Basic Training Program
Basic Training Course
For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
New to the Archdiocese
NEW SITE HAS BEEN ADDED:
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown,
for March 20 & April 24
- This Course is required and must be completed within a 2-year period.
- It consists in 10 sessions offered alternatively: Fridays in Maryknoll and Saturdays at St. Theresa of Infant Jesus Parish, East Bronx.
- In preparation for each session read specified sections of the Handbook as indicated below.
- All experienced Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education can attend individual sessions for updating.
- For certified Directors/Coordinators, each session can satisfy a requirement for renewal of certification.
- To register for entire course, fee is $ 315; by individual session it is $ 40.
- If you have not registered for the entire Basic Training Course and wish to take individual sessions, you may e-mail Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org
- To each session, bring your red Archdiocesan Handbook and a bag lunch/supper.
At entry level:
• the Director of Religious Education has a Masters Degree in religious studies, theology or a related field from an Institution recognized by the Archdiocese of New York. For Directors without courses in educational methodology, the Catechist Formation courses in methodology are required.
• the Coordinator of Religious Education must be certified through the Catechist Formation Program, Levels I and II.
Sept. 11, 2009 - 9:30 to 4:00
Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
Maryknoll Sisters' Center
Sept 12, 2009 - 2:00 to 8:00
Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Teachers:
Sr. Joan Curtin, CND
Director: Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Nov. 14, 2009– 2:00 to 8:00
Professional Practice including Crisis Management
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Archdiocesan Handbook: Legal Section
Personnel Issues including Compensation Guidelines
Developing and Managing the Crisis Management Plan required for the Parish Religious Education Workshop
Crisis Management Workshop from 4:00 to 6:15 which may be taken as a separate workshop.
Fee for Crisis Management Workshop only is $ 15
Teachers
Mrs. Linda DeMarkey
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. JoAnn Griffin
Certified Coordinator of Religious Education
Sr. Teresita Morse
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
page Pro-15 for Directors & Pro-31 for Coordinators
Personnel Guidelines: pages P-3; P-15 to P-37
Administration (job description section): A-23
Entire Parish Handbook Section H-1 to H-42
Family Catechesis Enrichment Day
Nov. 20, 2009 - 10:00 to 2:00
St. Mary's Parish, Marlboro, Ulster County
Nov. 21, 2009 - 10:00 to 2:00
St. Anthony Parish, Bronx
Essential training and professional enrichment in Family Catechesis
The sequel to the Catechetical Office ongoing training in implementing
the Family Catechesis mandate
Presenters:
Judith Dunlop
Religious Education Director for over 30 years and
Nationally known Family Catechesis Expert
Jo Ann Paradise
National Catechetical Consultant for Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division
and Catechetical Administrator in several Parishes in Pittsburgh Diocese
Dec. 4, 2009 – 9:30 to 4:00
Relationship with Catechist
Maryknoll Sisters Center
Vocation to the Ministry of the Catechist
Mandate of Church and New York Bishops
Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting Catechetical Personnel
Catechist Formation Program
Personnel Management
Policies to Prevent Child Abuse
Regular Supervision of Catechist
Building Faith Community
Teachers:
Mrs. Nancy Doran
Director of Catechist Formation
Sr. Zelide Ceccago
Regional Catechetical Director
Sr. Teresita Morse
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders
For Directors: pages Pro-10 & for Coordinators Pro-26;
Developmental Chart: pages DC-7 to DC- 8
Catechist in Third Millenium, page 4
Administration (job description section):
pages A-3 bottom; A-11 to A-12; A-14 top
Catechist Formation: entire section (CF 1 to 22)
Personnel Guidelines: pages P-39 to 56
Feb. 6, 2010 – 2:00 to 8:00 CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 24 IN MIDDLETOWN
Catechesis for Sacraments
St. Teresa, East Bronx
First Penance and First Communion:
Essential Elements of Programs
Texts and Curriculum Materials
Preparation: Liturgy, Parent Component, Role of Clergy
Introduction to RCIA and Catechumenate for Children and Teens
Teachers:
Mr. Oscar Cruz
Director of Adult Faith Formation and the Catechumenage
Mrs. Linda DeMarkey
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Irene Kollar
