24, Ecumenical Studies and Formation, Saskatoon ​ The 2016 session will run from June 21-24 at Queen's House or Retreats in Saskatoon. It is an excellent learning opportunity for those in ecumenical ministries, those planning to work in ecumenical situations and for lay people and clergy who wish to learn more about ecumenical theology. A brochure, letter of explanation and application on their website outlines the opportunity to attain a Certificate in Ecumenical Studies from St. Andrew’s College and the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism at www.pcecumenism.ca . This summer, the first class in 2014 will convocate. Please distribute this information freely and as a whole. Contact the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism at info@pcecumenism.ca or 306-653-1633. 2016 Program in Ecumenical Studies and Formation Read More A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism An essential mission of the Church is building unity among Christian believers. This effort involves participation of the faithful and clergy alike and begins with lively appreciation of Christian tradition, but without diminishing Catholic beliefs. Considering the ecumenical milieu, Catholic laity as well as clergy are encouraged to participate in common prayer services hosted by other Christian denominations. They (clergy and laity) are also encouraged to participate with their local ministerial association’s efforts to bring about fulfillment of Gospel values in the area of social justice, humanitarian works and the spread of the Gospel message. In the circumstance that no ministerial association exists, clergy and laity are encouraged to work together with other Christian communities in their area. A Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism written by Cardinal Walter Kasper, (2007) is an excellent resource which indicates many areas wherein Christians of all denominations can worship and pray together.

2023 Letter regarding the Saskatchewan Provincial Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada’s Social Justice Award Application Form A special thank you to the Sacred Heart Cathedral CWL for their generous donations of support for the Diocesan Seminarians, for Vocations and for the Bishop’s Refugee Fund. Thank you on behalf of all the recipients and thank you for the service that CWL provides in the community.

