Arise: Restoring Catholic Life after the Pandemic

“He has risen; he is not here; see the place where they laid him.”
– Mark 16:6

The period immediately following the lifting of the COVID19 restrictions requires us to be ready to assist people to reintegrate into an active, in person engagement with parish life. Below you will find plentiful resources, guidelines, recommendations and directives for parishes and Archdiocesan institutions for the period following the lifting of the COVID19 restrictions.  May the Holy Spirit descend upon us and conform our response to the will of Jesus Christ! 

For a spiritual resources and supports during the COVID19 restrictions, visit: archphila.org/resources

Archbishop Pérez’ Letter to the Faithful for the Solemnity of Pentecost

 Read the Letter here: English / Español 

Upcoming Events

Liturgy and Sacraments: Guidelines, Directives and Resources

Directives for the “Red” Phase

Directives for the Restricted “Yellow” Phase

Archdiocese of Philadelphia parishes will resume public Masses up to 50% of total church seating capacity during the Restricted “Yellow” Phase, projected to begin on Saturday, June 6. (Documentation: Guidance for In Person Church Gatherings in Pennsylvania, PA Family Institute)

CDC Guidelines

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, by the recommendation of the State of Pennsylvania, follows the CDC guidelines for sanitation. For CDC sanitation guidelines, consult these pages:

From the PA Health Department: Guidance for Children wearing masks

Liturgical and Sacramental Resources

The Thomistic Institute, COVID19 and the Sacraments
The Thomistic Institute has helped convene a working group of infectious disease experts, medical professionals, scientists, and Catholic theologians who are in the process of developing detailed guide for how Catholic sacraments can be provided in the midst of the current pandemic, in accord with the current standards issued by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Simple Chant Melody for the “Act of Spiritual Communion” prayer 
by Andrew Puntel, Guna Pantele, Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Matz, St. John Neumann Parish
This nonmensural setting of the Liguori text is optionally supported by contemporary Gospel chords suitable for organ, piano, or guitar. The song is appropriate for livestream Masses during social distancing and can become part of one’s prayer life before the Blessed Sacrament or to link the events of the day to reception of the Eucharist at Mass.  The musical setting, arrangements, and all video and audio materials have been made freely available for Liturgical broadcast/streaming use in 2020.   

Webinars - Past and Upcoming

Upcoming Arise Webinars

Past Arise Webinars

Returning to Mass Testimonial Videos - English / Español / Vietnamese

Returning to Mass Testimonial Videos

The Returning to Mass videos are a compilation of testimonies from local Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholics about their excitement to return to Mass after their prolonged fast from the Eucharist during the COVID19 restrictions.  They are designed to inspire confidence and joy in returning to Mass and a sense of “rising from the tomb” with Christ as we emerge from the difficult period of lock down. Archdiocesan parishes and institutions are especially welcome to use these videos as part of their invitation to parishioners to return to church as public Masses resume.  

English Video

Video en español

Video in Vietnamese

Arise: The Podcast

  • Coming soon!

Resurrection & Restoration: Easter Video Series - English / Español

Resurrection & Restoration: Archbishop’s Easter Video Series

The Arise: Resurrection and Restoration Easter video series breaks open the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and his power to bring us new life in the midst of the pandemic. It is also designed to help us transition back into “in person” life in the Church as the COVID19 restrictions slowly lift.  These short videos, given by dynamic local speakers, will offer a teaching on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its power to restore our lives here and now, and why the “in person” nature of our life as Catholics is so important.
Share this series with others!

Resurección y restauración – Serie de videos de pascua, del Arzobispo

La serie de videos de Pascua, Levántate: Resurrección y Restauración, abre el misterio de la Resurrección de Jesús y su poder para traernos una nueva vida en medio de la pandemia. También está diseñada para ayudarnos a regresar a la vida «en persona», en la Iglesia, al ser levantadas lentamente las restricciones de COVID-19. Estos videos cortos, ofrecidos por oradores locales dinámicos, ofrecerán una enseñanza sobre la resurrección de Jesucristo, su poder para restaurar nuestras vidas aquí y ahora, y por qué la naturaleza de nuestra vida «en persona», como católico, es tan importante.

¡Ayúdanos a correr la voz!

Evangelization - Inviting People Home

From the Office for the New Evangelization, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

To share your own ideas or suggestions for helping inactive Catholics reconnect with your parish during the COVID crisis and transition period, send an email to Meghan Cokeley.

Run a Catholic Christian Outreach evangelization group online

Looking for a way to Evangelize Online in a simple yet powerful way?  During these unprecedented times of isolation, how can we continue our mission of evangelization amidst the COVID-19 pandemic? Come learn how!  Amber Zolc, CCO Consultant for Parish Outreach, with over 17 years of worldwide CCO missionary experience discusses how to lead CCO’s Discovery Series Online based on her own recent experience.   Further, CCO is making all Leader Guides and Participant Guides available online for FREE during this time of isolation.   
More info: 

Contact Meghan Cokeley (mcokeley@archphila.org) or Gina Mesko (gmesko@archphila.org) for more info.

