On Going Formation
Professional Formation
for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
2007 - 2008
Basic Training Course
October, 2007 to June 2008
The Basic Training Course is required for all Directors/Coordinators new to the Archdiocese. However, all Directors and Coordinators -- even the most seasoned - are invited to refresh their catechetical leadership skills by attending individual sessions. Any session may be used to satisfy a requirement for renewal of certification.
To register: email Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org and bring $ 15 to door. OR
Mail check of $ 35 made out to Catechetical Office to:
Sr. Teresita Morse, Catechetical Office, 1011 First Ave. N.Y., NY 10022.
Safe Environment Training Class
2007-2008
Every Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is required by the Archdiocese to attend one Safe Environment Training Class as mandated by the Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. These three-hour classes will be offered throughout the Archdiocese with dates, times and locations listed on the Safe Environment web page
To register: pre-registration is necessary and can be done on Safe Environment web page. There is no charge for class.
Crisis Management Seminar
Nov. 3, 2007, 2:00 to 4:00 pm: St. Joseph, Middletown
Nov. 17, 2007, 2:00 to 4:00 pm: St. Theresa, East Bronx
Every Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is required by the Archdiocese to participate once in this seminar. Sr. M. Eugene Fenton, Catechetical Office expert on Crisis Management , will lead participants through the development of the Crisis Management Plan for their parish religious education program and instruct them on its implementation.
To register: email Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org and bring $ 15 to door. OR
Mail check of $ 15 made out to Catechetical Office to:
Sr. Teresita Morse, Catechetical Office, 1011 First Ave. N.Y., NY 10022.
This introductory training course will be given once a month
Day/Evening of Prayer for Parish Catechetical Staff:
Director/Coordinator with Catechists
Bethany Spirituality Center, Orange County
This program is in direct response to the responsibility of the Catechetical Leader to provide and participate each year in a day or evening of prayer with the catechists of one's own parish in order to build and deepen the faith-community of the catechetical staff. (cf Handbook page A-11) Developed by a group of Directors/Coordinators working with the Bethany Staff, the program includes a presentation, communal and private prayer, shared reflection and a meal. Time and date for the event are determined by the Director/Coordinator in consultation with Bethany.
For information or to set up day/evening of prayer call Bethany at 845 460 3061.
Lenten Day of Prayer and Reflection
For Directors/Coordinators
on the Spirituality of the Director/Coordinaotr
Maryknoll Priests' Center
March 15, 2008, 2:00 to 8:00 pm
The Church in its wisdom gives us the Lenten season to re-center ourselves on the Lord and His Call in our lives. It is a time to recognize again the ways we have become scattered and self-serving and to allow Jesus to re-form our motivations. Therefore, attending this Day of Prayer could be more important than anything else we might do that day in ministry. Join with other Catechetical Leaders in a time of personal renewal for the sake of your work for the Kingdom. This day may be used to satisfy a requirement for renewal of certification.
To register: email Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org and bring $ 15 to door. OR
Mail check of $ 15 made out to Catechetical Office to:
Sr. Teresita Morse, Catechetical Office, 1011 First Ave. N.Y., NY 10022.
The Communion Breakfast
Beau Rivage, Dobbs Ferry
June 5, 2008, 10 am to 2:00
This annual event is for all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education in grateful celebration of all they have done for the Church of New York throughout another year of dedication to their ministry. The celebration begins with a Eucharistic liturgy. This is followed by an award ceremony and a brunch.