2024 CHAS Convention World Day of the Sick Horizons of Hope Protect Sask Medical Professionals Information on Suicide Prevention Untitled Pastoral Care Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on the Non-Permissibility of Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide within Canadian Health Organizations with a Catholic Identity Full Statement English Déclaration de la Conférence des évêques catholiques du Canada sur l’interdiction de pratiquer l’euthanasie et le suicide assisté dans les organismes de santé d’allégeance catholique au Canada Full Statement French SK Catholic Bishops' Response CCCB President's Statement Ronald McDonald Family Room When Admitted to a Hospital “The elderly, by virtue of their weakness, can teach those who are living in other stages of life that we all need to abandon ourselves to the Lord, to invoke his help. In this sense, we must all learn from old age: yes, there is a gift in being elderly, understood as abandoning oneself to the care of others, starting with God himself.” Pope Francis said at his June 1, 2022 general audience. 1415 - 4th Ave West Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1 306-922-4747 ext 227 pastoralcare@padiocese.ca CHAS 2024 Convention 2024 CHAS Convention Theme for CHAS Conference 2024 Continuing checking in for more information... World Day of the Sick February 11, 2024 World Day of the Sick “It is not good that man should be alone”: Healing the Sick by Healing Relationships is the title of the Holy Father’s message released at the beginning of January for the upcoming 32nd World Day of the Sick. The Catholic Church celebrates World Day of the Sick every year on February 11. In his message, Pope Francis reminds us of the importance of relationships, especially when facing illnesses: “Our lives, reflecting in the image of the Trinity are meant to attain fulfilment through a network of relationships, friendships and love, both given and received. We were created to be together, not alone.” During old age and times of illness, however, many people are left feeling abandoned and isolated which is, Pope Francis attests, “a consequence of a culture of individualism.” The Holy Father urges us to be like the Good Samaritan in the parable, enabling instead “the growth of a culture of tenderness and compassion.” The Holy Father also encourages the sick to “not be ashamed of your longing for closeness and tenderness!” and to use the time of illness “to step back from the hectic pace of our lives to rediscover ourselves.” World Day of the Sick is an opportunity to remind ourselves to pray for and reach out to the sick, acting as witnesses to them of the tender love of Christ. “The sick, the vulnerable and the poor are at the heart of the Church,” Pope Francis states, “they must also be at the heart of our human concern and pastoral attention.” In preparation for World Day of the Sick, we have prepared a Pastoral Toolkit including a CCCB press release (29 January 2024), pastoral suggestions for parishes and families (including a homily suggestion, prayers of the faithful and prayers for bulletins, groups or families), a CCCB video and a prayer card for distribution, as well as resources from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. We invite you to share these World Day of the Sick 2024 resources with your families and faith communities. Additional resources for World Day of the Sick 2024 will be made available in the coming weeks by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at this link and on their social media pages. As well, we invite you to renew your commitment to pastoral attention for the sick and marginalized by promoting Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care in your faith communities. Pope Francis' Message “It is not good that man should be alone”. Healing the Sick by Healing Relationships Homily, Prayers of the Faithful Suggestions and Prayer for Bulletin Click here to download the World Day of the Sick 2024 Prayer Card Ideas on how to p romote the World Day for the Sic k Read and share Pope Francis’ message Watch and share the video on this page Visit a loved one who is shut in, lonely or sick Offer gratitude to a healthcare professional or volunteer Organize the Horizons of Hope program in your parish The World Day of the Sick resonates well with the recent CCCB publication on palliative care entitled Horizons of Hope which highlights the Compassionate Community approach. It may be a good opportunity to encourage the faithful to discover this program at the local level. Horizons of Hope Deanery 5 began working on this material in the Spring of 2022. Training parish leaders and visitors. ​ Deanery 2 and 4 will be offering sessions in the spring of 2023. Dates, times and location of sessions TBA. Please watch this page and your bulletin for more information. “Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Catholic Parishes on Palliative Care” seeks to: Empower and educate parishioners by addressing questions surrounding palliative care, dying, death, suffering, accompaniment, and bereavement in a holistic fashion. Present high-quality content that explores how palliative care is understood from a perspective of Catholic moral and pastoral theology, medical expertise and the Compassionate Community model. Facilitate meaningful conversations together so that our parishes and families become Compassionate Communities, grounded in the mercy and tenderness of the living Christ. ​ To learn more about these training webinars produced by the CCCB click on the following link HORIZONS OF HOPE . Click on the picture below to watch the CCCB's video Protect Sask Medical Professionals ​ Protect Sask Medical Professionals Saskatchewan medical professionals are vulnerable to legal prosecution if they do not bend to coercion and intimidation to participate in medical assistance in dying (MAiD). There needs to be legal protection for the medical professionals who object to the participation of MAiD, or the pressures of offering it to their patients. We would like to see the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly pass conscience protection legislation similar to that passed in Manitoba in 2017. The legislation passed was effective in aiding those who conscientiously refused and it also protected them from a regulatory body of nurses or doctors requiring participation as well. Manitoba´s legislation could act as an example for other provinces to follow. ​ Sask Pro-Life Association would encourage Saskatchewan residents who support our mission to click on the link below which will take you to the website and sign the petition. Conscience Rights in Saskatchewan, a group of volunteers plan to meet with Saskatchewan MLAs to discuss the importance of conscience rights legislation for medical professionals and present them with petitions. Petition Canadians for Conscience This video from Canadians for Conscience presents short clips from health care professionals who speak about why they need conscience protection. Video You can also retweet and tag us on social media. Twitter: @Cdns4Conscience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadiansforconscience/ Instagram: cdns4conscience We Can and Must Do Better Religious Leaders in Canada oppose Bill C-7 “An Act to amend the Criminal Code” (medical assistance in dying) Link in English Link in French September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day Below are websites with information on Suicide Prevention and Resources. Websites: Government of Canada Suicide in Canada, https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention/suicide-canada.html Suicide Prevention, https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-prevention.html Suicide in Canada: infographic, https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-infographic.html Indigenous Services Canada (2019), "Suicide prevention in Indigenous communities", https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576089685593/1576089741803 Statistics Canada (2017), "Suicide rates: An overview", https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/82-624-x/2012001/article/11696-eng.htm The Centre for Suicide Prevention has some excellent resources, including statistics, multimedia, and more infographics "Resources", https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resources/ "Suicide stats for Canada, provinces and territories", https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/suicide-stats-canada-provinces/ Other sites Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, https://suicideprevention.ca Information on Suicide Prevention Interfaith Statement on Suicide Prevention Link

