On Going Formation
Professional Formation
for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
2009 - 2010
On-going Formation for Directors and Coordinators is provided by the various offices of the main Catechetical Office:
Adult Faith Formation, Adolescent Catechesis and Youth Ministry, Religious Education for Children, Youth and Adults with Special Needs, Family Catechesis, Formation for Directors and Coordinators. These events are listed chronologically here. The details of these offerings and all registration information can be found on the website under News and Events.
All the opportunities listed here may be used by certified Directors/Coordinators to satisfy requirements for renewal of certification.
Basic Training Course
Nov.ember, 2009 to June 2010
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. The course is given once a month. All information on this course can be found on these web pages under Basic Training.
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.
Crisis Management Seminar
Nov. 14, 2009, 4:15 to 6:15 pm:
St. Theresa, East Bronx
Every Director/Coordinator of Religious Education is required by the Archdiocese to participate once in this seminar. Mrs. JoAnn Griffin, 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.
Day/Evening of Prayer for Parish Catechetical Staff:
for Director/Coordinator with Catechists and Staff
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.
Special Religious Education Workshops
for Directors/Coordinators and Catechists of Students with Special Needs
Saturday, Sept 19 at St. Paul the Apostle Manhattan: 12:30 to 12:30
Friday, Oct. 2 at St. Patrick, Highland Mills, Orange County: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Presentations of new methods of providing religious education to children and youth with special needs, reviews of the latest resources and a question and answer period moderated by experts in the field.
For registration information go to New and Events page of this website
Catechetical Convocation
for all Directors and Coordinators and their Catechists and Staff
Sept. 26, 2009: 9:00 to 4:00
Westchester County Center
Every Director/Coordinator in the Archdiocese is expected to attend this major Catechetical Office event with all the Catechists of the Parish. Religious Education Program. Therefore, classes should not be scheduled on this day. Training in catechesis, enrichment in theology and spirituality and exhibits of catechetical materials are provided by outstanding presenters. Join all of your colleagues in the Catechetical community for this Archdiocesan-wide gathering.
Lectio Divina Workshops
for all Catechetical Leaders
Saturday, Oct. 17 at St. Joan of Arc, Sloatsburg, Rockland County: in Spanish
Tuesday, Nov. 17, St. Joseph Seminary, Dunwoodie Yonkers: in English
10:00 to 2:00
Learn the ancient prayerful practice of Lectio Divina -- reading and meditating on the Sacred Scripture.
For registration details see the New and Events section of the website
Conference Day on the Children's Catechumenate
For Directors/Coordinators and Catechists involved in the Children's Catechumenate
Sat. Oct. 31, 2009 at St. Augustine's, Ossining: 10:00 to 2:00
For registration details see the New and Events section of the website
Revitalizing the Parish through a Sense of Belonging
for Directors/Coordinators, Pastors, Youth Ministers, and all Parish Leaders
Choose from three dates, locations and times:
Fri., Oct. 30, 2009 in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Poughkeepsie: 10:00 to 4:00
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers: 10:00 to 4:00
Sat. Feb. 6, 2010 in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Bronx: 2:00 to 8:00
This workshop presents the Catholic spirituality of stewardship along with practical tools to transform your parish into a community built on the practice of stewardship.
For more information and registration details go to the New and Events section of this website.
Pre-Advent Day of Prayer and Reflection
for all Catechetical Leaders
Tuesday, Nov. 17 at St. Joseph Seminary: 10:00 to 2:00
For registration details see the News and Events section of the website.
Family Catechesis Enrichment Days
for Directors and Coordinators: new, seasoned and certified
Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Parish, Marlboro, Ulster County
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 at St. Anthony Church, Richardson Ave., Bronx
l0:00 to 2:00
It is essential that all Directors and Coordinators attend this training and enrichment day in Family Catechesis. The day will develop your competencies in Family Catechesis through presentations by nationally acclaimed speakers. It will also provide a synthesis of the the basic training in the Archdiocesan model for Family Catechesis for Directors and Coordinators who have not yet taken the training.
For registration information go to the New and Events section of the website.
Curriculum Training in Theology of the Body for Teens
for Directors/Coordinators, Catechists, Parents and All Adults Working with Teens
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Choose from the following Dates:
Sat. Nov. 21, 2009 in Transfiguration, Tarrytown
Sat., Jan. 9, 2010 in Holy Rosary, Staten Island
Sat., Feb. 13, 2010 in OL of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, Orange County
Sat. Mar. 13, 2010 in St. Philip Neri, Bronx
For more information and for registration details, go to News and Events section of this website.
Lenten Day of Prayer and Reflection on the Spirituality of the Director/Coordinator
For Directors/Coordinators in Basic Training as well as all Directors/Coordinators
Maryknoll Priests' Center, Maryknoll, Ossining
March 27, 2010, 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.
The Communion Breakfast
For all Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education
Sacred Heart Parish Church, Dobbs Ferry - Eucharistic Liturgy
Riverview Restaurant, Hastings-on-Hudson - Lunch
June 3, 2010, 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.
To register:
Mail check of $ 35 made out to Catechetical Office to:
Sr. Teresita Morse, Catechetical Office, 1011 First Ave. N.Y., NY 10022.
