ADSF Educators

We all have our favorite saints. Perhaps the best way to get to know a saint is to pray with her or him.

1. Center. Rest in the quiet of your sanctuary.
2. Read. Invite your chosen saint to pray with you by reading some of that saint’s writings.
3. Share. What stands out to you from what you’ve read?
4. Rest. Sit in the silence with this word, phrase, or sentence.
5. Imitate. What wisdom from this saint helps you understand your own unique call to discipleship?

The saints are more than the heroes of our faith or role models for holy living. They are people who care for and love us, who actively lead us to follow Christ.

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/saints/saints-reflections/praying-with-the-saints/

Careful consideration of circumstances and consequences

Dear Jesus, my actions affect not just myself, but others. Please give me the wisdom to think before acting. Please give me the gift of counsel, that I may act in the best way at each moment of the day.

• Asking for advice from an older, trusted person

• May I ask you for advice about something?

World Drawing God Day, inspired by the book by Karen Keifer, is a wonderful way to encourage students to see God all around them.

Where do you see GOD?

What does GOD look like to you?

This resource guide has a variety of ideas for additional extensions for students in all grades.

To learn more, visit https://www.drawing-god.com

Thank you to Epiphany School who shared their pictures with us and you can see below.

Please see the full summary of the Educator Pathway #1 by clicking this link. Your feedback is important and know that all comments are read, thank you!

In the summary you will find graphs for each question and each pathway. Please take a moment to review this information. Thank you!

Presenters have been emailed their data and as always appreciate your thoughtful and constructive feedback.

Educator Pathway Padlet Boards (click here to access boards)

Thank you to the Learning Resource Team (Melissa, Arceny, Mary and Gina - Principal) at St. Gabriel School for hosting Learning Resource Teachers on October 25, 2023. There were many conversations and information shared with all.

2023-24 Registration is OPEN! ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

REGISTRATION PRICES FOR TEAMS/PODs:
Oct 7 – Nov 3 —— Regular registration $300 Team / $200 POD

Watch a short video from the Diocese of Sacramento HERE to see the magic of AJHD!

Please read this article to better understand the impact of AJHD on your school and students!

The Faith Formation Conference Registration has 422 registered. Please register if you have not and if you have find a few more people who would like to join. Our goal is 500.

After Monday, October 30 registrations and lunch orders will not be taken online. Please register at the door. No lunches can be ordered or bought on-site after October 30.

Handouts for workshops are listed under the Workshop and Speaker tab.

If you want to take a bus from Marin or San Francisco, please remember to contact Sr. Celeste arbucklec@sfarch.org

See you at St. Matthew Parish on November 4th faithformationsf@sfarch.org

Register HERE

The Sunday readings challenge us to care for the most vulnerable in our midst. The First Reading focuses on immigrants, orphans, widows, and the poor. The Gospel has Jesus linking the great commandment of loving God with the command to also love our neighbor. Jesus made them inseparable. Your challenge this week is to explore your definition of neighbor. Whom does it include? Can you identify the people whom is God calling you to love as you love yourself? Stretch yourself as an individual and as a family by expanding your circle of neighbors to include those beyond your comfort zone and beyond your own parish or neighborhood. Have a conversation, meet for coffee, sit in the school cafeteria, or share a ride with someone with whom you haven’t connected. Make a new neighbor!

As the days in the northern hemisphere grow shorter, don’t immediately reach for the light switch. Experiment with doing activities in lower light, or turn off your gadgets earlier in the evening as you try to stay in touch with the natural rhythms of the seasons and daylight. Do the dishes or play a board game by candlelight and enjoy the slower, quieter intimacy of the experience.

National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools