Year of Faith Scotland
Bishops' Conference of Scotland
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Year of FaithWelcome to the Bishops of Scotland's Year of Faith website. The great period of grace has begun. It is a historic moment - a call to discover the wonder and joy of knowing Jesus Christ in His Church.
The Door of FaithThe “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church - Pope Benedict XVI
WelcomePlease explore the many areas of our site to discover resources and information to help celebrate the Year of Faith, with events at home and worldwide
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Scotland's Rio - 25 to 28 July 2013Scotland's Rio - national World Youth Day gathering 25 to 28 July 2013
Last chance to book!
Aged 14 - 25? Want to take part in World Youth Day but can't make it to Rio? Come to Scotland's Rio - a homegrown celebration of World Youth Day, without the jet lag!
Hundreds of young people from all over Scotland and beyond will gather at the beautiful Stirling University campus this summer for four faith-filled days of catechesis, music, prayer and choice of brilliant workshops. All accommodation, meals and main activities for £250 per person. Contact Fr David or Rachel at the Youth Pastoral Team for more info (youth.pastoral@btconnect.com / 0141 433 9521) or get a form from your parish priest. Don't miss out - bookings must close on 24 May. See you there!
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Year of Faith - All Night VigilYear of Faith - All Night Vigil at Holy Cross, Crosshill, Glasgow
Friday 31 May - Saturday 1 June 2013
The young Adults of Holy Cross, Crosshill invite all young people, families and adults of any age to celebrate the Year of Faith with an All-Night Vigil taking place from Friday 31 May to Saturday 1 June. The Vigil will begin with Mass in Holy Cross Church at 9.30 pm on the Friday evening at which Archbishop Tartaglia will be the Principal Celebrant. The Mass will be followed with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. There will be a half-hour break and refreshments available after each hour-long session/liturgy and we will conclude with Mass on Saturday morning at 9.30 am. You are invited to all or any of the vigil. For more details check the parish website: www.holycrossparish.org. Holy Cross is located at 113 Dixon Avenue, Crosshill, G42 8ER between Cathcart Road and Victoria Road, along from Holyrood Secondary School.
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Vocations
The Church needs priests. Without priests we have no Eucharist, and our parishes have no-one to offer Mass, hear confessions and care for the sick and dying. Why not visit the Priests for Scotland website and find some useful thoughts and materials ... and suggest it to someone you think may have a vocation. It could be the first step towards the priesthood - a life worth living. To access the Priests for Scotland website, click here.
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Scottish National Year of Faith Pilgrimage to the Holy LandFrom 8 to 15 October 2013 - Led by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia
Direct Return Flights from Glasgow - indication rate £1,150 (8 days)
Free Registration for this pilgrimage up to 28 February 2013.
To book or for further information, please contact:Special Pilgrimages "Christian Tours"
55 - 57 Queens Road
Southend-on-SeaEssex
SS1 1LTTelephone: 01702 394000SAMPLE ITINERARY
Tuesday 8 October 2013 Glasgow / Tel Aviv
Depart from Glasgow airport on a direct charter flight to Tel Aviv. Meeting and asistance upon arrival at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport and transfer to hotel in Nazareth for check in, dinner and overnight stay.Wednesday 9 October 2013 Sea of Galilee/Jordan River Thursday 10 October 2013 Nazareth / Caesarea Maritima / Bethlehem Friday 11 October 2013 Bethlehem / Mount Sion Saturday 12 October 2013 Mount of Olives / Ein Karem Sunday 13 October 2013 Masada and the Dead Sea / Free day in Jerusalem Monday 14 October 2013 Jerusalem Old City / Abo Gosh / Civic Reception Tuesday 15 October 2013 Tel Aviv / Glasgow
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Year of Faith PrayerLord Jesus, You entrusted your Church with the mission to proclaim the Good News to all the nations. You sent the Holy Spirit to strengthen those who would bear the message of salvation.
In this year may the same Holy Spirit strengthen our faith and inspire us with the words and deeds that, by our efforts, the men and women of our time will hear of You, will believe in You and will come to the beauty of knowing You.
Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever Amen. -
Year of Faith News
Year of Faith Pilgrims to Rome
During the Year of Faith, pilgrims to Rome can obtain a free pilgrims pack to bring alive their experience of the Eternal City. The Kit will include:
A Map of the city of Rome, with directions explaining the itinerary and stages of the Annus Fidei itineraries; the directions of the POP (Pilgrim Hospitality Points); Pilgrim Welcome Centers, located throughout the city; and other useful information.
Pilgrim Card, to authenticate (with a stamp and/or an adhesive) the completion of each one of the 4 stages
Coloured bracelet, to identify the Year of Faith “pilgrim” and to access Saint Peter’s Basilica through special door. (the service at St. Peter's Basilica is not yet available).
Badgeholder to identify Year of Faith Pilgrims from around the world
Coloured rucksack with the Annus Fidei 2012 – 2013 logo, to hold all useful objects/materials and later to bring home and relive the memories of the pilgrimage.
A little candle that you can leave in one of the churches you will visit during your itinerary. You will find specific sites where you can place your lighted candle to remember the changeover from darkness to light of grace and the forgiveness received.
