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.
- 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.
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.
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
Sept. 11, 2010 - 9:30 to 4:00
Orientation to Catechetical Mission & Office
St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie
Teachers:
Sr. Joan Curtin, CND
Director: Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Mrs. Kathleen Alonzo
Director of Catholic Youth Ministry
Mr. Oscar Cruz
Director of Adult Faith Formation & RCIA
Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Directors & Coordinators of Religious Education
Nov. 12, 2010– 9:30 to 4:00
Professional Practice including Crisis Management
Maryknoll Sisters' Center, Ossining, NY
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 2:00 to 4:00 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
Dec. 3, 2010 - 9:30 to 4:00
Maryknoll Sisters' Center, Ossining, NY
Dec. 4, 2010 - 2:00 to 8:00
St. Anthony Parish, East Bronx
Essential training and professional enrichment in Family Catechesis
The sequel to the Catechetical Office ongoing training in implementing
the Family Catechesis mandate
Presenters:
Mrs. Leisa Anslinger
eligious Education Director for over 30 years and
Nationally known Family Catechesis Expert
Mr. Oscar Cruz
Director of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA, Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Jan. 8, 2011 – 2:00 to 8:00
Relationship with Catechist
St. Theresa Parish, East Bronx
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. 11, 2011 – 9:30 to 4:00
Catechesis for Sacraments
Maryknoll Sisters' Center,Ossining, NY
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
Mar. 26, 2011 - 2:00 to 8:00
Catechetical Program Development II
St. Theresa, East Bronx
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
Teachers:
Mrs. Kathleen Alonzo
Director of Catholic Youth Ministry, Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Ms. Cynthia Martinez
Assistant Director: Catholic Youth Ministry, Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Mrs. Linda Sgammato
Director of Special Religious Education
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
Mar. 12, 2011 (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 15, 2011 – 9:30 to 4:00
Catechetical Program Development I
Maryknoll Sisters' Center
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
Budget Management
Teachers:
Mrs. Linda Fitzsimmons
Regional Catechetical Director, Catechetical Office
Sr. Teresita Morse
Director of Formation for Directors & Coordinators of Religious Education
Mrs. Linda Sgammato
Director of Pre-school Catechesis and Catechesis of Good Shepherd,
Catechetical Office
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
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
May 14, 2011 – 2:00 to 8:00
Communication Skills
St. Theresa's, East Bronx
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 24, 2011 – 9:30 to 4:00
Educational Basics
Maryknoll Sisters' Center, Ossining, NY
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, Records, Evalutaion
Teachers:
Ms. Maria Gaudelli
Certified Director of Religious Education
Sr. M. Eugene Fenton, S.C.
Consultant: Archdiocesan Catecheteical Office
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