Diocesan Home Page Pastoral Centre Hours of Operation Parish and Mass Times Contact the Diocesan Office Diocesan Events Calendar Contact the Resource Centre Library Search Donate Now Return to Resource Centre homepage Adult Faith Resources Jesus: The Way, The Truth, And The Life - DVD with study guide ​ The marvelous treasures of the Catholic Faith—the Eucharist, Mary, the saints, and the Creed—are all centered on a single figure: Jesus Christ. Jesus is more than a historical or theological figure. He is our Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord, and our God. While many of us already know a lot about him, how well can we say we really know him? Filmed on location in the Holy Land, this 30 minute 10 session program is a new and fresh look at Jesus—who he is, what he is really like, what he taught, and what he did for our salvation. This encounter with Christ will inspire and empower you to center your entire life on him as you come to know and love him in an ever-deeper and more intimate way. Metanoia - DVD with guided questions ​ Metanoia contains 10, half hour episodes shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. The audience will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia. Metanoia is a transformation of the heart, a spiritual conversion, which comes about through repentance. This conversion may be in how we see Jesus, the Father, our self, and others. This eleven part follow-up series to The Wild Goose focuses on eight different areas that invite us to a deeper metanoia of who Jesus is and how He desires us to know Him. The Wild Goose DVD Set ​ Unleash the Holy Spirit in Your Life In this professionally filmed and cinematographically stunning series, Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR will lead you on an unforgettable journey around the world and into the very heart of God. Discover the immense power and beauty of the unconditional love of God that is the Holy Spirit. ​ Symbolon: Complete Package for Leaders This comprehensive package includes everything a leader would need to present Symbolon to a group: All ten episodes on five DVDs, the leader guides for each session, and the Participant‘s Guide. Symbolon I: Knowing the Faith (episodes 1-10) journeys through the core teachings of the Catholic Church Symbolon II: Living the Faith (episodes 11-20) focuses on our encounter with God in the sacraments and moral life Symbolon is designed support all faith formation efforts in a parish. It can be used in a variety of ways and in a wide range of settings including men’s groups, women’s groups, Bible studies, and many more! ​ For More Adult Faith resources, click here Grow as a faith leader Adult faith resources The Resource Center is funded in part by the Bishop's Annual Appeal. ​ I thank you for your support

