Responding to Archbishop Etienne’s call to revitalize the crucial role of lay ministers in the Church, the Archdiocese of Seattle supports and develops lay ministers by providing human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation opportunities.

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About the Program The introduction of the National Directory for Catechesis [NDC] states: “Jesus Christ is the unique emissary of the Father, and the apostles are the emissaries of Jesus Christ.” It also proclaims that “the object of catechesis is communion with Jesus Christ” (NDC, p. 55). We accomplish this by both sharing the content of our…

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Read the first letter from Archbishop Paul D. Etienne as he joined the Archdiocese of Seattle as coadjutor for Archbishop J. Peter Sartain.

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Responding to Archbishop Etienne’s call to revitalize the crucial role of lay ministers in the Church, meet the Christifideles cohort.

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The St. Joseph Foundation sustains Catholic ministries and programs that support the spiritual, educational, and ministry needs of Catholics in Western Washington.

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The Sacraments are a sign and source of God's grace in the lives of Catholics.  Click on the sacraments below to learn more.

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