How to Run a ChristLife Evangelization Course Online
The ChristLife evangelization ministry has made their Discovering, Following and Sharing Christ courses available online to enable parishes to continue to draw people into the saving love of Jesus Christ even during the pandemic restrictions.  Explore the links below to learn how:

Newly Released on Formed.org!
Series: The Search – Why are We Here? What’s Life All About? What Happens When We Die? (Starting May 6)
The Search is an innovative video series that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from multiple fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence.   Whether you’re a practiced inquirer or a jaded skeptic, The Search will speak to you. You may be reassured by some parts, and challenged by others. Either way, you’ll find a lot here to think about. And when all is said and done, life’s questions demand to be answered.  Are you ready for The Search?
More Info:

Communications and Social Media

Webinar for Parishes

Webinar: How to Set Up an Effective Electronic Communications Plan on Short Notice
This webinar is for parishes that wish to put in place a simple, effective electronic communications plan for their parish, which will enable them to communicate quickly and clearly with their parishioners during the post-pandemic period and beyond. Watch here: Click here to watch this webinar

Webinar handouts and slides:

Resources for Electronic Communication

Arise Banners for Social Media

FlockNote.com Email and Texting Tool for Parishes

Other Mass Email Communication Tools

Tips and Instructional Videos

Resources for Restoring Parish Life

Resources & Online Events for Parishes

Catholic Leadership Institute Parish Consultants
With Pennsylvania presumably preparing to lift the suspension of public Masses in the next few weeks, the list of considerations for an individual parish to consider is extensive. Regardless of where you are in your process, Catholic Leadership Institute would like to help you develop your plan and support you during this challenging time. Catholic Leadership Institute will provide a consultant free of charge to help your parish brainstorm, strategize and develop your reopening plan in alignment with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ARISE Post-Pandemic Task Force.

 

Webinar: How to Set Up an Effective Electronic Communications Plan on Short Notice
This webinar is for parishes that wish to put in place a simple, effective electronic communications plan for their parish, which will enable them to communicate quickly and clearly with their parishioners during the post-pandemic period and beyond. Hosted by the Archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization and Office for Communications.

Fundraising and Parish Finances

Parish Support Initiative
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia has launched the Parish Support Initiative in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help meet the needs of parishes who have been directly impacted by coronavirus. We understand that the suspension of public Masses has impacted parish communities in many ways. This initiative enables and encourages individuals to directly support their home parish, or a parish in need, during the pandemic.

Information about this initiative is also being shared by the Archdiocese as part of the live streaming broadcasts of Masses celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Those interested in donating to the Parish Support Initiative should visit SupportMyParish.org, or click here.

Below are additional resources for pastors and parishioners to learn more about the Parish Support Initiative:

Other Resources for Parishes

Resources for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community

opdarchphilly.org The home page of the Office for Persons with Disabilities lists Archdiocesan and other spiritual and practical support resources for parishes and individuals with disabilities and their family members.  To receive email or text updates from the office, please text OPD to 84576. 
 
www.DeafCatholicPhilly.org The home page of the Deaf Apostolate provides the links to Our Daily Hope Vlog, live-streamed daily and Sunday Masses in American Sign Language and other resources to serve the Deaf Catholic Community during this time. To receive email or text updates from the Deaf Apostolate, please text deafcatholic to 84576. 
 
https://vimeopro.com/cancanpro/saint-stories This resource created by the Deaf Apostolate has 20 short video  stories of saints with easy to follow lesson plans and activities.  The videos are in American Sign Language, with spoken and captioned English and Spanish. Great to use for children, teens and adults. CLICK HERE for free access to videos and lesson plans.
 

Recursos en Español

«Iglesia Viva», un programa bilingüe por Facebook Live – Todos los martes a las 8:00pm
Recursos de la Oficina para Católicos Hispanos

Boletín informativo mensual de la Oficina para Católicos Hispanos, una forma de mantenerse en comunicación con la comunidad arquidiocesana.

Página web donde encontrará informaciones de misas y parroquias que trabajan con la comunidad hispana.

Página de Facebook donde encontrará noticias diarias de la comunidad, así como la misa dominical y otras informaciones.

Otros recursos

  1. Herramientas para la pastoral en línea
  2. Recursos para la Oración, Adoración y Misa en el Hogar
  3. Formación en la Fe
  4. Recursos para Padres y Familias
  5. Pastoral Juvenil
  6. Recursos para Niños
  7. Recursos para personas con discapacidades y la comunidad sorda.
  8. Oraciones – Prayers

More information coming soon.

¿Preguntas? Email a hispanos@archphila.org 

Social Services Assistance

Restoring Basic Necessities

ARCHDIOCESAN FOOD ASSISTANCE:
Nutritional Development Services (NDS) and Catholic Social Services (CSS) Family Service Centers support a network of food cupboards throughout the region for those in need, especially during the CCOVID-19 pandemic. Food is available at all cupboards while diapers are only available at CSS sites.  NDS is also sponsoring feeding sites for children where parents can go to receive free breakfasts and lunches twice a week for their families.  No id is required.

