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CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: September 19, 2010 Theme: “Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love” Background materials for Catechetical Sunday 2010 are now available online. Among the free online materials, parishes participating in Catechetical Sunday can find prayer resources, art, catechist commissioning materials, plans for a catechist in-service, and an array of materials for teachers, pastors, catechists and others working with couples preparing for marriage. In support of NCCL, members are encouraged to purchase their products from NCCL and the NCCL Bookstore This year’s theme has been chosen to coincide with a variety of new Priority Initiatives from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, including the release of a pastoral letter on marriage and the “For Your Marriage” web site as well as other Conference initiatives intended to strengthen marriage. Wondering why this theme was chosen? Click Catechetical Sunday Explanation of theme choice- Steier Letter.htm for an explanation. This is the perfect opportunity to commission those who will teach religion in your Catholic School and Parish Religious Education Program and to affirm them in front of your parish community. Please remember to invite those who serve as catechists in the RCIA, catechists of adults, education commission members, and those parishioners who teach in public schools. As in the past few years the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is offering a number of free materials to help you celebrate Catechetical Sunday well. In addition, the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) is offering additional materials that can be purchased at moderate prices, plus you can get a discount if you are a member of NCCL. Go to NCCL.org. All Materials Are Ready for Delivery Order NOW!
ATTENTION PRINCIPALS Back in 2006 when the Elementary Principal certification was created, many principals who had catechist certification were grand parented in to the principal mode. This certification extended for four years. Most of these certificates will expire in November of 2010. In order to maintain a current valid certificate, elementary school principals must renew their certification before this date. The requirements for doing this can be found on our website. Please check your certificate for its expiration date.
CATECHETICAL LEADER ENRICHMENT Ø Northern Region The Northern Area of the Office of Evangelization is offering Year Twelve of the series Developing Our Leadership Potential. This series of six 2 ½ hour workshops provides a training experience for parish leaders. Check out this year’s topics and plan to attend. For additional information visit our web site at www.CatholicCincinnati.org/oec and click on the calendar link for the Northern Region.
Ø Dayton This fall we begin our eighth year of study, discussion, sharing and support, known as the Sowing Circle. We invite all parish catechetical leaders and ministers to gather and have conversation around the topics of importance to them. This year we are reading Reclaiming Catholicism: Treasures Old and New, edited by Thomas Groome and Michael Daly. The first session of Sowing Circle begins on Tuesday, September 21st at the +Daniel E. Pilarczyk Center, 1436 Needmore Road, Dayton. Click Sowing Circle Invitation 2010 for a brochure and registration information.
Ø Cincinnati In Cincinnati there is an association of Catechetical Leaders known as CREA. CREA meets monthly on the second Tuesday and generally offers speakers on a variety of topics related to parish faith formation. The organization offers support and growth. For more information contact the Cincinnati Office.
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COME SEE US IN OUR NEW HOME! MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The archdiocesan offices in Dayton have a new home, at 1436 Needmore Road, 45414. The former State Farm Insurance building has been converted into a new center for ministry education, meetings and resources. Named after our now retired archbishop, we will be celebrating with an Open House on Saturday, October 23, from 2:00-4:00pm. All are welcome to stop in and take a tour of our new digs!
THEOLOGY ON TAP: Thirsting for More? Theology on Tap, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and local parishes, is a lecture and discussion series for people in the 20s and 30s, single or married. There are currently 5 active Theology on Taps running in the Archdiocese. Please visit the website for youth and young adult ministry for the general schedule for each active program.
What is “Present to Christ’s Presence?” Have you been hearing this term floating around the archdiocese but don’t know anything about it? PCP is an initiative that began in the archdiocesan central offices to strengthen our appreciation of the power of the Eucharist, and the centrality of the family in the task of passing on the faith. The project has grown to involve nine different offices of the archdiocese. For a fuller explanation of PCP click here
ACRE NEWS THE ADMINISTRATION OF NCEA ACRE in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is set for October, 2010 for Catholic High Schools and January, 2011 for Catholic Elementary Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs. Be sure to order your Question Booklets, Answer Sheets, Header Sheets and a Cover Sheet from CAL early to allow time for shipping.
Completed Answer Sheets for Level 3 NCEA ACRE for Grade 12 in Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are due to CAL by Nov. 16, 2010. Completed Answer Sheets for Levels 1 & 2 in Grades 5 & 8 in Catholic Elementary Schools and Levels 1, 2 & 3 in selected grades in parish religious education programs are due to CAL by Feb. 18, 2011. Be sure to send your completed answer sheets to CAL by traceable shipping to insure safe and timely arrival.
Order materials at: Computerized Assessments & Learning, LLC, 1202 East 23rd St., Suite B, Lawrence, KS 66046 call 1-866-406-3850 or www.caltesting.org
FOR INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE CONTACT: Carolyn Stucke at 937-498-1192 or NCEA at 202-337-6232. For an administration checklist, answers to questions and suggestions for teaching the domains Click Here .
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