DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR
OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

- “The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader.” NDC, Chapter 8, 54
  "El factor más crítico en un programa parroquial eficaz es el liderazgo de un catequético parroquial capacitado profesionalmente."
- Message from the Bishop Myron J. Cotta
  
  Click here to read Bishop Myron J. Cotta's New Year Resolution for Families
- Confirmation Retreats for Youth 2020
  Parent/Sponsor Retreats 2020
  
  Click here to see the list of Confirmation Retreats
  Click here to see the list of Parent/Sponsor Retreats
- Upcoming In-Services for Parish Leaders
  Session 1: Effective Communication & Supervision for Parish Leaders
  When: January 17, 2020 Where: St. Joseph Parish, Modesto, CA Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
  
  Session 2: Where did the time go? Time Management in Church Ministry
  When: March 13, 2020 Where: St. Anthony Parish, Hughson, CA Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
  
  Session 3: Best Practices in Difficult Situations - Not in my church
  When: April 17, 2020 Where: St. Jude Parish, Ceres, CA Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)
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- Announcement
  
  The Office of Religious Education is now officially the Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation
  Click here to read Bishop's letter
- SPECIALIZATION FOR DRE/CRE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
  
  PURPOSE
  
  The DRE Specialization provides the basic skills and the theological competencies set by the National Conference of Catechetical Leadesrhip in its Certification Standards for Professional Parish Directors of Religious Education. This specialization is a 40 hour course which consists of nine sessions and a Retreat Day.
  
  REQUIREMENTS
  
  Ability to study at a college level
  
  Commitment to attend all classes
  
  Committement to keep current on reading and assignments
  
  Active class participation
  
  TO BECOME CERTIFIED YOU MUST
  
  Complete the Introduction to Theology for Ministry through the School of Ministry
  
  ACCEPTANCE POLICY
  
  A letter of recomendation from the applicant's pastor is required
  
  The record of partipation in the Introduction to Theology or equivalent
  
  Documentation of ministerial experience
  
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- Catechist Specialization for Elementary and Junior High
  
  The catechist specialization is a thirty-hour program designed to provide parish catechists with proper metholodogy and skills for effective theaching.
  
  The specialization course is made up fo 10 sessions and concludes with a full day retreat.
  
  Parish Catechetical Leaders interested in hosting the Specialization, please contact Graciela Garza-Ayala at 209-466-0636
- Code of Ethics for Catechetical Leaders
  
  Code of Ethics for Catechetical Leaders
  Guias Basicas de Riesgos para Catequesis/Basic Risk Management Spanish
  Migrant Ministry Religious Education Process
  Guidelines for OFFSITE Catechesis
- Safe Environment
  
  For forms and guidelines, click on the link below:
  
  Working with Children

DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Upcoming In-Services for Parish Leaders

PURPOSE

REQUIREMENTS

TO BECOME CERTIFIED YOU MUST

ACCEPTANCE POLICY

DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR
OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION