OSPI Safety Resources
National Bullying Prevention Month is every October! Here are some resources for you: Cyberbullying Research Center Cyberbullying Newsletter YouTube Videos to share The HIB Safety Center page Supporting adults with […]
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Mental Health Resources for August
Supporting Youth Mental Health: An Educational Presentation for Caregivers of Teens – Click HERE for Details MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY Saturday, August 22, 2020 – 2 hour online Spiritual Retreat through […]
USCCB Catholic Education Action Alert- Please represent our voice!
In recent weeks we have asked you to contact your Members of Congress in support of Catholic schools – and thanks to you, almost 100,000 messages were delivered! Your work […]
OSPI Private Schools Summer Conference 2020 – Two August sessions
OSPI Summer Conference 2020 Think Better… Live Better… Teach Better… series Each session: Is FREE to private school educators employed by State Board of Education approved private schools; Includes training […]
NWEA-MAP July 2020 Update
July Partner Update As we shift our focus to help partners plan for the return of school this fall (whatever that may look like),this month’s communication provides important information on […]
Inclusion Ministry presents Families Growing Together Series- 7/18, 8/1, and 8/15!
Families Growing Together Series: You are invited to an hour of community, prayer, and reflection via Zoom for people who have disabilities and their families. The (Arch)diocese of Region XII […]
20-21 Year of The Eucharist – Toolkit
Our Common Prayer for the Year of the Eucharist Lord Jesus Christ, the Eucharist is your gift to us. As we celebrate your mysteries, the very work of our redemption […]
The Mass with Investiture with the Pallium at 2:00 pm, July 16 – LIVESTREAM
Join us virtually for The Mass with Investiture with the Pallium scheduled for 2:00 pm, July 16, at St. James Cathedral and will be live-streamed. The pallium, a special vestment […]
Archdiocese of Seattle Pastoral Planning Statement – 7.8.20
Pastoral Planning Statement 7.8.20 Archdiocese of Seattle Reaches Milestones in Pastoral Planning Process Launches Survey and Names Members to the Pastoral Council Seattle, WA, July 8, 2020 – The Archdiocese […]
USCCB Chairmen Praise Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Right of the Church to Choose Its Own Leaders
July 8, 2020 WASHINGTON -The Supreme Court of the United States has issued its decision in the consolidated cases of Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrissey-Berru and […]
WSCC Advocacy Bulletin is available in English/Spanish
WSCC Advocacy Bulletin is now available in both Spanish and English! The WSCC is happy to announce that the monthly WSCC Advocacy Bulletin is available in Spanish and English. This […]
WSCC 2020 Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, No. 14
A Statement from the Executive Director Confronting Racism: A Call to Conversion It has been a month since George Floyd died at the hands of a police officer. Two weeks […]
Supreme Court’s Decision in Blaine Amendment Case
U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty and Catholic Education Chairmen Grateful for Supreme Court’s Decision in Blaine Amendment Case June 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States […]
Fulcrum is featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal
June 2020: The Fulcrum Foundation is featured in the Puget Sound Business Journal Washington State COVID-19 Giving Guide and its Digital Showcase. Please click and share this link with others! […]
June Updates on Pastoral Care Ministry Opportunities
Agape Service Project: Serving Migrant Farmworkers in Whatcom County Agape Service Project – Support Flyer Even though we have had to cancel our volunteer youth groups for the summer, our […]
Thankful for the Gift of Service from Karen Tarabochia
Thankful for the Gift of Service from Karen Tarabochia Dear Lord, We come to you with hearts filled with gratitude for the many years of service given by our friend, […]
Mental Health Webinars on Grief- TIMELY and EXCELLENT!
1) Grieving the Loss of a Loved One Webinar – Tuesday, June 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. During Covid-19, we ave experienced many types of losses, some so […]
Bishops’ response to the DACA Decision
Archdiocese of Seattle Bishops Welcome Supreme Court Ruling on DACA June 18, 2020 – It is with joyful hearts that we offer this statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling to […]
Reopening Catholic Schools – Fall 2020 – A Letter from Our Superintendent
In a spirit of communion, solidarity and subsidiarity, the Office for Catholic Schools provides high quality professional development, resources, and best practices to expand the evangelizing mission of our Church […]
Archdiocese of Seattle Appoints Father Ronald Nuzzi to Chair Special Taskforce for Catholic Schools to Address Ministerial Covenant
Catholic Schools Taskforce Announcement 6.16.20 Archdiocese of Seattle Appoints Father Ronald Nuzzi to Chair Special Taskforce for Catholic Schools to Address Ministerial Covenant Seattle, WA, June 16, 2020 – Today […]
Our Pastoral Response to Address Racism – Letter and Resources
June 2020 Dear Principals, Pastoral Leaders, and Pastoral Ministers, We are compelled to send a letter in response to the recent killing of George Floyd (and many others) and the […]
Tools for Transformation Zoom from JustFaith – June 23rd
From JustFaith Ministries….Tools for Transformation: How to Educate Your Community on Faith and Justice Flyer to share with your young adults – parent community Virtual Introductory Presentation Do you feel […]
Stewardship Garden Grant – Spotlight Our Lady of Lourdes
Stewardship Rice Bowl Grant Spotlight Through your donations to the CRS Rice Bowl campaign, the Archdiocese of Seattle has been able to begin disbursing Garden grants to organizations across the […]
The Year of The Eucharist – June 14, 2021 – June 6, 2021
“How beautiful it is when we learn to live as Christ, when we allows Christ to live more fully in and through us. This is a big part of what […]
USCCB – WSCC – PASTORAL MINISTRIES…. ACTION STEPS
WSCC ACTION ALERT: Please share your voice! Catholic schools are integral to the education system in Washington state. They provide $302 million in annual savings to Washington taxpayers, educating over […]
DEI Summer Learning for Students and Teachers
The Diversity Committee has shared some PD resources recommended by Alison Park, our facilitator at last summer’s DIVERSITY Day in August. About Blink: Alison Park is the founder of Blink […]
Washington State Catholic Conference Updates
Bishops Address Racism and Protests in the US The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released statements on racism and protests in the US. In addressing the death of […]
St. Edward Parish Welcomes Seattle Nativity to its Campus
St. Edward Nativity News Release Final 6.2.2020v2 St. Edward Parish Welcomes Seattle Nativity School to its Campus Ensures continuation of strong Catholic education for under-served students Seattle, WA June 3, […]
Pastoral Ministries’ Updates: DACA, Criminal Justice Ministry and more!
Pastoral Care & Outreach: A series of pastoral ministries that provide spiritual care and resources while developing mutuality and kinship with people on the margins. Our ministries include: Criminal Justice […]
Updated Guidance on Resuming Public Worship
Reopening Guidelines for WSCC 5-28-20 FINAL Final WSCC Statement on directives from Governor-05-27-2020 May 27, 2020 Dear Catholic Faithful of Washington State, Today the governor announced directives for resuming public […]