I am hoping to send out a Newsletter every couple of months with important dates and some inspiration.  Please use the links below to view a PDF copy of the email attachments.

Thank you for all you do in guiding our children along their Faith Journey!

God Bless,
Darleen

• October 2018
• December 2018
• March 2019
• August 2019

 

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To all Catechetical Leaders;
 
We are close to finalizing the catechist training schedule for Fall, 2019 and wanted to share with you what we have planned thus far.
 
Two master-level courses will be held at the Chancery Building, Worcester. Introduction to Scripture begins on September 26^th and Introduction to Creed begins on October 2^nd. Each course has a total of 8 sessions. We are happy to bring back the opportunity for catechists to take basic-level courses online. The Scriptures will run from October 6^th to October 27^th and the Creed course from November 10^th to December 1^st. For those catechists who prefer a more personal experience, we are offering Morality at Our Lady of the Lake, Leominster beginning October 22^nd. This is a 4-session course.
 
Course and registration information for the above has been attached. We have 2 more courses planned but not yet confirmed. We are working on an Introduction to the Ministry of the Catechist course where a catechist can complete 3 sessions in one day—hopefully on Saturday, November 2^nd. Also, our Advent Retreat—Spirituality of the Catechist—has been scheduled for Sunday, December 8^th ---time and place to be announced. Please watch your email the next few weeks for updates on these classes. We would appreciate it if you would pass this information along to your catechists.
 
Thank you!
 
Tina Romeo
Diocese of Worcester
Office of Religious Education
49 Elm Street
Worcester, MA  01609
Phone:  508-929-4303
Fax:  508-753-7180
tromeo@worcesterdiocese.org
worcesterdiocese.org/religious-education

Get more details for each course from the links below:
Fall 2019 Basic Certification
Fall 2019 Master Catechist
Fall 2019 Echoes of Faith Emmaus Edition

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What a wonderful afternoon we experienced at our meeting on Sunday, August 19, 2018 - Sharing our thoughts about what worked and what can be improved; Opening ourselves up to God's call to guide our youth at every stage of their Faith education!

Below is a list of the resources included in the packets handed out.  If you would like to see additional resources added to this web page, please send requests (or information) to Darleen Farland for consideration at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.
 

• Basic Arrival and Departure Guidelines
• He Will Give You the Light and Strength You Need
• Job Description for Parish Catechist
• Lesson Plan Template
• "Living As Missionary Disciples" by Bishop Robert McManus
• Our Mission Is To Make Parents Disciples
• Your Step-by-Step Guide to Catechist Certification (See additional information below)
• Systematic Learning: Components and Context

Grade Specific References:

• Key Concepts in Curriculum: Primary (Grades 1-3)
• Key Concepts in Curriculum: Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
• Key Concepts in Curriculum: Young Adolescent (Grades 7-9)
• Key Concepts in Curriculum: Older Adolescent (Grades 10-12)

 

 

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The Office of Religious Education, through RCL Benziger’s Echoes 3.0 program, is pleased to offer online courses towards Basic Catechist Certification. Take courses in the comfort of your own home in English or Spanish, log into the courses any time of day or night, and share ideas with other catechists from throughout the Worcester Diocese through the interactive discussion board.  See the PDF document here for upcoming Summer and Fall 2018 Classes.

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