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Catechist Enrichment Day 2010
The Generosity of God's Love!
What a great experience it is to come together with other Catechists from around the Diocese and share our lived experiences! Each one of us is called by God to this ministry and we have found that having opportunities to grow and learn from one another is such a wonderful blessing. We hope that you will join us for our annual ‘Catechist Day of Enrichment’---and that each of us might encounter the Living Christ more deeply!
Date: September 18, 2010
Location: Ste. Marie Hevey School Building, 281 Cartier St., Manchester, NH
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Download the registration form (pdf)
Catechetical Formation Calendar of Events 2010-2011
Download Calendar of Events (pdf)
Resources for Life Long Faith Formation
Resources for parish and home use are available through a variety of publishers and on their Web sites. Check these and others to use personally and/or with children, teens and adults of all ages:
http://www.americancatholic.org
http://www.cmdnet.org
http://www.harcourtreligion.com
http://www.liquori.org
http://www.loyolapress.org
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistries
http://osv.com
http://www.pastoralplanning.org
http://www.pflaum.com
http://sacredspace.ie
http://usccb.org
http://www.ltp.org
The Catholic Faith and Family Bible, developed by the Center for Ministry Development in partnership with Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division, is now available. For more information and/or to place a pre-publication order at a 20% discount ($23.99), go to http://www.catholicfaithandfamilybible.org
Catechetical Formation Core Team
The Catechetical Formation Core Team serve as an advisory body to the diocesan director of Catechetical Formation.
The team represents a variety of backgrounds, depth of experience in catechetical ministry, diversity of parish communities and various geographical locations in the diocese. The members of the Catechetical Formation Team are:
- Bridget Goudreau, Good Shepherd & Holy Family Parishes, Berlin-Gorham
- Gertrude Hammond, St. Katherine Drexel Parish, Alton - Wolfeboro
- Jennifer Lajoie, St. John Neumann Parish, Merrimack
- Colleen Lang, St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester
- Anita Plourde, Director, Catholic Faith Formation Center, Keene
Curriculum
- Sacramental Preparation Guidelines
- Curriculum Guidelines K-8
- Safe Environment Curriculum
- Conformity List of Texts
- Curriculum Framework for Catholic High Schools Published
- Curriculum Framework Adaptation for Parishes (usccb.org)
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
- Resources for High School Catechesis
- PNCEA Resources - The Eucharistic Community
- Resource for Renewal of Parish Religious Education Programs
- National Directory for Catechesis
- United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
- Price List (pdf)
- Epi Pen Use Form(pdf)
- Medication Permission Form (Parent Permission to Dispense Medication)(pdf)
- Faith Formation Registration Form(Word)
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
Heidi Champagne, 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: hchampagne@rcbm.org