Fr. Michael Fahlman Chancellor 1415-4th Ave. West Prince Albert, SK S6V 5H1 E-mail: chancellor@padiocese.ca Telephone: (306) 922-4747 ext 254 Fax: (306) 922-4754 Marriage Tribunal "The annulment process offers healing and a second chance at marriage in the Catholic Church." The Catholic Church protects Jesus' teaching about the sacredness and permanence of marriage. But the Church also provides justice for anyone whose marriage has failed when it can be proven that the marriage lacked from the beginning some essential element for a true sacramental bond. An Annulment (properly known as a Declaration of Nullity) is a judgment by the Catholic Church that a certain marriage is invalid (not binding) because some essential element of marriage was not there when the couple exchanged marriage vows. How long will an annulment take? ​​ In the Diocese of Prince Albert, the process now takes on average eight months to a year, but depends on the availability of witnesses, the cooperation of the parties, and the grounds for the case. A new marriage in the Catholic Church cannot take place until a Declaration of Nullity is granted. Applicants are reminded that there is no guarantee that a Declaration of Nullity will be granted because the Tribunal cannot grant one if the marriage had all the essential elements of a Christian marriage: interpersonal relationship between the partners, openness to procreation and education of children, commitment to indissolubility (permanence), community of life between the partners, fidelity, and acceptance of each other as unique and independent individuals. Is it confidential? ​​ Yes. All Tribunal employees have taken an oath of confidentiality. Your family members, witnesses, or parish priest will not be given access to your confidential file. Does getting an annulment make my children illegitimate? ​​ No. The children of a couple who obtains a Declaration of Nullity are still legitimate because the Declaration of Nullity does not destroy the legal validity of the marriage. It simply declares that in the eyes of the Church, the marriage was not sacramental because the essential elements were not there and no true bond was ever established. Doesn't the Catholic Church "look down" on divorced people? ​​ No. While upholding the sacredness and permanence of marriage, the Catholic Church knows the reality of separation and divorce and tries to reach out to those who are struggling with the pain of a marriage that has broken down. Divorced Catholics are considered full members of the church and have the right to holy communion. However, if they remarry without having obtained an annulment or if they are living in a common-law relationship, they can no longer receive the sacrament of communion in the Catholic Church. The Church also recognizes the validity of a marriage between baptized non-Catholics, so if a Catholic wants to marry a divorced non-Catholic Christian, the non-Catholic must obtain an annulment before being allowed to marry in the Catholic Church. Grounds for Annulment include lack of sufficient use of reason, lack of discretion about essential matrimonial rights and obligations, and inability to assume the essential obligations of marriage due to psychological causes. The validity of a marriage can be examined when there is a lack of consent, such as in the case of immaturity or psychic incapacity; a lack of knowledge, such as deceit or error about the person; or a lack of will, such as when force or grave fear is imposed or when there is intention against procreation. How much will an annulment cost? ​​ There is an expense to the annulment process. In order to defray some of these expenses the applicant (Plaintiff) is asked to consider making a contribution towards these expenses in the amount totalling $500. This amount can be made in smaller payments over time if needed, or a smaller amount in contribution, in the applicant’s choosing. No one is ever turned away regardless of their ability to make a contribution towards the fees. As of 2019, tax receipts for all contributions received will be mailed out at the end of the year from the Regina Regional Tribunal directly to the applicant (Plaintiff). Do I have to be divorced before applying for an annulment? ​​ No. You can apply for a Declaration of Nullity before your divorce has been granted if the Tribunal is assured there is no possibility of reconciliation between you and your spouse. The application can be accepted before the civil divorce is final, but no formal processing of a case takes place until a copy of the divorce certificate is obtained by the Tribunal. Does my "ex" have to be notified if I apply for an annulment? ​​ Yes. Because of Human Rights, both parties of the marriage are given the same opportunity to provide input as the Tribunal tries to determine the facts of a marriage breakdown. If the former spouse ignores or refuses the invitation, however, the process can still continue. You will not be required to have any direct contact with your former spouse. How do I apply for an Annulment? ​​ Contact your parish priest or the Marriage Tribunal for a Preliminary Investigation form to fill out and return to our office. Required documents are your baptism, marriage and divorce certificates. You will then be interviewed at the Marriage Tribunal office and asked for a chronological review of what happened in your courtship and marriage. You will be asked to provide the names and addresses of witnesses (usually three) -- especially persons who knew both you and your ex-spouse before the marriage. The children of the marriage are almost never involved as witnesses and even then this applies only to those who are adults. Your former spouse will be contacted and invited to participate in the process by being interviewed and possibly naming witnesses. The case can still proceed without the ex-spouse's participation or approval. The witnesses will be interviewed. All the material will be evaluated by a Defender of the Bond, a canon lawyer who defends the bond of marriage by raising any reasonable objections to granting a Declaration of Nullity. The case will be studied by judge appointed by the Church who will decide if the marriage is null or valid, based on all the information provided. You and your ex-spouse (if they choose to be notified) will be notified by mail of the decision and given a specific time period to appeal it. Either party can choose to appeal a decision, of which then the case would be sent to the Canadian Appeal Tribunal for further examination. If there is no appeal, the case is completed and both parties would be notified and receive their declaration of invalidity. In some cases, even if the marriage is declared null and void, there is no automatic permission for either party to remarry in the Catholic Church. In some of the annulments that are granted, restrictions are placed on either the applicant or ex-spouse regarding remarriage in a Catholic Church, such as having to consult or obtain consent from the local Ordinary beforehand or requiring the bishop's consent. This is because the Church must be reasonably assured, in the interest of upholding the dignity of marriage, that any new marriage would not suffer the same condition which made the first marriage invalid.

“Synodality is the way of being the Church today according to the will of God in a dynamic of discerning and listening together to the voice of the Holy Spirit.” Pope Francis How Can I get Involved in the Synod Parish Handbook from the DPC - ENG Ressources en français Prayer for the Synod Eng/Fr Prayer for the Synod Eng/Cree Parish, Pastoral Zone, or Group Pkgs What is a Synod? Bishop Hero Explains the Synod Oct 30/21 Diocesan Opening Mass for the Synod Nov 8/21

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

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.