Basic Leadership Training
For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
New to the Archdiocese
- It consists in 10 sessions offered alternatively: Fridays in Maryknoll and Saturdays at St. Theresa of Infant Jesus Parish, East Bronx. Two sessions will also be offered on Saturdays at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown.
- 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.
- The fee for entire course is $350; if you must pay per session the cost is $ 40 per session.
- 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.
- 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.
Please use this form to register.
Here is a complete listing of the entire Basic Leadership Training Course
Catechetical Program Development 2
- March 16, 2012
9:30 am to 4:00pm
Maryknoll Sisters Center
• Pre-school Catechesis & Catechesis of Good Shepherd
• Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry
• Textbooks, Archdiocesan Guidelines & Curriculum Materials for Adolescents
• Confirmation: Theology & Practice
• Teaching Sexual Morality to Adolescents
Professor: John Jay College
Director of Special Religious Education
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
Spirituality of Mission for Catechetical Leaders
- March 31, 2012
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Maryknoll Priests' Center
Prayer & Sharing on Mission of Director/Coordinator as expressed in the Logo of the NY Catechetical Office
Methods for Personal Prayer
Leaders:
Director: Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
pages Pro-3 to Pro 6; Pro-13 & 29 #4
Catechetical Program Development I
- April 14, 2012
2:00 to 8:00pm
St. Theresa's Parish, East Bronx
• Catechesis for Students with Special Needs
• Explanation of the Needs: Developmental, Learning, Behavioral, Physical, Autistic
• Effective Catechetical Methods
• Sacramental Catechesis
• Working with Families
• Textbooks & Curriculum Materials: Elementary through Sixth
• Ardiocesan Catechetical Guidelines, Kindergarten through Sixth
• Policies to Prevent Child Abuse
Director of Pre-school Catechesis and Catechesis of Good Shepherd,
Catechetical Office
Sr. Zelide Ceccagno, MSCS
Regional Catechetical Director: Central & Southern Westchester
Certified Director of Religious Education
Entire Students with Disabilities Section (A-55 to 62)
Booklet at end of Sacrament Section entitled:
"Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities"
Parish Handbook section H-21 to H-27
Personnel Section P-59 to P-60
Communication Skills
- May 11, 2012
9:30pm to 4:00pm
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
• How to Prepare & Lead Prayer for Catechists and Other Adults
Regional Catechetical Director
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
Catechetical Program Development 1
- May 19, 2012
8:30am to 3:00pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, NY
• Catechesis for Students with Special Needs
• Explanation of the Needs: Developmental, Learning, Behavioral, Physical, Autistic
• Effective Catechetical Methods
• Sacramental Catechesis
• Working with Families
• Textbooks & Curriculum Materials: Elementary through Sixth
• Ardiocesan Catechetical Guidelines, Kindergarten through Sixth
• Policies to Prevent Child Abuse
Booklet at end of Sacrament Section entitled:
"Celebration of Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities"
Parish Handbook section H-21 to H-27
Personnel Section P-59 to P-60
Educational Basics
- June 16, 2012
2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
St. Theresa's Parish, East Bronx
• Assisting Catechists in Lesson Planning and in Using the Catechist Manual
• Assisting Catechists in Using Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis
• Student Homework, Testing, Record-keeping, Evalutaion
• Working with Parents to assist Student Learning & Behavior
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
Educational Basics
- June 30, 2012
8:30pm to 3:00pm
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown
• Assisting Catechists in Managing the Learning Environment
• Assisting Catechists in Lesson Planning and in Using the Catechist Manual
• Assisting Catechists in Using Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis
• Student Homework, Testing, Record-keeping, Evalutaion
• Working with Parents to assist Student Learning & Behavior
Teachers:
Certified Director of Religious Education
Consultant: Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
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