Certified Director of Religious Education
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-13 # 3
For Coordinators: pages Pro-29 # 3
Developmental Chart: pages DC-13 # 3
Entire Sacrament Programs section: pages A-33 to A-46
Catechetical Program Development I
To be offered twice:
Mar. 6, 2010 – 2:00 to 8:00 at St. Theresa, East Bronx
Mar. 20, 2010 - 9:00 to 3:30 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown
Catechesis for Students with Special Needs
Textbook & Curriculum Materials: Elementary through Sixth
Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis: K through Sixth
Teachers:
Mrs. Linda Fitzsimmons
Regional Catechetical Director
Sr. Kevin John Shields, OP
Regional Catechetical Director
Mrs. Linda Sgammato
Director of Special Religious Education
Preparatory Reading from Handbook
Entire Students with Disabilities Section (A-55 to 62)
Booklet at end of Sacrament Section entitled:
"Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities"
Mar. 27, 2010 (Saturday) - 2:00 to 8:00
Spirituality of Mission for the Director/Coordinator
Maryknoll Priests' Center (NB change of location)
Prayer & Sharing on Mission of Director/Coordinator as expressed in
the Logo of the NY Catechetical Office
How to Prepare & Lead Prayer Experiences for Catechists and Other Adults
Leaders:
Sr. Joan Curtin, CND
Director: Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Mrs. Frances DeFrange
Certified Director of Religious Education
Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Teacher:
Mrs. Virginia Tannacore
Certified Coordinator of Religious Education
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
pages Pro-3 to Pro 6; Pro-13 & 29 #4
April 16, 2010 – 9:30 to 4:00
Catechetical Program Development II
Maryknoll Sisters' Center
Pre-school Catechesis & Catechesis of Good Shepherd
Catechesis for Adolescents and Confirmation:
Textbooks and Curriculum Materials
Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis for Junior High
Confirmation: Theology and Practice
Teaching Sexual Morality to Adolescents
Teachers:
Mrs. Kathleen Alonzo
Director of Adolescent Catechesis, Catechetical Office
Mrs. Laura Esposito
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Linda Sgammato
Director of Pre-school Catechesis and Catechesis of Good Shepherd,
Catechetical Office
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis for Junior High
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-11; Pro 12# 2; Pro-14 # 6
For Coordinators: pages Pro-27: Pro 28 # 2; Pro 30 # 6
Developmental Chart: pages DC-9 to DC-10
April 24, 2010 – 8:30 to 3:00
Catechesis for Sacraments
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, Orange County
First Penance and First Communion:
Essential Elements of Programs
Texts and Curriculum Materials
Preparation: Liturgy, Parent Component, Role of Clergy
Introduction to RCIA and Catechumenate for Children and Teens
Teachers:
Sr. Philomena Fleck, OSB
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Linda DeMarkey
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. Irene Kollar
Certified Director of Religious Education
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-13 # 3
For Coordinators: pages Pro-29 # 3
Developmental Chart: pages DC-13 # 3
Entire Sacrament Programs section: pages A-33 to A-46
April 30, 2010 – 9:30 to 4:00
Communication Skills
Maryknoll Sisters' Center
Relational Skills of Director/Coordinator
Catechetical Presentations: Public Speaking and Written Communications
Organizing and Conducting Meetings for Catechetical Staff and for Parents
Delegation Skills: Attitudes and Practice
Teachers:
Mrs. Irene Coyle
Certified Director of Religious Education
Mrs. JoAnn Griffin
Certified Coordinator of Religious Education
Mrs. Peg Hoblin
Regional Catechetical Director
Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-17 to Pro-21
For Coordinators: pages Pro-33 to Pro-37
Administration (job description section):
pages A-12 bullets 10 & 11; A-16; A-25 to A-29
June 5, 2010 – 2:00 to 8:00
Educational Basics
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Assisting Catechists in Managing the Learning Environment
Assisting Catechists in Lesson Planning and in Using the Catechist Manual
Student Homework, Testing, Records, Evalutaion
Teachers:
Ms. Maria Gaudelli
Certified Director of Religious Education
Sr. Claire Kelleher, F.S.P.
Certified Coordinator of Religious Education
Janis Batewell
Certified Coordinator of Religious Education
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-11, Pro-12, Pro-28 # 4
For Coordinators: pages Pro-27, Pro-28 # 4, Pro-30# 5
Administration (job description section):pages A-14 to A-15
Catechist Formation: pages CF-19 to CF- 22
Parish Handbook: pages H-12 top; H-14; H-31
