The entirety of The Art of Accompaniment is available to read here online!
Living as Missionary Disciples - Accompany: Julianne Stanz
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Ways to Accompany Others During COVID-19This webinar focuses on ways in which Catholic leaders can accompany those in their parishes, dioceses, and organizations during this uncertain time. The webinar is presented by Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Center Advisor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at The Catholic University of America, Dr. Susan Timoney, and Assistant Secretary of Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Washington, Jonathan Lewis. The webinar is moderated by Center Project Coordinator Brian Rhude.
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COVID-19 and The Art of AccompanimentCenter Coordinator of Formation Programs, Colleen Campbell, talks with Bridget Richardson, with the Nesti Center for Faith & Culture about what it looks like to accompany others during COVID-19.
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The Church on Call: Accompanying Parishioners through Phone Calls during Times of SeparationA conversation with three Archdiocese of Washington leaders discussing ways to accompany parishioners during this time of COVID-19.
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Strategies for Handling Remote Work During COVID-19Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. of the Catholic Apostolate Center and Matthew Manion Faculty Director of Villanova University Center for Church Management discuss how to handle working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategies for Handling Remote Work During COVID-19 PowerPoint Presentation |
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Pastoral Care and Evangelization During COVID-19Join Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. and Very Rev David Caron, OP, Vicar of Evangelization, Archdiocese of New Orleans discuss some practices and advice for pastoral care. Additionally, they discuss the documents below that you can view as resources from the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
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Keynote Panel Discussion from MAC 2020Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. moderates a panel of Center collaborators Colleen Campbell and Thomas Carani; Center Project Coordinator Brian Rhude; and Center Advisor Dr. Susan Timoney on the topic of The Art of the Accompaniment at the Mid-Atlantic Congress 2020.
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Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C Homily from MAC 2020Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. presided at the Friday Mass at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Congress. His homily encourages us to contemplate Who Accompanies Us?
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Brian Rhude's Presentation at the 2019 USCCB General Assembly
Invited to speak to the General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops by the Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, gave a presentation on his experience of Accompaniment and his view of Christus Vivit. |
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Brian Rhude and Brenda Noriega's Press Conference at the USCCB General Assembly
After speaking to the full body of Bishops at the 2019 General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, and Brenda Noriega, Young Adults Ministry Coordinator for the Diocese of San Bernadino, spoke to the Media about Christus Vivit and the importance of Accompaniment. |
WEBINAR: Unpacking The Art of Accompaniment
Join us as we begin to unpack our newest publication with the authors of The Art of Accompaniment to provide insights, observations, and suggestions on ways to build a culture of encounter in our Church today. |
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Forming Communities of Accompaniment: A Conversation about Accompaniment in the Church Today
What is Accompaniment? Following the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, as well as Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit, the Church is reflecting on how we can best "walk with" young people on their journey of life and faith. Join the Catholic Apostolate Center LIVE on Facebook with Colleen Campbell, Tom Carani, and Brian Rhude to discuss this important topic, how the Center is responding, and how you can best implement practical ideas in your ministry. |
Unpacking "Christus Vivit"
On April 2, Pope Francis released his Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation "Christus Vivit" (Christ is Alive!). It is addressed to young people and all the People of God. Join the Catholic Apostolate Center as we delve into this document and how it can help all members of the Church, especially young people, deepen their encounter with Christ in and through the community of faith. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center and Jonathan Lewis, Auditor of the Synod and Assistant Secretary for Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns at the Archdiocese of Washington break the document open and discuss its implications for the Church today. |
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Podcasts on Accompaniment
Fr. Frank, Kate, and Chris discuss their current situations during COVID-19 and how they are accompanying the people in their lives during this time.
Center Project Coordinator, Brian Rhude, reflections on how we can create communio during this time of a global pandemic.
Key Documents:
The Art of Accompaniment
The Art of Accompaniment
The Art of Accompaniment: Theological, Spiritual, and Practical Elements of Building a More Relational Church, is a resource from the Catholic Apostolate Center which assists in the development of true accompaniment within the Church Today. Building on the Church's rich history of accompaniment, The Art of Accompaniment makes theological and practical elements come to life and easily attainable. |
The Art of Accompaniment Discussion and Reflection Guide
The Art of Accompaniment Discussion and Reflection Guide is designed to be used in conjunction with The Art of Accompaniment: Theological, Spiritual, and Practical Elements of Building a More Relational Church, a Catholic Apostolate Center resource, to help an individual or small group come to a greater understanding of the Apostolate of Accompaniment. |
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Videos about Accompaniment
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Accompaniment and Spiritual Mentorship
Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, and Alison Young, Catholic University Student, collaborated to create this video for their The Catholic University America class project TRS 359: Teenagers: The Church Today and Tomorrow. |
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Spiritual Accompaniment of High School Students
Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., presented at The Catholic University of America and the Catholic Apostolate Center's day-long Conference for Campus Ministers, geared towards assisting High School Campus Ministers. In speaking about the Spiritual Accompaniment of High Schoolers, Fr. Frank addressed the necessity and models of mentorship and accompaniment. |
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Missionary Discipleship: Meeting Other on the Road What to Do
Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C. and Ms. Margaret Matijasevic discuss how to interact with others through missionary discipleship. Effective witness and vulnerability are discussed as two key factors. |
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Missionary Discipleship: Catechesis Through Accompaniment
Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C. and Ms. Margaret Matijasevic discuss how Catechesis is to be viewed through the lens of missionary discipleship and our calling to accompany those on their journey with the Lord. |
Son Rise Morning Show and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on The Art of Accompaniment
Additional Resources
- Panel: What now? Vocational Discernment and Accompaniment After the 2018 Synod - Podcast
- Catholic Apostolate Center Blog Posts on the Topic of Accompaniment
- V National Encuentro Resources
- Blogcast: Evangelization of Young Adults Through Mentorship
- HORIZON Article: Accompaniment for Discernment By Colleen Campbell and Tom Carani
- Catholic News Service Article: Accompaniment during the trauma of pandemic By Colleen Campbell
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