Basic Training Program
Basic Training Course
For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
New to the Archdiocese
- 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. 4 additional sessions are being offered at St. Joseph Parish, Middletown, Orange County.
- The full outline of each session's content is listed in the Archdiocesan Handbook for Parish Religious Education Directors/Coordinators: Professional Formation section, pages PF-19 to 28.
- 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 $ 300; by individual session it is $ 35.
- 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.
Sept. 12, 2008 - 9:30 to 4:00
Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
Maryknoll Sisters' Center
Sept 13, 2008 - 2:00 to 8:00
Introduction to Catechetical Mission & Office
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Sept. 15,2008– 9:30 to 2:00
Virtus Training for Directors & Coordinators
Maryknoll Sisters’ Center
Oct. 4, 2008 – 2:00 to 6:30
Virtus Training for Directors & Coordinators
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Note: this 3-hour training program is mandatory for Directors/Coordinators, but may be taken in any ArchdiocesanVIRTUS Protecting God’s Children Class.However, only these locations offer training specifically designed for Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education.
Nov. 14, 2008– 9:30 to 4:00
Legal Issues & Crisis Management
Maryknoll Sisters’ Center
Crisis Management Workshop from 2:00 to 4:00 may be taken as a separate workshop. Fee for Crisis Management Workshop only is $ 15
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders: page Pro-15, last bullet
Personnel Guidelines: pages P-3; P-57 to P-61
Administration (job description section): A-23
Entire Parish Handbook Section H-1 to H-27
Dec. 6, 2008 – 2:00 to 8:00
Relationship with Catechist
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders
For Directors: pages Pro-10; Pro-14 # 5
For Coordinators: pages Pro-26; Pro-30 # 5
Developmental Chart: pages DC-7 to DC- 8
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
Jan. 16, 2009 – 9:30 to 4:00
Sacramental Programs
Maryknoll Sisters’ Center
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
Administration (job description section):
page A-13 bullets 6 & 10
Entire Sacrament Programs section: pages A-31 to A-46
Feb. 7, 2009 – 2:00 to 8:00
Total Parish Catechesis
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
pages Pro-9; Pro-11; Pro 20 & 36 second half;
Pro-21 & Pro-37 last 2 sections;
Pro-14 & Pro-30 # 5 & 6
Developmental Chart: DC-5 to DC-6; DC-9 to DC-10
Administration: page A-13 bullets # 8 & 9;
entire Family Section (A-63 to 74)
entire Total Parish Section (A-1 to 7)
entire Adult Section (A-75 to A-95)
Mar. 6, 2009 – 9:30 to 4:00
Catechesis for Students with Special Needs
Maryknoll Sisters’ Center
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"
Administration (job description section): page A-13 bullet 5
Mar. 28, 2009 (Saturday) - 2:00 to 8:00
Spirituality for the Director/Coordinator
Maryknoll Priests' Center (NB change of location)
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
pages Pro-3 to Pro 6; Pro-13 & 29 #4
General Directory: page GD-10
April 4, 2009 – 2:00 to 8:00
Program Development
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-11 to Pro-14
For Coordinators: pages Pro-27 to Pro-30
Developmental Chart: pages DC-9 to DC-10
Administration (job description section): page A-13
May 1, 2009 – 9:30 to 4:00
Educational Basics and Compensation Guidelines
Maryknoll Sisters’ Center
Preparatory Reading from Handbook:
Profiles of Catechetical Leaders:
For Directors: pages Pro-11 to Pro-14
For Coordinators: pages Pro-27 to Pro-30
Administration (job description section):
pages A-12; A-14 to A-15
Catechist Formation: pages CF-19 to CF- 22
Personnel: pages P-15 to P-37; P-59
Parish Handbook: page H-31
June 6, 2009 – 2:00 to 8:00
Relational Skills
St. Theresa, East Bronx
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
Personnel: pages P-7 to P-10; P-41 to P-43; P-51
