Sunday, December 2, 2018, 2 - 8pm
St. Roch Parish, 334 Main Street, Oxford, MA 01540

Please see the details and registration form here.  Please RSVP and ask about reimbursement requirements to Darleen Farland at dfarland@stmarysgrafton.org.

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Dear Catechists and Aides,

I just wanted to let you know about the upcoming diocesan training opportunities.   Please see attached flyers from the Diocesan Office for Religious Education.   Please let me know if you are interested in attending any and please know we have budgeted monies to reimburse you the cost after successful completion of the training.

Fall 2018 Basic Certification
Fall 2018 Master Catechist

I am grateful for your service to our Religious Education students!

Regards,
Darleen
 

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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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