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Chick McGinty Award
Congratulations
Mary Ruppenthal, PCL
St. Barnabas, Bayville2022 recipient of the Diocesan Annual "Chick" McGinty Award for
Excellence in Catechetical Leadership
Mary Ruppenthal (pictured here with Denise Contino, Director of Catechesis) has served in parish ministry for over 40 years and has been active in her current role at St. Barnabas for 20. She is involved in all areas of ministry from Religious Education, RCIA, AFF, marriage preparation, and more! Mary received several nominatins for this award from people in her parish and was chosen by a committee.
Congratulations Mary!!
Read the Monitor article.
The "Chick" McGinty Award was established in 2008 to affirm and honor an outstanding parish or school catechetical leader. The award is named after Rosemarie “Chick” McGinty, former Director of the Diocese of Trenton Office of Religious Education. Chick retired in June of 2003 after many years of dedicated service to the people of the Diocese of Trenton and especially to the professional parish catechetical leaders.
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Resources for Parish Catechetical Leaders
Notes from PCL Roundtable Discussions August 2021 - Tips to Accomodate Families January 2021 - How to keep summer program families engaged November 2020 - Sacraments - Confirmation, First Penance April 2020 - Summer Programs - Concerns & Ideas G-Suite, Google Classroom and Digital Catechesis Click here for G Suite/Google Classroom Resources Click here for Digital Catechesis Resources Click here for the G Suite Handbook for PCLs Publisher Showcase Video presentations for each publisher as well as the contact information for the representatives here. Diocesan Guidelines for Internet and Electronic Communication The Diocese of Trenton Social Media Policy and Resource Guide is to be provided to all catechists, volunteers, and all parish staff members of Religious Education programs. Please note attention to the section of this policy that addresses "Policy for Communicating with the Youth." The policy states that all people communicating virtually must have a Criminal Background Check and attend a Vitus class. All catechists and volunteers are still asked to be in compliance with the Safe Environment Policy of the Diocese of Trenton Office of Youth and Child Protection. All Catechists/volunteers are asked to sign the Revised Guidelines for Internet Virtual Classroom use. NEW Directory For Catechesis
Order your copy today here
Click here to view the Webinar from 7/23/20
Click here for the video series on the new directory by the USCCB.
Catechetical Resources Free Resources for DOT parishes and schools from The Pastoral Center (in English and Spanish) including:
Whole Family Catechesis Session
Fall Learning Centers
Lenten Plans for Busy FamiliesSacrament formation program released in American Sign Language. Read about it here. Pflaum: Totally Lent Magnetic Liturgical Calendar from CatholicBrain Click here for a list of online learning resources for PCL's Ministering to Catholic Kids in a Digital World Catholic Kids Media YouTube channel - short vides for children that illustrate the meaning of Sunday Scripture (available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Maltese). JMT Productions-has a great teaching resource for Special Needs classes or any Catechist. Check out the Exciting Video Class Activities on Vimeo. ProjectYM
https://projectym.com/live/?ck_subscriber_id=156458067Vocationlessons.com: view all the materials offered by www.vocationlessons.com curriculum for K-12; it touches on God’s Call, Marriage, Priesthood and Religious Life. Our Sunday Visitor - Free Publisher Resources Communication Center - Free Publisher Resources The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy During the COVID-19 Pandemic The Religion Teacher Busted Halo Through the Year with the DRE -- a chart that outlines basic responsibilites for a Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) -
How to set up a G Suite fornonprofits
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FAMILY LIFE CURRICULUM
The Diocese of Trenton has adopted two programs for the Safe Environment for our K - 8 children and youth, both programs exceed the requirements of article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2002 to foster safe environments for children and young people. One of the these two programs will be taught in all of the Religious Education Programs and Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton.
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How to decide on a textbook for a Catholic School or
Parish Religious Education Program?All textbooks used must be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. A complete list of texts in conformity with the Catechism of the Church can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website, for a complete list click here.
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Contact Us
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Denise Continodcontinodioceseoftrenton.orgDirector: Department of Catechesis
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mangelodioceseoftrenton.orgAssociate Director: Department of Catechesis
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Debbie D'Agostaroddagosdioceseoftrenton.orgAdministrative Assistant: Department of Catechesis
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