List of food cupboards and feeding sites for individuals, families, the elderly and children:

HOTLINE number for assistance: 215-895-3470

Catholic Housing and Community Services
http://chcsphiladelphia.org
Catholic Housing and Community Services (CHCS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a leading provider of senior living services throughout the Philadelphia region. Its staff provides support for seniors and their loved ones through senior programs. Programs include senior housing, senior centers, older adult care management, in-home support programs, elder care helpline, and senior clubs. CHCS’ services aim to help seniors remain in their community and to live with dignity and the highest quality of life.

Assistance with Addiction

RecoveryandHope.org
RecoveryandHope.org offers a number of ways to find treatment for those suffering from the disease of addiction.

Hope in Christ: Spiritual Support for Addiction
This Archdiocesan website lists Catholic ministries and organizations that offer spiritual support and assistance for those who are struggling with addiction.  

More information coming soon

More Events & Resources: Families, Youth and More

Events

June 11-13, 2020
Event: Catholic Marriage Summit
An international gathering of marital experts, presented by Joyful Ever After, and crafted to take your relationship to an entirely new level. The summit brings together the world’s most trusted and inspirational voices to speak on the beauty (and the messiness) of marriage. If you are…

  • Excited about making the good parts of your marriage great…
  • Committed to making the weak parts strong…
  • And open to recharging all the things in between…

The 2020 Catholic Marriage Summit will show you how to get the marriage you want out of the marriage you have.
Speakers: Damon and Melanie Owens of Joyful Ever After, Ted and Beth Sri, Scott and Kimberly Hahn and many more
More information and registration: Click here

Resources for Families

COVID Vaccines and Our Catholic Faith
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the pressure on pharmaceutical companies to produce a vaccine. To date there are more than 100 vaccines under development around the world. Eight of them are in human clinical trials. Seven of them present no moral problems in their production. Only one of them – being made in Australia – uses cell cultures from fetal lung tissue. As more vaccines move into human clinical trials we will research them to identify those which are produced in accord with our Catholic Faith and those which are not. Updated information regarding COVID19 vaccines will be posted here are information becomes available.

  • More information coming soon

The Institute for Family Studies
https://ifstudies.org/
The Institute for Family Studies (IFS) is dedicated to strengthening marriage and family life, and advancing the well-being of children through research and public education. Addressing family life is what we do, and we invite you to learn more about ways to strengthen families in America and around the world.

Communio  
https://crisis.communio.org/
Communio has developed a COVID Crisis Toolbox for Parishes. It includes digital resources and strategies the parish can easily deploy now over email, text, social media, or video conference.

Integrity Restored
https://integrityrestored.com/
The mission of Integrity Restored is to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography addiction. Integrity Restored provides education, training, encouragement, and resources to break free from pornography, heal relationships, and to assist parents in preventing and responding to pornography exposure which is so devastating in the lives of our children.

For Your Marriage
https://www.foryourmarriage.org/
For Your Marriage helps families become places of prayer and faith and navigate the challenges that come with marriage, parenting, extended family relationships, caregiving, and more. It also provides resources for engaged and newly married couples.

Ascension Press
https://ascensionpress.com/pages/parish-resources
Ascension Press offers free parish resources that include videos, podcasts and articles to help parishes and families handle the pandemic and beyond

Agape Catholic Ministries
https://www.agapecatholicministries.com/
Agape Catholic Ministries promotes selfless love among families through the different online ministries they offer: marriage preparation, infant baptismal preparation, Quinceañeras preparation, Natural Family Planning and marriage enrichment.

Office for Life and Family Grief Support
http://phillycatholiclife.org/marriage-and-family/bereavement-ministry/
The Office for Life and Family offers a listing of resources on grief and loss and maintains a directory of Bereavement ministries active throughout the Archdiocese

Nutritional Development Services
http://nutritionaldevelopmentservices.org/
Nutritional Development Services provides access to food for individuals, families and the elderly who suffer food insecurity. 

Catholic Housing and Community Services
http://chcsphiladelphia.org
Catholic Housing and Community Services (CHCS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is a leading provider of senior living services throughout the Philadelphia region. Its staff provides support for seniors and their loved ones through senior programs. Programs include senior housing, senior centers, older adult care management, in-home support programs, elder care helpline, and senior clubs. CHCS’ services aim to help seniors remain in their community and to live with dignity and the highest quality of life.

Resources for Medical Ethics and End of Life Concerns

Bioethics and Life
Bioethics and Life http://phillycatholiclife.org/life-affirming-choices-3/ consists of a team of Bioethics Certified Permanent Deacons that offer pastoral care and counseling to individuals and families facing difficult medical decisions

National Catholic Bioethics Center
The National Catholic Bioethics Center https://ncbcstore.org/ncbc-statement-on-covid19 will soon be releasing ethical guidance on triage policies for access to ventilators in times of pandemic. The free ethical consultation service is fully functional.

Resources for Youth and Young Adults

More Resources

Suggested resources for this page may be sent to phillyevang@archphila.org.