ANNOUNCEMENTS

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY IS SET FOR:  September 21, 2008 

WHY CATHOLIC BEGINS YEAR 4

The parish renewal program Why Catholic is launching its fourth year in many parishes of the archdiocese.  This year’s theme is Prayer, following the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  The purpose of the program is really to renew the parish through the formation of small faith communities.  For a list of parishes participating, a schedule of training workshops and parish-wide faith formation sessions, click here.

THE MINISTRY OF THE CATECHIST-ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE - Goes Electronic

 Since the publication of the 2003 edition of The Ministry of the Catechist Administrator’s Guide, an increasing number of archdiocesan publications have become available on-line.  Responding to this trend, the OEC has recently placed a condensed version of the earlier Guide on our web page.  Now called Guide for Administering Catechist Certification, you may find it at .  The on-line version provides principals and catechetical leaders with easy access to information on their role in implementing the archdiocesan catechist certification process.  It explains how to properly complete the application forms and answers some frequently asked questions.  The OEC will no longer be selling hard copies of The Ministry of the Catechist-Administrator’s Guide (2003).  If you have any questions about catechist certification or are unable to download the file, please contact your regional office of Evangelization and Catechesis for assistance.  We appreciate your efforts to promote catechist certification.

CHILD PROTECTION DECREE REVISED

Effective July 1, 2008 the archdiocese has a new version of its Decree on Child Protection.  There are some important changes from the previous version.  All employees and regular volunteers who have contact with children must comply with the directives contained in the decree.  For a copy of the revised decree click here.  

NCEA ACRE IN THE
 ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

JUST A REMINDER:

The NCEA ACRE Assessment must be administered in every parish and school annually (Religious Education Policy #2108.02).  Now is the time to order materials and schedule the assessment.  Catholic High School Seniors sit for NCEA ACRE in the fall with answer sheets due to CAL by Nov. 14, 2008.  Grades 5 and 8 in Catholic Schools and chosen grades in Parish Schools of Religion take the assessment in January with answer sheets due to CAL by Feb. 20, 2009. 

SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR:
All ACRE reports will now be sent electronically via email. This feature gives you the opportunity to choose the pages of a report to print or email to colleagues who need the information.

You can still receive a printed hard copy of the assessment reports, however there will be a small additional fee. To “opt out” of electronic reporting, mark the appropriate box on the order form or ask for printed reports when you place your order by phone. Remember: Assessment users must "opt out" of electronic reporting.  If you have questions regarding electronic reporting or “opting out” contact Christina Gergits, Manager of NCEA Assessments.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  For more information, including an “Administration Checklist,” on NCEA ACRE click here or contact Carolyn Stucke at 937-498-1192 or Kris Krimm at 800-686-2724 or 513-421-3131.