Religious Education
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November is Religious Education Month
In celebration of Religious Education Month this November, the Diocese of Manchester is honoring those who have brought the Good News of Jesus Christ’s message to many new generations of Catholics. In a four-part series this month we will ask some of our Catechetical Leaders to talk about what their ministry means to them.
Each week new ideas on how families can celebrate Religious Education Month are found in the profiles featuring some of our Catechetical Leaders.
- Article: The Wisdom of Our Mentors by Kathy Hendricks
- Prayer for Catechists (pdf)
- Profile: Finding a Deeper Relationship with Christ - Sr. Lucie Ducas, CSC
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Article: Pay Attention to the Wisdom Figures by Janet Schaeffler, OP
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Profile: Coming Full Circle ~ The Story of One Catechist
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Anita Plourde
- New! Profile: One Path Leading to Catechetical Ministry - Catherine Kinnon
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Coming Soon!
Profile:
Reaching Out & Sharing Jesus' Love ~ Reflections from Two Catechetical Leaders - Sister Marie Mansfield, S.G.M. and Sister Helen Georges, S.G.M.
New Catechetical Resources
Resource for Family SpiritualityAt Home with our Faith from Claretian Publications offers ideas, insight and inspiration to help make a difference in family spirituality. Published nine times a year this resource offers suggestions to help parents feel confident in handing on the faith to their children. The four-page newsletter can be distributed through religious education programs, Catholic schools, parish reading rack, sacrament preparation sessions or through the parish bulletin. Individual subscriptions and discounted rates for bulk orders are available. For more information about this and other resources go to www.claretianpublications.org.
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On-Going Formation Opportunities
Fashion Me A People (Orlando, Florida) - January 8, 2009New & Nearly New Catechetical Leaders & Youth Ministers Workshop 2 - February 2009
Affirming Strengths, Promoting Growth: A Self-Assessment Process (Manchester)- March 19, 2009
NEW! National Conference for Catechetical Leadership (Detroit, MI) - April 27 - 30, 2009
Saint Paul and His Vision for the Christian Community (Concord) - May 2, 2009
Annual Retreat for Catechetical Leaders & Pastoral Associates (Biddeford Pool, Maine)- May 18, 2009
The Echoes Plus series continued.
Winter courses include: Catholic Morality, Prayer, Spirituality, and Introduction to Scripture
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Presenter: Janet Leroux, Coordinator, CLC
Location: Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Laconia
Pre-registration is required.
Contact: Janet Leroux, (603) 524-7503
Fashion Me A People, January 8-10, 2009 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort Hotel, Orlando, Florida, is the third international gathering on lifelong faith formation. For detailed information about presentations and speakers, go to http://www.cmdnet.org .
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New & Nearly New Catechetical Leaders & Youth Ministers Workshop 2
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February 10, 2009 (Place TBA)
A workshop based on the National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers. Prayer and ritual are built into this experience which will be held at Joseph House, Manchester.
Save the date: March 19 – 20, 2009
An information flyer with registration form will be available soon.
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National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
"Belong, Engage, Believe" ~ "Pertenecer, Comprometer, Creer"
- Join us to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us."
- Network with other catechetical leaders
- Learn more about the Strength Finder approach to "What's right with people."
- Get numerous theological updates
- Socialize at the Harcourt reception, the Our Sunday Visitor brunch, and the Sadlier event
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Participate in the election of officers
Download the informational flyer. (pdf)
For additional information or to register visit: www.nccl.org
Saint Paul and His Vision for the Christian Community (Concord)
Mary Birmingham is Director for Liturgy and Christian Initiation at the Church of our Saviour in Cocoa Beach, FL. She serves as a team member for the North American Forum on the Catechumenate and she is the author of Year-Round Catechumenate, published by Liturgy Training Publications.
Paul could easily be regarded as the architect of community life as it is celebrated and experienced in parishes today. Paul is an icon for us as we seek to follow our baptismal call to establish the reign of God in our midst. He is an icon for parish ministers. Thus he has much to teach us. Through a process of presentation, dialogue and sharing we will explore what Paul has to teach us.
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, Concord
Presenter: Mary Birmingham
Click here to register online.
Click here for a list of other Year of St. Paul events.
Annual Retreat for Catechetical Leaders & Pastoral Associates (Biddeford Pool, Maine)
Location: Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford Pool, Maine
Director: Ms Barbara Smith, former Diocesan Director for Catechesis and Initiation, Portland, Maine
Watch eNews for more details.
An information flyer with registration form will be available soon.
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Curriculum
- Sacramental Preparation Guidelines
- Curriculum Guidelines K-8
- Safe Environment Curriculum
- Conformity List of Texts
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Curriculum Framework for Catholic High Schools Published
Catechetical Leaders
- DRE, CRE, FRE Certification
- Professional Development Record (pdf)
- Lay Ministry Formation Program "Called to Servant Leadership" (pdf)
- Professional Organizations:
- Application for Diocesan Certification (pdf)
Catechists
- Certification
- Lay Ministry Formation Program "Called to Discipleship" (pdf)
- Catechist Profiles: Three Catechists Share Their Stories
Resources
- Resources for all ages
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Resources for High School Catechesis
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PNCEA Resources - The Eucharistic Community
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Resource for Renewal of Parish Religious Education Programs
- National Directory for Catechesis
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
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Religious Education Month Poster - Color
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- Price List (pdf)
Ministry Opportunities
View ministry opportunities available in our parishes.
Contact Us
Please contact us for information on:
- facilitating parish meetings
- presentations
- workshops
- retreat/days or evenings of reflection
Mary Ellen Mahon, Director
Diocese of Manchester
153 Ash Street, P.O. Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
Phone: (603) 669-3100 x159
Fax: (603) 669-0377
E-mail:
memahon@rcbm.org
Donna Curran, Department Secretary
Diocese of Manchester
153 Ash Street, P.O. Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
Phone: (603) 669-3100 x173
Fax: (603) 669-0377
E-mail:
dcurran@rcbm.org