by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The history of Ash Wednesday is tied to the development of the Lenten season during the 4th and 5th centuries. A number of scholars hold that, prior to the Council of Nicea in 325, Rome observed a three-week period of preparation before the celebration of Easter. A... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Building on the Liturgy Office’s popular online training course for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, the Liturgy Office is pleased to announce that online training and certification for lectors is now available as well at nyliturgy.teachable.com. The program... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Archdiocesan Training Videos for Liturgical Ministers Available The Office of Liturgy and the Office of Adult Faith Formation have produced training videos for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors in both English and Spanish. The videos... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Jun 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Office of Liturgy and the Office of Adult Faith Formation have produced instructional videos for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors in both English and Spanish. The videos present the history and theology of these ministries and also discuss... by msernest | Jun 9, 2017
Please also see our online training course for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy...