Hebrews 10:25 Handouts

Handouts from Round Table Topics (February 7, 2019)
Of course, the presenters would have preferred seeing you in person, but have offered their handouts for your benefit and invite you to contact them with any questions/feedback):

Parish Mission Planning (Barry Metzantine, bmetzantine@gbdioc.org)
Curia Reorganization: Who's Who & What's What (Peter Murphy, pmurphy@gbdioc.org)
RCIC: Is That a Real Thing for Us? (Michael Poradek, mporadek@gbdioc.org)
Teens Encounter Christ Weekends (Jody Engebos, jodyengebos@gmail.com)
Alpha for Youth: How it Fits into Your Program (Joe Tremblay, jtremblay@gbdioc.org)
Safe Environment (Questions, Answers, Requirements) (Dcn. Dan Wagnitz, dwagnitz@gbdioc.org)
FCC: What's Up, Doc? (Maximus Cabey, mcabey@gbdioc.org)

Nuts and Bolts for New RE/YM Administrators:  Handouts

August 5, 2021

Entire pack of handouts including:
  • Last-Minute Catechist Recruitment: Don't Compromise!
  • Month-by-month Checklist for Catechetical Leaders
  • Some (not all) Options for Online RE Registration
  • Safe Environment Requirements
  • Youth Ministry Liability Form/Waiver
  • Adult Liability Waiver
  • ProCLAYM Membership Pamphlet (2021-22)
  • Prayer to the Holy Trinity for Those in Religious Education
September 16, 2021 
All Handouts including:
  • ​Agenda
  • Safe Environment: Employee/Volunteer Requirements
  • Safe Environment: Training for Children FAQ's 2021-22
  • Safe Environmnet: USCCB Messages Children Hear
  • FCC:  Diocesan Policy on Catechetical Certification
  • FCC: Diocesan FAQ's
  • FCC:  Franciscan at Home Leader FAQ's
  • Severe Weather (or Other Cancellation) Communications Tips
  • Confirmation: Components of Preparation
  • Confirmation: Sample Curriculum
  • Confirmation: Brief Overview of Diocesan Guidelines 
  • Confirmation: Bishop's  Study Guide
  • Policy #5030: Travel & Field Trips (11/20/2015)
  • Youth Ministry Liability Form
  • Faith Formation Classroom Supplies
  • Supply Checklist
  • Youth Ministry:  How to Find Adult YM Leaders
  • Staff development: What we need to know.
  • Relationship with Schools: "Stewardship of Our Learning Spaces"
  • Relationship with Schools: "The Parish's Relationship to Public School Teachers"
  • Relationship with Schools: "10 Ways to Relate to Public Schools in Your Community"
  • RE Classroom Blessing
  • Family Ministry Resources
  • What is "Love Begins Here"?
  • Parish Life Formation Opportunties (Rev. 8/21)
November 18, 2021
Entire packet of handouts, including:
  • Agenda
  • RE Session Planning Form (Loyola)
  • Lesson Planning Guide (The Religion Teacher)
  • Catechist In-Service Suggestions
  • Catechist's Class Observation/Evaluation Form
  • Environment Ideas to Enhance Religious Education
  • Teaching Techniques: Some Considerations
  • Budget Considerations in RE/YM in the Diocese of Green Bay
  • Application/Screening Process for HS Youth Under 18 (Volunteer/Employment Candidates)
  • Youth Ministry & Catechesis (article)
  • YM: Not simply crazy hats & skits (article)
  • Education Board Basics
  • Ten Most Important Behaviors of Effective Boards
  • Determining the Path Toward Full Initiation for Adults
  • 12 Keys to Successful Ministry​
March 24, 2022
Complete set of handouts, including:
  • Agenda
  • Opening Prayer
  • Children's Safe Environment Training - VIRTUS
  • Recruiting Catechists:
    • Now is the Time to Recruit Next Year's Catechists
    • Four Tips to Recruit & Train New Catechists
    • Nothing Beats the Personal Touch When Recruiting Catechists
    • How Do We Recruit New Catechists?  INVITE Them!
    • Your Pool of Catechists
    • Last-Minute Catechist Recruitment: Don't Compromise!
    • Interviewing Your Catechists
    • A Catechist Role Description
    • Four Ways to Retain Catechists
  • End of [Academic] Year Activities
  • Record Retention for RE Programs
  • Helping Catechists Deepen Their Understanding of Church Tradition:
    • ​Beginning to Study Church Documents​
    • "Greatest Hits" from Church Catechetical Documents
    • Bibliography of the Church's Catechetical Documents
    • Family Recipe
    • Prayer for Catechists Wanting to Know God Better
    • Prayer for Those Who Have Shared Their Faith
    • Top Ten List for Fruitful & Effective Catechesis
  • The 8 Implications of the 2020 Directory for Catechesis Explained
  • Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry