Nurturing the Faith of Catholic Families in Military Settings José Amaya Director of Faith Formation 202-719-3623 jamaya@milarch.org Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Put the slides in presentation mode to access the hyperlinks in the pictures.

History The AMS was created as an independent Archdiocese by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1985 as the only Catholic jurisdiction responsible for endorsing and granting faculties for priests to serve as chaplains in the U.S. military and VA Medical Centers.

AMS In Perspective Serves 1.8 million Catholics 220 US military installations in 29 countries 153 VA Medical Centers Catholic civilians working for the federal government in 134 countries outside our borders.

AMS Edwin Cardinal O’Brien Pastoral Center Global Archdiocese Meeting spiritual and sacramental needs of military families

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio

Pope Francis –48th World Communications Day …media can help us to feel closer to one another, creating a sense of the unity of the human family…. Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another better, and ultimately to grow in unity. …the internet … offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.

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Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA AMS USA app Mobile Access to the Digital Media Center Daily and seasonal prayers Jubilee of Mercy reflections from military personnel and daily readings. Live stream portal for Salt and Light TV and live webcasts http://get.theapp.co/03d8 Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Digital Media Center to support faith groups, enhance faith formation and to encourage deeper relationship with the living Christ. Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

www.milarch.org/curriculum ww Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization: Archdiocesan Religion Curriculum Guide Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA www.milarch.org/curriculum ww

AMS Family Faith Assessment Grades 2-8 Family centered Active Duty Families Federal Employee Families working outside the borders of the USA Homeschooling Families Active Duty attending faith formation at Civilian Parishes www.amsfamilyfaithassessment.com

Putting faith on the hands of families. AMS Family Faith Passport PCS Reporting Tool Grades 3-8

AMS Family Faith Assessment Year-Round Process Family Assessment (September-October) –initial faith knowledge status to plan (Catechetical leaders, catechists and parents) Faith Learning (November-April) –family faith growth and accompaniment/support at home to foster households of faith and charity: [prayer and faith sharing at dinner table or car ride, homily reinforcement, etc.] Student Only Assessment (April-May) –formed disciples Parents and students can access the Assessment online from anywhere in the world as long as they have internet connection.

Connecting Catechists Worldwide AMS Catechists Talk

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Plus… Forming Disciples Blog Online Conferences Online Trainings Workshop Video Recording Advent / Lenten Reflections

Putting adults, youth and children in communion and intimacy with Jesus Christ….