Communications Toolkit & Resources
Welcome to your online resource for parish and school communications. Here you'll find plug and play assets and resources to communicate new initiatives events and campaigns to your parish and school.
For Pastoral Planning and ongoing campaigns,
scroll to bottom of the page.
NEW THIS WEEK
Information posted in the September 19 C2P
NWC Cover Contest
Students to create artwork for the cover of our December/January issue.
All K-12 students who attend a Catholic parish or a Catholic school are encouraged to create a 8.5x11 vertical piece of art for the cover. The theme is “The First Christmas.” Learn more. Click here for entry form and promotional asset
October is Respect Life Month
Your pastoral leader should have received a packet with printed materials directly from the USCCB. Please contact Joseph Tancioco at Joseph.Tancioco@seattlearch.org if you didn’t receive your materials. Promotional assets in English and Spanish | PREPARES flyer
Celebration of Our Saints Mass
November 5 at 11am | St. James Cathedral/Virtual
Join Archbishop Etienne and Bishop Elizondo in celebrating the saints from our diverse cultural communities. Learn more Promotional assetsin English, Spanish and Vietnamese
At Home with Faith Resources
September 19 update
Always welcome home
The parable of the Prodigal Son reminds us that God will always welcome us home. Let’s share this promise with our children: that they will always be welcomed home by their family and their heavenly Father. Click here for Scripture readings, prayers and reflections.
Bring Christmas to a Seafarer!
Every year, the Seattle Seafarers’ Center provides about 1,000 ditty bags stuffed with basic personal necessities to merchant seafarers. Learn how you can make a difference. Promotional asset
Wellness Wednesday
October 5 at 7pm | Virtual
The Impact of Social Isolation on Physical & Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Join Renee Rassilyer-Bomers, chief nursing officer at Swedish Hospital, in a conversation on the importance of understanding social isolation risk factors and how isolation influences wellness and illness. Discuss strategies to improve community connection and reduce loneliness, particularly in the time of the Covid pandemic. Learn more | Promotional assets
Reminder information
Material below is from prior weeks
Our Lady of Guadalupe
First choir rehearsal: October 1
Choir rehearsals: October 1, November 19 & December 2 | St. James Cathedral, Seattle
Invitation to join the Choir for the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 3. Click here for schedule and to register. Promotional asset
Invitation to dancers: Registration required by December 3. Promotional asset
St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Charles de Foucauld Retreat
October 14-16 - Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Hidden in God: Metaphors for Our Spiritual Life and Ministry.
Learn more | Promotional asset
Lector workshops
October 20 at 6:30pm | Virtual
November 12 at 10:30am | Virtual
The fall lector workshop, Oct. 20 or Nov. 12, is open to anyone interested in proclaiming (or who currently proclaims) God's word through Scripture. Registration required at Jennifer.Day@seattlearch.org. Promotional asset
St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mass
October 22 at 11am | St. James Cathedral /Virtual
Hosted by the Native American community and the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Multicultural ministries, join Bishop Elizondo in honoring St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. This year, we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her canonization. Learn more. Promotional assets NEW Bulletin insert/flyer
Go! Make Disciples Men’s Retreat
November 11 to 13 | Retreat Center
Discover the importance of sharing Christ's love with others and receive practical advice on how to talk to family, and friends about the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith. Led by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Learn more. Promotional asset
Archdiocese and Northwest Catholic websites
Posters and pew cards to promote Archdiocese and Northwest Catholic websites
Posters and pew cards to help your parishioners grow their faith and connect to the Catholic community in Western Washington and around the world. Click here for the letter from Archbishop Etienne and digital assets for your digital channels. Plus web buttons to put on your parish website.
Called to Serve as Christ update
We are continually grateful for the generosity of people across the Archdiocese of Seattle who supported the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Please share our update in your parish bulletin. Thank you. Bulletin insert