Free Webinars for New Catechists

About 150,000 catechists are new to their ministry each year in the

Catholic Church of the United States. Loyola Press plans to

support their training by hosting a webinar series called “Getting

Started as a Catechist.”

The presenter will be Joe Paprocki, D.Min. He will identify the basis

skills in catechesis; how to plan effective lessons; ways to lead

compelling prayer; tips on how to organize a variety of activities; and

how to maintain order and discipline in the learning environment.

“Becoming a catechist is exciting and, let’s face it, somewhat intimidating!” Paprocki says.
“New and experienced catechists are eager to learn ways to effectively engage young people in
faith formation and basic teaching skills to help them gain confidence in this vocation.”

There will be four (4) webinars in the Loyola series, focused on separate age groups. Each will take place from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm CDT:

• August 17 (Primary age children: grades 1–3)
• August 24 (Intermediate age children: grades 4–6)
• August 30 (Junior high and high school)
• September 6 (Adult faith formation)

These webinars will be presented free of charge, on your personal computer! Catechists, learn more about your important vocation -- and become better prepared for Catechetical Sunday (September 18, 2011).

Register at Catechist's Journey, http://tiny.cc/ipryd --

Here is a video introduction from Dr. Joe Paprocki

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA_ksPLrKYI&feature=relmfu

Note: Each of the four (4) Loyola webinars by Joe Paprocki will be worth one hour of catechist credit in the area of Catechetics. For more information, contact: Ms. Denise Puckett, 502.448.8581 and/or dpuckett@archlou.org

Resources for Catechetical Sunday 2011

The theme for Catechetical Sunday 2011 (September 18) will be "Do This in Memory of Me."

Many parish catechetical leaders use this occasion to honor and acknowledge the ministry of catechists in the midst of their faith communities. Use this webapge to review some resources that might help you to do this.

www.nccl.org/news/communications?mode=PostView&bmi=661180

Also, check on the main webpage of the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership -- which contains Catechetical Sunday 2011 ideas and resources as well.

www.nccl.org

PCL Luncheon -- Thanks and Pictures (May 12, 2011)

May 12 at the Flaget Center -- an Annual Lunch and Celebration to honor and
thank the Parish Catechetical Leaders in the Archdiocese of Louisville.

The festive photos tell the story. Thanks to all who attended, all who had to
miss the party due to other commitments, and to all who take part in all of the important PCL ministries in the parishes throughout the Archdiocese!















Click for More May 12th Pix

The Other 6

Need to find God today -- somewhere, somehow? The Other 6 is an internet community dedicated 24/7 to helping people find the love of the Creator (and each other) in all places, and in all things.

http:www.other6.com

Roundtable 2011 -- NALM Presents Special Day in Indy

A "roundtable" workshop day for parish administrators, pastoral associates, and parish business managers will take place on June 1, 2011 -- in Indianapolis, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The theme of the day will be Catholic Church Management: From a Challenging Present to a Creative Future.

The "roundtable" will be presented by the National Association for Lay Ministry (www.nalm.org). Click below for a flyer:

http://www.nalm.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=45293&orgId=nalm

For related information about the 2011 Annual NALM Conference (June 1-4 in Indianapolis), see www.NALM.org (Events tab) or call 202.541.5300.