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Fostering a Culture of Welcoming-Post Baptismal

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to nurturing a welcoming and supportive parish environment in the days and weeks following Baptism. This session is designed for catechists, parish ministers, Ocia coordinators, and all who care deeply about bridging sacramental moments with meaningful, ongoing pastoral ministry. Why This Matters Cultivating Community: Baptism is not just […]

Nutriendo una Cultura de Bienvenida PostBautismal

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Únase a nosotros para una tarde inspiradora dedicada a cultivar un ambiente parroquial acogedor y de apoyo en los días y semanas posteriores al Bautismo. Esta sesión está diseñada para catequistas, ministros parroquiales, coordinadores del RICA y todos aquellos que desean vincular los momentos sacramentales con un acompañamiento pastoral continuo y significativo. Inscribete

Faith & Science Workshop

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Learn practical ways to teach faith and science in your faith formation class, discovering how the two can complement each other to guide students toward a deeper understanding of God’s creation.Cost: $15 Register

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Cuestiones Canonicas en el Proceso de Iniciacion Cristiana

Zoom

Únase a la Oficina de Evangelización y Ministerio Catequético para una sesión informativa sobre los aspectos canónicos del proceso de iniciación cristiana. Este evento por Zoom está diseñado para catequistas, miembros del equipo de RCIA y cualquier persona involucrada en el Orden de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (OCIA). Adquiera una comprensión más profunda de las […]

Canonical Issues in the Process of Christian Initiation

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Join the Office for Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry for an insightful session on the canonical aspects of the Christian initiation process. This Zoom event is designed for catechists, OCIA team members, and anyone involved in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). Gain a deeper understanding of the Church's canonical guidelines to effectively support […]

How to Teach a Bible Study Session

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Learn practical strategies to lead engaging and meaningful Bible study sessions. This workshop will guide you through preparing lessons, facilitating discussion, and helping participants connect Scripture to their daily lives. Perfect for catechists, ministry leaders, or anyone passionate about deepening their understanding of the Bible. Why Attend: Gain step-by-step methods for planning and leading Bible […]

Infancy Narratives Workshop

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Explore the rich stories of Jesus’ birth as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This workshop will examine each Gospel’s unique perspective, highlighting why the infancy narratives are independent accounts rather than concurrent events. Participants will gain insight into the theological emphasis, literary style, and historical context of these foundational Gospel texts.Why Attend:Understand […]

Women in the Bible

Diocesan Pastoral Center 3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, United States

Dive into the stories of women in Scripture, from the genealogies in Matthew’s Gospel to the early Church. Explore why Matthew highlights four women among the 42 names in Jesus’ genealogy and uncover their roles in God’s salvation plan, including Eve, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah. Examine New Testament figures such as Mary Magdalene, Martha, and […]

About the Coat of Arms

Bishop Pulido’s coat of arms is divided into four quarters with wavy horizontal lines from top to bottom. The blue and white lines represent the Blessed Virgin Mary. They also suggest water, which alludes to Jesus washing the feet of His disciples and to the waters of baptism. The red and gold lines represent the Holy Spirit and fire. The colors also can be seen as referring to the Blood that (along with water) poured from Jesus’ side at His crucifixion, as well as to the bread (gold) and wine (red) transformed into the Eucharist. At the center is a roundel featuring a symbolic representation of the “mandatum” (washing of the feet), which he believes exemplifies service to all humanity. The roundel’s outer edge is a line composed of small humps; it is borrowed from the coat of arms of the Diocese of Yakima, where Bishop Pulido served as a priest before being named a bishop.

About the Coat of Arms

Bishop Pham’s coat of arms combines the Diocese of San Diego’s coat of arms on the left side, and his on the right. On his, a red boat on a blue ocean sits on diagonal lines suggesting a fisherman’s net. This symbolizes his ministry as a “fisher of men,” as well as how his own father had been a fisherman. The boat is also a symbol of the Church, which is referred to as the “barque of Peter.” At the center of the sail is a red beehive (a symbol of the bishop’s baptismal patron saint, St. John Chrysostom, known as a “honey-tongued” preacher). The beehive is surrounded by two green palm branches (an ancient symbol of martyrdom; the bishop’s ancestors were among Vietnam’s first martyrs). The eight red tongues of fire around the boat are a symbol of the Holy Spirit and a representation of the diversity of ethnic communities.

About the Coat of Arms

The coat of arms combines symbols that reflect Bishop Bejarano’s spiritual life and priestly ministry. The main part of the shield shows four wavy vertical lines on a gold background. These represent flowing waters. This alludes to his chosen motto and also symbolizes the graces that come from the Divine life to quench our thirst for God. The upper third of the shield is red because it is borrowed from the coat of arms of the Order of Mercy, of which the Bishop’s patron saint, Raymond Nonnatus, was a member. The central symbol resembles a monstrance because St. Raymond is often depicted holding one. The Eucharist is Bishop Bejarano’s inspiration for his vocation. It was through the Eucharist that he received his call to the priesthood at age seven and which keeps his faith and his ministry going. It represents the call to offer oneself as a living sacrifice. The monstrance is flanked on either side by an image of the Sacred Heart, alluding to the mercy of God and echoing the idea of a sacrificial offering of oneself united to the sacrifice of Christ, and of a rose for Our Lady. It is an allusion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, and highlights the bishop’s Hispanic heritage.

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