Hebrews 10:25

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 Religious Education Administrators

November 11, 2020
 Full Packet (Maximus Cabey, Carol Fountain, other staff)

Entire pack of handouts including:
  • Agenda
  • RE Session Planning Form
  • The Religion Teacher's Guide to Lesson Planning 
  • Catechist In-Service Suggestions
  • Catechist Observation Form
  • Catechist Self-Evaluation Form
  • Environment Ideas to Enhance RE
  • Teaching Techniques Considerations
  • Budget Considerations in Parish RE/YM in the Diocese
  • Safe Environment Points for HS Leaders
  • Safe Environment Youth Code of Conduct
  • Youth Ministry + Catechesis (Jan Tyranowski + JPII)
  • Forming Advisory Boards 
  • Office of Divine Worship: RCIA 
  • 12 Keys to Successful Ministry ​

August 6, 2020

Entire pack of handouts including:
  • Agenda
  • Putting Together an RE Handbook
  • Sample Handbook (Nativity Parish)
  • Sample Catechist Agreement
  • Options for Online Registration/Payment
  • Sample Registration Form
  • Introduction to Gabriel
  • Sample Parent/Student Agreement
  • Sample Calendars
  • Month-by-month Checklist for Catechetical Leaders
  • Catechetical Certification (FCC) Summary
  • Intro to gbresources
  • Administrator Tips
  • Recruiting Volunteers Tips
  • Safe Environment
  • Guidelines for Home Schooling Religious Education
  • Introduction to ProCLAYM
  • Suggested Reading for New Catechetical Leaders
September 8, 2020 
All Handouts including:
  • ​Agenda/Opening Prayer
  • Severe Weather (or Other Cancellation) Communications Tips
  • Components of Confirmation Preparation
  • Sample Outline Using Confirmation Curriculum
  • Brief Overview of Diocesan Guidelines for Confirmation
  • Bishop's Confirmation 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.
  • Article: "Stewardship of Our Learning Spaces"
  • Article: "The Parish's Relationship to Public School Teachers"
  • Article: "10 Ways to Relate to Public Schools in Your Community"

Pastoral Inservices

Road to Emmaus: 
​Pastoral Youth Ministry Day September 1, 2015
​Schedule of the Day 
Dealing with Death - Fr. Dan Felton 
Community for Hope Suicide Prevention - Debbie Peters 
Helping Students Through Divorce/Family Wounds - Taylor Geiger 
Children in Divorced Families Handout - Taylor Geiger 
Effects of Divorce Handout - Taylor Geiger 
Online Resources for Those Struggling with Eating Disorders  - Sarah Gavin
Eating Disorders Powerpoint - Sarah Gavin 
Drugs and Alcohol - Sarah Gavin 
Safe Environment - Jayne Stefanic
Convocation - Oct 29, 2015
Why Jesus Didn't Burn Out - Building Core Teams Powerpoint
Core Team Idea Pamphlet ​

Other Inservices 

Catechetical Leadership Day - March 17, 2016
Benchmarks and Standards
Polleverywhere.com (texting review) 
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