THE CALENDAR IS OUR CATECHISM 
June

Much of what we learn about our faith is wrapped within the calendar. We can learn much of our catechism by paying attention to specific religious and secular dates on the calendar and the liturgy and prayers that surround them. 

Below are June's opportunities for catechesis and witness: Attend an event or connect a Work of Mercy with a special day in our faith and lives. 

Sunday June 3: Human Trafficking Silent Prayer Vigil
Why You Want to Attend: "[T]rade in people" is a vile activity, a disgrace to our societies that claim to be civilized! Exploiters and clients at all levels should make a serious examination of conscience both in the first person and before God!" (Pope Francis) 

June 13 St. Anthony of Padua: Patron Saint of the Poor 
(Consider: Feed the Hungry)

June 20 Annual World Refugee Day
(Consider: Welcome the Stranger)

June 21 St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Patron Saint of Aids Patients
(Consider: Visit the sick)

June 22 St. Thomas More: Patron Saint of Politicians

June 22-29 Religious Freedom Week: Serving Others in God's Love
(Consider: Instruct the Ignorant)

Why You Want to Participate: "Religious freedom certainly means the right to worship God, individually and in community, as our consciences dictate. But religious liberty, by its nature, transcends places of worship and the private sphere of individuals and families. Because religion itself, the religious dimension, is not a subculture; it is part of the culture of every people and every nation." (Pope Francis)

June 23 St. Joseph Cafasso: Patron Saint of Prisoners
(Consider: Visit the Imprisoned)