In the churches of the 7 itineraries you will find a Reflection Guide available in four languages (Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese) that will help you to meditate and will accompany you during the celebrations.
Card Open Bus Roma Cristiana Annus Fidei
This card allows you to access Roma Cristiana Open Buses (until 12 pm of the day of first ride). Reduced price for Year of Faith pilgrims is 5,00 Euro. It's only available to those pilgrims who have the Pilgrim Kit.
More info here
New Mass Texts
The Holy See has published the new official texts of the Mass for the New Evangelisation. It is available to download in Latin and English. It is hoped that this Mass text will be used at appropriate celebrations throughout the Year of Faith. You can access the new mass texts here:Thirty Quotes
For the Year of Faith why not challenge yourself to a new way of thinking about your future? The Priests for Scotland initiative is launching Thirty Quotes to Change Your Life. Why not take the challenge? Receive two quotations per week that will help you to reflect on God’s will for you whether or not you are considering service as a diocesan priest. Follow on Twitter @thirtyquotes.
Read the Catechism in a Year!
For this Year of Faith, Pope Benedict has encouraged us to study and reflect on the Catechism of the Catholic Church.Well, here's an easy and free way to do it. Click here and simply enter your email address and you'll start getting a little bit of the Catechism emailed to your inbox every morning. Read that little bit every day and you'll read the whole Catechism in a year.
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St Ninian Institute
St Ninian Institute
Year of Faith - Lecture Series 2013
A series of Lectures from 2 March to 30 November 2013. Inauguaral Lecture takes place on Saturday, 2 March at 10.00 am by Bishop Hugh Gibert OSB, Bishop of Aberdeen.
See Year of Faith Calendar of Events below for more details.
St Ninian Institute
Diocese of Dunkeld
Diocean Office
24-28 Lawside Road
Dundee
DD3 6XY
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May 22, 2013
7:30 PMA series of ten DVDs presented by Fr Robert Barron illustrating the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith in an epic media experience. Learn what Catholics believe and why. St Margaret's Hall, Drip Road, Stirling, 7.30 pm - Wednesdays from 17 April for ten weeks. -
May 27, 2013
7:30 PMWorkshop 7: The Year of Faith (Rediscovering the Catholic Catechism) - St Cadoc's Church, Newton Mearns, Glasgow -
May 28, 2013
7:30 PM - 9:00 PMYear of Faith: Adult Education - 450th Anniversary of the Council of Trent Tuesday, 28 May 2013 - "After the Council" - Rev Willie McFadden. St Peter's Hall, Partick, G11 5PS -
May 29, 2013
7:30 PMA series of ten DVDs presented by Fr Robert Barron illustrating the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith in an epic media experience. Learn what Catholics believe and why. St Margaret's Hall, Drip Road, Stirling, 7.30 pm - Wednesdays from 17 April for ten weeks. -
May 30, 2013
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWhat do Catholics believe...? Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God. St Gregory's Parish Hall, 130 Kelvindale Road, Glasgow, G20 8DP -
May 31 - Jun 1, 2013Year of Faith: All Night Vigil - Holy Cross Church, Crosshill Glasgow. From Friday 31 May to Saturday 1 June 2013
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Jun 2, 2013Corpus Christi - simultaneous worldwide Eucharistic Adoration
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Jun 2, 2013
12:00 PMCorpus Christi Procession - from St Margaret's, Sinclair Street, Whitecrook to Our Holy Redeemer, Glasgow Road, Clydebank on Sunday 2 June 2013. -
Jun 2, 2013
3:00 PMCorpus Christi Procession - from St Patrick's, William Street, Anderston to St Paul's, Dumbarton Road, Whiteinch on Sunday 2 June 2013. -
Jun 5, 2013
7:30 PMA series of ten DVDs presented by Fr Robert Barron illustrating the truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic faith in an epic media experience. Learn what Catholics believe and why. St Margaret's Hall, Drip Road, Stirling, 7.30 pm - Wednesdays from 17 April for ten weeks. -
Jun 8, 2013
10:00 AMDr Petroc Willey - Meeting the Challenges of the new Evangelisation Dr Petroc Willey is Dean of Graduate Research, Maryvale Institute St Ninian Institute, Diocese of Dunkeld, Conference Room of the Diocesan Centre, 24-28 Lawside Road, Dundee. -
Jun 8, 2013
10:00 AMDr Petroc Willey - Meeting the Challenges of the new Evangelisation Dr Petroc Willey is Dean of Graduate Research, Maryvale Institute St Ninian Institute, Diocese of Dunkeld, Conference Room of the Diocesan Centre, 24-28 Lawside Road, Dundee. -
Jun 9, 2013
5:00 PMMass on the Solemnity of St Columba to mark the 1450th anniversary of the arrival of St Columba. Takes place at St Columba's Cathedral, Oban with a Pilgrimage to Iona on Monday 10 June 2013. -
Jun 10, 2013Diocese of Argyll and the Isles - A Pilgrimage to Iona. Your parish has Application Forms and details of timings.
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