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

• February 2020
• November 2019
• August 2019
• March 2019
• December 2018
• October 2018

 

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These resources may be helpful at this challenging times in the world.

• A Faith Response to the Coronavirus
• Coronavirus Response Lesson

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Dear Catechists and Aides,

I wanted to share the info below. Please let me know if you are interested in attending the Lenten Day Retreat, which is right here at St. Mary's. If so, there is no cost since the RE program has funds for catechist/aides enrichment and training. Also, please know I will arrange for coverage, if necessary for any class you teach if the time overlaps in any way. You all are so important in this parish ministry and I think it's equally important to nourish our own spiritual growth so that we have much to offer our students.

Please also let me know if you are interested in the online or in person training courses. We will also reimburse registration costs for these courses after successful completion.

Darleen

Beyond Introduction to the Ministry of the Catechist, Winter, 2020

Catechist Certification Information

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New Courses Just Added! Catechist Certification Courses   Beginning on February 25, 2020, the ORE will be starting 2 master-level classes. Introduction to Morality will be held at St. Anna School, Leominster and Introduction to Church History will be held at the Chancery Building in Worcester. These are 8-week courses and fulfill the requirements for Master Catechist certification. Basic level courses are being offered on The Church. One will be an online course beginning February 9th. For those who prefer a more personal experience, sessions will be held at Our Lady of the Lake, Leominster beginning February 11th. Information & Registration

 

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More details and Registration Form can be found here.  You will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course.

Any questions, please contact Darleen Farland at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org. 

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Check out all the wonderful content available from Loyola Press here.

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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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