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Crowd-sourced resources for Ministers in response to Covid-19
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new resources will be added as they become available.
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TYPE / NAME OF RESOURCEWEB LINKSOURCENOTES / ADDITIONAL INFO
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DIOCESAN / NATIONAL MINISTRY ORG RESOURCES
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Archdiocese of Detroit Resourceshttps://www.aod.org/emergencyresponseCertification Office
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Catholic Apostolate Center Covid-19 Resource Pagehttps://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/covid-19.htmlCatholic Apostolate CenterCurated resources on various aspects of ministry and strategy during the pandemic
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Catholic Campus Ministry Association Covid-19 Resource Pagehttps://www.ccmanetwork.org/covid19CCMA
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Catholic Health Association Covid-19 Resources Pagehttps://www.chausa.org/newsroom/coronavirus-resourcesCHAseries of resources related to spiritual, physical, emotional well-being and practice resources for those in the health care field
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Article: NATS Panel of Experts Lays Out Sobering Future for Singers: "No Vaccine, No Safe Public Singing"https://www.middleclassartist.com/post/nats-panel-of-experts-lays-out-sobering-future-for-singers-no-vaccine-no-safe-public-singingNational Association of Teachers of Singing, American Choral Directors Association et. alDetailed discussion of the conditions of singing and its impact on possible spread of the virus and the implications for performance / choral engagements
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Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions Covid-19 Resourceshttps://fdlc.org/covidFDLCLiturgical directives for Triduum, online Masses, etc.
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For Your Marriagehttps://www.foryourmarriage.org/for-leadersUSCCB / Laity, Marriage, Family Life & YouthMarriage & Family Life Directors resources
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https://portumatrimonio.org/novedades/recursos-para-responder-al-covid-19/ USCCB / Laity, Marriage, Family Life & YouthRecursos en espanol
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Justice for Immigrants Covid-19 Resource Pagehttps://justiceforimmigrants.org/covid-19-resource-page/USCCB / Migration & Refugee Services
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National Advisory Team on Young Adult Ministryhttps://bit.ly/yamcovid-19USCCB/ Laity, Marriage, Family Life & YouthYoung Adult ministry resources
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National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry Covid-19 Pagehttps://nfcym.org/covid19/NFCYM
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National Assocation for Lay Ministry Covid-19 Pagehttps://www.nalm.org/page/Covid19NALMsome resources are member only access
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National Association of Catholic Chaplains Covid-19 Pagehttps://www.nacc.org/resources/coronavirus-resources/NACCprayers, guidance for chaplains providing pastoral care, related news of care for the sick and more
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National Association of Pastoral Musicians Covid-19 Pagehttps://npm.org/resources-in-light-of-covid-19/NPMavailable to all. Gathered from various music resources
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National Association of Pastoral Musicianshttps://npm.org/npm-dmmd-resources/NPMformation opportunties updated weekly to assist music ministers during time away from ministry. Resources are open to all regardless of membership status.
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National Conference for Catechetical Leadershiphttps://nccl.org/groups/?covid-19-discussion-and-resouces/NCCLGroup for NCCL members for Covid-19 resourcing
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https://nccl.org/conference/witness/ NCCLMay Online "Witness" Events for resourcing catechetical leaders- taking the place of an in-person convention
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USCCB Covid-19 Pagehttp://usccb.org/coronavirusUSCCBspiritual, prayers, family, education resources, growing list
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Pastoral juvenil, Youth and Young Adult Ministry during Covid-19 Crisishttps://vencuentro.org/pastoral-juvenil-youth-and-young-adults/V Encuentroassist Hispanic/Latino pastoral ministers, parents
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES These financial support resources are provided 'as is' with no guarantee. It is the responsibility of dioceses, parishes and other organizations to consult with appropriate legal and financial professionals to determine what is possible for them.
