Hebrews 10:25

February 1, 2017 October 5, 2017 
Handouts in Folder or on Tables  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Montessori Catechesis (Emily Shackleton and Connie DeMeuse) Camp Tekakwitha is Your Camp (Rebecca Sievers)
Kyrois Retreats (Tommy Nelson) 
How to Involve the Whole Parish in Youth Ministry (Kym Allex) 
CES (Catholic Evangelization Studies) Overview (Debra Meunier and Amy Mott)  ​Hebrews "After Hours" Questions 

Hebrews Unplugged (August 17-18, Green Lake) 
Spiritual Self Care (Joe Tremblay) 
Spiritual Self Care Reading Exercise (Joe Tremblay)
Sharing of best practices was out loud, so talk to someone who was there! 

April 6, 2017 
Prayer for Ministers 
Denise Utter Handout - Family Catechesis 
Love Begins Here Flier (EDU Dept)
Fundraising for Youth Ministry (Sarah Gavin) 
JAM Description | JAM Examples (Kevin Smits) 
​Ministry Burnout (Kristin LaPlante) 
Authentic Media (Mary Baird) 
Diamond Approach to Forming Teen Leaders Page 1| Page 2 (Callie Kowalski)
Prayer for Stress/Anxiety in Ministry (EDU Dept)
The Story of Adele and Our Lady of Good Help (EDU Dept)
Being Relational in RE (EDU Dept) 
Sparknotes - 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (EDU Dept)
Sparknotes - Engaging the Parking Lot Parents (EDU Dept)
Family Bags:  Another Avenue for Keeping in Touch (Sr. Regina Rose)
Confirmation Protocol, RCIC for Children and other Unusual Circumstances: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?  (Michael Poradek)
Putting ACRE Results to Work for You (​​Sally Michalkiewicz)

February 2, 2017 
Grade School Retreats (Danielle Ehlenbeck) 
Catechist Retreat (Tommy Nelson) 
Eucharistic Adoration with RE Children (Connie DeMeuse) 
Baptism for School Age Children (Amy Matz) 
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Amber Nonn) 
Marketing Trends with Millennials (Monica Fannin) 
How to minister to homeschooling families (Deborah Gretzinger)
Sacramental Prep (Mike Lotto) 
Grade School Retreats (Danielle Ehlenbeck) 

Oct 6, 2016  
Mary's words to Adele in Powerpoint 
Mary's words to Adele in Story with Reflection Questions
​Act of Entrustment to Mary Prayer 
8 Myths of RE/YM in the Diocese
State of the Department Update 
Engaging Parents (Kym Allex)
Family Home Visits (Maggie Melchior) 
Helping to Guide Adults and Parents with Alpha (Joe Tremblay)
Holding a Parent Night (Joe Tremblay)
Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor Prayer Night (Rachel Cohen) 
Small Group/Large Group Dynamics (Sarah Gavin)
How to Tell your Story as a Catechist (Betty Manion)
Following Up After Summer Events (Callie Kowalski) ​
February 4, 2016
​Be Still and Know that I am God Prayer 
​How to Incorporate Service into Everything - Jane Angha
How to Stay Spiritually Healthy in Ministry - Fr. Joel Sember (PDF)
Prayer Listening System and Saints - Angeline HeibergerLove Begins Here Missions- Brittany Schoeder 
Intercessory Prayer - Chris DeWan
​Dealing with Conflict - Cheryl Stinski Adult Core Team Training/Retreat - Rachel Cohen
How to Plan a Catechist Inservice - Eileen Gale 
Simplicity, Nature, and Adventure - Dustin Katona
Experiential Learning - Elizabeth Verges, Sue Zwiers and Jeff Kacala

October 8, 2015
How to Remain Balanced Powerpoint - Dr. Joe Bound
Bishop's Three Questions 
Engaging Parents and Fundraising in YM - Tanya Hielke 
Cultivating Joyful Catechists - Mary Carter 
Following Up After Youth Events - Becky VanKauwenberg 
Confirmation Ideas - Peter Leiterman 
Using Music in Ministry - Mike Casey and Jon LaRoche
Personal Prayer Life - Sr. Jackie
Scheduling a Shrine Visit - Walt Fountain ​

April 7, 2016
Dealing with Conflict - Prayer (Fr. Dan Felton) 
Relational Ministry (Sarah Gavin)
Family Catechesis Nights (Kathy Cornette) 
Classroom Management (Stephanie Rottier)
Planning Retreats (Elizabeth Fritsch, St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc)
First Communion Retreats - Part 1 and Part 2 (Pam Fischer)
Basics of Lesson Planning (Jessie Adrians)Getting our Families to Mass (Andy Krueger)Accreditation (Barb Zipperer, St. Isidore, Tisch Mills) 
April 5, 2018
ALPHA for Youth (Joe Tremblay)
Self-care Handouts (Mary Armbrust) Summer Trips (Steph Hansen)
2nd Grade Sacraments (Emily Shackleton)
Top 5 Ways to Serve RE Families (Maggie Cook)
Family Catechesis for Homeschooling (Emily Shackleton)
Ideas for Lifest! (Amy Kuwala)

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Technology Inservice Days

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 ​

Nuts and Bolts for New Religious Education Administrators

August 6, 2020

Entire packet of handouts, including:
  • August 6, 2020 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 Parental/Student Agreement Form
  • Sample Calendar Styles
  • Month-by-month Checklist for Catechetical Leaders
  • Catechetical Certification (FCC) Summary
  • Introduction to gbresources site
  • Tips for Administrators
  • Recruiting Volunteers Tips
  • Safe Environment Guidance
  • Parish RE Guidelines for Home Schooling
  • Introduction to ProCLAYM
  • Suggested Reading for New Catechetical Leaders
August 2, 2018
Entire packet of handouts, including:
  • RE/YM 2018-19 Calendar of Events 
  • 2018-2019 Diocesan Directory
  • Tips for Putting Together a RE Handbook 
  • General Checklist and Timeline for Administrators 
  • Catechetical Certification Description
  • Ongoing Formation Opportunities in 2018-19
  • Curriculum Terms 
  • Recruiting Volunteers
  • Safe Environment Info and FAQ's
  • Guidelines for RE at Home
  • 2018-19 ProCLAYM brochure
  • Samples of various parish RE documents

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November 20, 2018
Entire packet of handouts, including:
  • Meeting Agenda and Discussion Points
  • Sample Lesson Plans (Immaculate Conception Parish)
  • Sample Lesson Themes/Calendar, Schedule (St. Peter the Fisherman Parish) 
  • Tips for Catechist In-Services, incl. Topic Ideas 
  • Teaching Techniques
  • Catechist's Class Observation/Evaluation
  • Classroom Environment Tips 
  • Using HS Youth as RE volunteers/employees
  • YM Recommended Reading List/Book Ideas
  • Sample Budget Worksheets/Documents
  • Safe Environment FAQ's 2018-2019
  • USCCB Safe Environment 

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September 13, 2018
Entire packet of handouts, including:​​
  • Confirmation:
    • ​Summary of Guidelines
    • Sample Sponsor Booklet
    • Sample Service Hours Log
  • Sample of Severe Weather Notification Policy
  • Policy 5030, Travel & Field Trips
  • Youth Ministry Liability Form
  • Safe Environment Reminders
  • Article "Parish's Relationship to Public School Teachers"
  • How to Find Adult Youth Ministry Leaders
  • Samples: Stocking a Catechist Resource Ctr.
  • Staff Development Need-to-Knows
  • Personal Spiritual Growth

Other Inservices 

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