Fast
Dive into the heart of the Lenten season as we explore The Three Pillars, share a heartfelt message from Sue Switalski, and reflect on the incredible blessings God has bestowed upon you.
Lenten Parish Mission
JONAH: THE DEPTHS OF GRACE
A Lenten Mission presentation by Al McCauley
March 25-26
6:30 pm–8:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Sanctuary
The story of Jonah has plenty to say about what a disciple is (and is not). We can learn from this reluctant prophet the Lenten themes of repentance and prayer – and come to a greater appreciation of God’s limitless love and mercy.
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Day #1 – Fleeing like Jonah
Like Jonah, our Lenten call is to turn away from disobedience and exhibit a greater trust in God. -
Day #2 – Learning Like Jonah
Like Jonah, our Lenten journey should lead us to know that all things are possible with God – most notably our redemption.
Adult Formation
Synodality: A Practical Path Forward
Sister Marie-Kolbe Zamora
Sunday, Feb. 22 in Seton Hall at 9:30 am
Monday, Feb. 23 in Seton Hall at 6:00 pm
Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality was a historical and incredible event that teaches us how to walk with one another. What is "synodality?" How can we live it in parish life and beyond? This is a presentation you won't want to miss.
Scripture with Sue: The Saints
Monday, Mar. 2 in Seton Hall at 6:00 pm
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Discipleship: Jesus Calls Me to be His Disciple
Talia Westerby
Sunday, Mar. 8 in Seton Hall at 9:30 am
Monday, Mar. 9 in Seton Hall at 6:00 pm
Join one of Seton's favorite presenters, Talia Westerby, as she shares what practical and intentional discipleship looks like in the day-to-day life of a Catholic Christian. She will share challenges and triumphs while sharing her story of faith.
Scripture with Sue: The TWO Great Commandments
Monday, Mar. 23 in Seton Hall at 6:00 pm
Description coming soon
Speaker Series Replays
Did you miss a speaker or want to revisit a presentation? You can view replays here!
Lent for Littles
Fasting on Friday
Why Can’t Catholics Eat Meat on Fridays in Lent?
Have you ever accidentally eaten a piece of meat on a Friday in Lent and thought, “Darn! I forgot it’s Friday!” It’s not easy to avoid meat on Fridays in Lent. Not to mention, it is also inconvenient. Have you ever wondered why we have this rule in place? Well, the rule used to be that Catholics couldn’t eat meat on any Friday of the year. However, through the 1983 revised Code of Canon Law, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops were given authority to require American Catholics to abstain from meat on only Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Fridays during Lent.
13 Meatless Recipes for Fridays
My first Lent as a Catholic in 2015 also happened to be about one month into my vegan journey. It was a challenge to navigate through meals without staples like meat, cheese and butter, but then I had to add another Lenten sacrifice on top of that?! Thankfully, giving up a dietary item for our Lenten sacrifice isn’t found in any of the pages of the Catechism or Canon Law, so I have been creative over the years on my Lenten sacrifice.