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For Directors and Coordinators who have completed the Basic Leadership Training Course and Catechetical Leadership Program
Date And Place to be announced
This is the necessary first step in the one-to-two-year supervision process, an essential requirement for certification. The day will consist in an orientation to the purpose and content of the supervision process. Participants will complete the self-assessment upon which the entire supervision process is built. -
For Certified Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
Sunday, November 13 to Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Mt. Alvernia, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County,
5pm Sunday to 1:30pm Tuesday
The Wisdom Gathering is an overnight spiritual and communal experience. It is the primary annual event for all Certified Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education. -
For Certified Directors and Coordinators
Friday, January 27, 2017
Time: TBA
Place: TBA
The purpose of this luncheon is to foster community among the certified Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education and to consult these leaders who form the Catechetical Wisdom Community on overarching directions and challenges for Catechesis in the Archdiocese. -
For Certified Directors and Coordinators
Friday, March 31, 2017
Place and time to be announced
On several occasions throughout the year, the “Wisdom Community” of Certified Directors and Coordinators are consulted by Sr. Joan and the Catechetical Office staff on matters which affect the effectiveness and vitality of Parish Religious Education in the Archdiocese. -
For Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who have fulfilled the requirements for certification
Date and Place to be announced
At this ceremony, certification will be awarded to those Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who have fulfilled the requirements for certification. Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, as Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office, will grant the certification in the presence of a Bishop representing Cardinal Dolan. A dinner will follow the ceremony. -
For Directors and Coordinators to be Certified
Date and Place to be Announced
At this ceremony, re-certification will be awarded to those Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education whose certification has expired and who have fulfilled the requirements for renewal. Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office, will grant the re-certification. A dinner will follow the ceremony. -
Celebration of Gratitude to Culminate the Year of Ministry for All Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Time: TBA
Place: TBA
This Mass and Luncheon is a celebration of gratitude for all that the directors and coordinators of Religious Education have contributed over the past year to the Catechetical Ministry in the Archdiocese. It is also a time to honor those who now must leave the ministry after years of magnificent service for the flourishing of faith in our parishes.