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Article: How Parishes Can Avoid Laying Off Staffhttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughcatholiclenses/2020/03/how-parishes-can-avoid-laying-off-staff/Patheos Blogsome helpful starter guidance on how to make use of CARES Act loan availability to assist in payroll
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The Federal CARES Act & Paycheck Protection Program Resources
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CARES Act Provision Backgrounder for Nonprofit Resourcinghttps://www.dropbox.com/s/2rqb5hy2bhyz6e7/CARES%20Act%20Provisions%20Relevant%20to%20Catholic%20Institutions%203.26.20%206pm.docx?dl=0USCCB / Catholic EducationInformation as of March 26, 2020
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Further CARES Act Coronavirus Relief for Nonprofits Infohttps://www.dropbox.com/s/jxere4c2tju1168/Further%20Summaries%20of%20CARES%20Act%20Possible%20Relief%20Avenues%20for%20Nonprofits.docx?dl=0USCCB / Catholic EducationInformation as of March 26, 2020
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Affiliation Rules Applicable to U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Programhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Affiliation%20rules%20overview%20%28for%20public%29.pdfU.S. Treasuryas of April 3, 2020
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program (Interim Final Rule)https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/SBA%20IFR%202.pdfU.S. Small Business Administrationas of April 2, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Participation of Faith-Based Organizations in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programhttps://files.constantcontact.com/ec9baf35001/a4a886cb-1e12-4580-9dd0-96eed1fef101.pdfU.S. Small Business Administrationas of April 3, 2020
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Music Heals: An Emergency Assistance Fund for Church Musicianshttp://www.liturgicalcomposers.net/musichealsLiturgical Composers Forum
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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
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Vatican Dicastery Promoting Integral Human Development Covid-19 Commissionhttp://www.humandevelopment.va/en/vatican-covid-19.htmlDicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Resources being deployed by the Holy See for a global response to Covid-19
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Blog: Don't Let's Start Agan Too Quickly (Paul Inwood)https://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2020/04/28/dont-lets-start-again-too-quickly/Pray Tell Blog Paul Inwood, a liturgical composer and practitioner reflects on the theological and pastoral issues of what re-opening looks like
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Blog: Clericalism and the Pandemic (Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM)https://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2020/04/18/clericalism-and-the-pandemic/Pray Tell BlogFr. Jim Sabak, a liturgist, reflects on how certain approaches to online liturgies and other activities during Covid-19 reflect a mentality that is not well suited for the moment
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Catholic Medical Association - Road Map to Re-Opening Our Churches Safelyhttps://www.cathmed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Road-Map-to-Opening-Our-Churches12May20V2.pdfCatholic Medical AssociationAn infographic-style document that provides straightforward and careful guidance about the re-opening of churches during the pandemic
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eBreviaryhttps://ebreviary.com/eBreviarydaily Liturgy of the Hours in PDF formats
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FDLC Guidance for Re-Opening Churcheshttps://fdlc.org/sites/default/files/files/Re-Opening_Summary_FDLC.pdfFederation of Diocesan Liturgical CommissonsGuidance from professional organization of diocesan liturgical directors for consideration as bishops seek to re-open churches for sacramental life
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RCIA Calendar for scheduling initiation rites outside of usual timeshttps://teamrcia.com/2020/04/an-rcia-calendar-for-celebrating-the-initiation-rites-outside-the-usual-times/TeamRCIAinformation for those working with catechumens and candidates for full communion
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MINISTER SELF CARE
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St. Luke's Institute - Resiliency Resourceshttps://www.sliconnect.org/resiliency/SLIfree prayer techniques, spiritual responses to stress, etc.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING / BUDGET
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Webinar: Communications Strategies During Times of Crisishttps://youtu.be/zDfLpud2Hu8Catholic Apostolate Center / Diocese of BridgeportThe social communications director for the Diocese of Bridgeport and the Catholic Apostolate Center provide a webinar on good strategies for communication using social media and technology platforms during crises - a focus on strategy, not just technique
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Lead Your Business Through the Coronavirus Crisishttps://www.dropbox.com/s/8bzj7zu1gms4j4b/Crisis%20Management%20-%20HBR%20Feb%202020.pdf?dl=0Harvard Business Review
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Leadership Roundtable Covid-19 Resourceshttps://leadershiproundtable.org/what-we-do/our-resources/covid/Leadership Roundtable
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Sample Goals / Objectives for Parish Missionhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/etjf7mc0yx1rjqe/COVID-19%20-%20Pastoral%20Master%20Plan%20Template.docx?dl=0St. Patrick's Parish, Ravenna, NYan upstate New York parish's plan with proper names removed (St. Patrick's Parish, Ravenna, NY)
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Article: Responding to coronavirus: The minimum viable nerve centerhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/43fgq9sgpnw05zo/Responding%20to%20Corona%20and%20Minimum%20Viable%20Nerve%20Ctr%20-%20McKinsey%20March%202020.pdf?dl=0McKinsey & Co.
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Article: The Coronavirus Crisis Doesn't Have to Lead to Layoffs https://hbr-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/hbr.org/amp/2020/03/the-coronavirus-crisis-doesnt-have-to-lead-to-layoffsHarvard Business Reviewby Atta Tarki, Paul Levy, and Jeff Weiss - reflecting on shared sacrifice models for a way to avoid or reduce job eliminations
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Helping Catholic Dioceses and Parishes Respond Well to COVID-19https://www.dropbox.com/s/y3yhpxd76rfbj9c/DivineRenovationPastoralResponseResource.pdf?dl=0Divine RenovationFocus on communication, meeting, ministry action and financial needs
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Pastoral Care in Response to Traumahttps://beyonddisaster.bible/ (Scroll to bottom: "Resources for Churches" for Beyond Trauma (Catholic Edition)American Bible SocietyThis page has various resources on pastoral response to trauma and includes the Beyond Trauma (Catholic Edition) - a free resource which reflects a Catholic perspective on this pastoral care. Available in English and Spanish with Leader's Guides.
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