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Parish Catechetical Leaders are encouraged to join us for the enrichment opportunities.  Please extend this invitation to your Pastor and catechists who may be available and would benefit from these offerings. 

The calendar for the 2012 - 2013 academic year is taking shape.  Check back often and save the dates!

C A T E C H E T I C A   L   S U N D A Y



Catechists and Teachers as Agents of the New Evangelization

for details and a link to resources click here

September 19
Wednesday
Orientation for new Parish Catechetical Leaders 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org 
Pastoral Center, Braintree
October 10
Wednesday
Catechetical Leader Enrichment: 
Holy Childhood Association ~ Children Helping Children 
Maureen Crowley Heil, Director of Programs and Development Propagation of the Faith  
10:00-Noon
Please let us know if you are planning to come:
Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org
Pastoral Center, Braintree

October 19  
Thursday

A Light in the Darkness:
Pastoral Response to Suicide
Co-sponsored by Master of Arts in Ministry, TINE, Archdiocesan Office of Health Care Ministry and
Office of Religious Education

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
More information and online registration at www.sjs.edu

$35.00 registration fee

Pastoral Center
Braintree

October 11, 2012 ~
November 24, 2013


Year of Faith
begins today.  To read Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, click  here

October 21 & 28
Sunday
Open House 
Saint John’s Seminary cordially invites all Fifth Grade students and their families, parish priests, religious education directors, principals, and teachers to attend 
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
RSVP: maryjo.kriz@sjs.edu  or by calling 617-746-5423
Saint John's Seminary, Brighton
October 24
Wednesday
Jesus In His Jewish World
Celia Sirois and Naomi Towvim

This workshop, formerly called Roots of Our Faith, is required for Basic Catechist Certification in the Archdiocese of Boston

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Holy Family Parish, Concord
(Parish Center, West Concord)
November 7
Wednesday
Catechetical Leader Enrichment:
Marriage
Father Mark O'Connell, Judicial Vicar, Metropolitan Tribunal
10:00-Noon

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org
 
Pastoral Center, Braintree
November 7
Wednesday
Catechist Certification workshop
ROOTS OF OUR FAITH

This workshop is open to everyone but it is a requirement for anyone applying for Basic Catechist Certification, whether you are in doing University of Dayton online courses, Catechist Certificate program (TINE) or participating in the Echoes of Faith video facilitated program in you parish or region.
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org

 

Pastoral Center, Braintree
December 5
Wednesday
Catechetical Leader Enrichment
New Evangelization and Catechesis
Most Reverend Arthur Kennedy
Vicar for the New Evangelization
10:00-Noon

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org
 
Pastoral Center, Braintree
January 16 Catechist Enrichment Morning
A wonderful opportunity for ALL catechists!

Details here Catechist Enrichment

8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish 
Newton
directions: http://www.ourladys.com/
January 17 Catechist Enrichment Evening
A wonderful opportunity for ALL catechists!

Details here Catechist Enrichment

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org

Our Lady Help of Christians Parish 
Newton
directions: http://www.ourladys.com/
January   25

Note change of date: 
MOVED TO FEBRUARY 1

New Parish Catechetical Leaders 
and Leadership Concerns
A mid-year assessment opportunity
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Pastoral Center, Braintree
January 30 Catechist Enrichment  
A wonderful opportunity for ALL catechists!

Details here Catechist Enrichment

8:45 a.m. -11:45 a.m. repeated 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org
Saint William's Parish, Tewksbury
Meeting in the lower church.  Parking and handicap entrance behind the church
directions:  http://home.catholicweb.com/StWilliams/index.cfm/map 
February 5
Celia Sirois Pastoral Center, Braintree
February 10

 DEADLINE FOR CATECHIST RECOGNITION NOMINATIONS from pastors

March 4 Catechist Enrichment  
A wonderful opportunity for ALL catechists!

Details here Catechist Enrichment

8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. repeated 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Please let us know if you are planning to come:
 Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org
Pastoral Center, Braintree
MARCH 10 
SUNDAY

See change of date below: 
April 28

SISTER MARION O’CONNOR RC, AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP
and
PARISH CATECHIST RECOGNITION

3:00 P.M. VESPERS 
 
CARDINAL SÉAN O’MALLEY OFM CAP
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS
All are welcome!

April 9 & 10 Let the Children Come: The What, Why and How of Children's Catechesis
Kathy Hendricks
Annual PCL gatherings sponsored by Sadlier  Chateau, Waltham; Fireside, Middleborough
April 12
Friday
Annual Co-Workers in the Vineyard Conference:

 
From Spiritual to Religious: Prayer in the Life of a Parish
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

www.sjs.edu 

Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton
april 28

sunday

SISTER MARION O’CONNOR RC, AWARD
FOR EXCELLENCE IN CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP
and
PARISH CATECHIST RECOGNITION

3:00 P.M. VESPERS  SERVICE
CARDINAL S
ÉAN O’MALLEY OFM CAP and
Most Reverend Robert P. Deeley, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia  

CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS
All are welcome!

May 16

Thursday

Catechetical Leader Enrichment
 
Songs of Scripture ~ Deepening Children's Understanding of the Word of God

John Berland and Dr. Jo Ann Paradise

This professional development experience for Catechetical Leaders  by John Burland and Dr. Jo Ann Paradise presents engaging, original  music that forms children in the Word of God by unfolding the stories  and meaning of the Scriptures.  By exploring the Synod Document,  The Word of God in The Life and Mission of the Church we will discover  ways to help catechists know and love the Word they teach.  What a joyful way to proclaim, “We are alive in Christ!”

 9:00 a.m. (coffee and sign in) - Noon

 [No fee will be charged for refreshments, lunch or program but pre-registration is required:  Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org ; 617-779-3625]

Come and be eligible to win an iPad mini!

Sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor

Pastoral Center
May 29
Wednesday
PCL Appreciation Luncheon 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  TBD
June 3
Monday
Appreciation Luncheon

Join us, please, as we congratulate colleagues who are marking milestone years in religious education and give thanks to those who are stepping down from their position.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

click here for details 

No fee for this, but pre-registration is required:  Kathleen_Foley@rcab.org ; 617-779-3625]

Saint Julia Parish, Weston
June 11
Tuesday
Dover

June 12
Wednesday
Duxbury

Retreat Day for Catechetical Leaders 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$55.00 fee must accompany check payable to RCAB ORE

Click here  for more details and registration form

Connors Conference Center, Dover  (Tues., June 11)

Miramar Retreat Center, Duxbury (Wed., June 12)

 

August 8 -10

NECDDRE

Called to Be Salt and Light www.necddre.org  Springfield

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