What a wonderful afternoon we experienced at our meeting on Sunday, August 19th - 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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