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Congratulations Mary Mykityshyn, PCL
St. Gabriel, Marlboro2019 recipient of the Diocesan Annual "Chick" McGinty Award for
Excellence in Catechetical Leadership
The purpose of the award is to celebrate the legacy of professional catechetical leadership in the Diocese of Trenton and to honor one who has demonstrated such leadership. Mary was nominated by her Pastor, Rev. Eugene J. Roberts as well as many of her colleagues and peers. A committee chooses the winner each year. Mary's nominations showed how she transformed the religious education program as well as the entire parish. Here are a few quotes from her many nominationsto demonstrate her mission:
- Pastor of St. Gabriel, Fr. Eugene Roberts, writes “It is my great honor and privilege to nominate Mary Mykityshyn for the great award recognition for her outstanding leadership role and catechetical abilities in teaching our young children the meaning and love for the Lord Jesus Christ. She truly has the ability to work with our volunteer teachers and make everyone feel important and needed in our Religious Education Program”
- Maria Conoshenski, “Mary defines the word leader! Her strength lies in empowering others. Nothing is impossible and nothing is without prayerful consideration. Her faith is at the center of everything she does and she has that subtle confidence that only comes from knowing God. She leads people to find their own relationship and encourages them to trust in God. Mary is the real deal!!!”
- Roe Abbato, “Mary is the calm within the storm, that resource you go to before you Google “old testament help” in the Bible. You will find her with a community of friends attending a program at the Upper Room or walking a 16-mile spiritual journey from St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church in the Bronx to Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton Church in Lower Manhattan. Mary will forever give for God; give for family, because she knows no other way. You will not find too many Mary’s in this world today but when you do, they become more than a friend, and they become a teacher, a leader, that person that you take a life journey with!!”
- Joseph J.J. Visci, “Mary’s vision, touch, leadership, and heart are what we need in our church in this day and age and at this time. It is in Mary’s keeping her finger on the pulse of what’s needed and meeting people where they are, that she brings people to the faith. I believe- as do many others – that the seeds Mary has planted in the hearts of our children and in adults, by her work, energy and vision as St. Gabriel’s Religious Education director, will grow deep roots and bear much fruit down the road.
- Deacon Stephen Sansever, “Though her responsibility is the Religious Education program, she has had a tremendous effect across all aspects of St. Gabriel’s Parish and she is a truly a remarkable Catechetical Leader. I cannot think of no one more deserving of this honor for her tireless work with the children and adults in St. Gabriel’s Parish.”
Congratulations Mary! -
St. Joseph Parish, Toms River Summer Year Round Program
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Denise Continodcontidioceseoftrenton.orgDirector | Department of Catechesis
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Debbie D'AgostaroddagosDioceseofTrenton.orgOffice Assistant
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Online Learning Resources for Parish Catechetical LeadersCOVID19 has caused our in-person programs to be cancelled until further notice. Here are resources while you plan for at-home learning.
Google Classroom Resources Google Classroom Training held on June 23rd by google expert, Kayt Diver. Slides from this training here. Click here for Helpful Links/Add-Ons/Extensions/Videos for Catechists Click here for an outline of best practices for setting up the Google Suite for nonprofits Basic instruction for Gmail accounts
Step 1 – Set up a Gmail account (click here). It is free. Instructional video here.
Step 2 – Setting up a Google Suite (G Suite):
Google Suite for Education is the platform most schools are using, but per their site, that is exclusively for "K–12 schools, higher-education institutions, and homeschool co-ops." However, we can access most of the same functionality via Google Suite for Nonprofits. This is something you must apply for so they can verify that the organization qualifies as a nonprofit and it takes 2-14 days for the verification process to be completed. To do this, you will need to fill out a form which includes your parish's exempt ID, and its mission statement in addition to other basic info.
Google for Nonprofits offers organizations free access to Google tools like Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Ad Grants, YouTube for Nonprofits and more. You can start the application process here.
Webinars
Fruitful Preparation for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion: Engaging Children and their Parents. Click here for the recording. Click here for the webpage.
RCL Benziger presents Families and Faith Formation Leaders: Learning to Be Courageous
Click here for the webinar (use pw: 4T^&Bn%7)
Click here for the PowerPointDr. Tim Hogan: Grounded Catholic Spirituality for Leaders During Today’s Pandemic
Check out his webpage here. Click here for the Powerpoint presentation.
Dr. Michael White: Supporting Kids & Families through the Coronavirus Outbreak
FORMED: Faith At Home (for current Formed Parishes)
Click here to review Webinar
Simple and Effective Home Based Faith Formation and similar webinars/recordings -
Our Sunday Visitor
Sacramental Preparation
Online Confirmation Retreat by Project YM
Gifted With The Spirit - Pflaum Confirmation Program
Catechetical Resources
Click here for a list of online learning resources for PCL's.
Pflaum has offered FREE resources for parishes to send to parents / families
Click here for the link to Pflaum Free Resources / New: Pflaum Resources for PCLs planning to offer online formation while we wait
Free Resources from Sadlier
Sadlier is providing ALL religion books as ebooks, FREE of charge, to all parishes (whether you are Sadlier users or not) in an effort to assist the DRE/PCL’s, and catechists in remote learning during this current health crisis.
To access your FREE eBook Site License for Sadlier Religion programs,
log in to Sadlier Connect Click Here- Username: SadlierStudent
- Password: ReadyToLearn!
Ministering to Catholic Kids in a Digital World
ProjectYM
https://projectym.com/live/?ck_subscriber_id=156458067
Catholic Faith Technologies (My Catholic Faith Delivered) and Ignatius Press offer free Online Faith Formation During COVID-19 Pandemic. FREE Faith and Life courses for those students soon celebrating Confirmation, First Communion, or enrolled in on-site religious education. Free licensing available through June 2020. To enroll go to: http://faithformation.zohosites.com Questions: info@catholicfaithtech.com
Resources from NCCL: Are you a member of NCCL? Log-in through our member portal to access the "COVID-19 Discussion and Resources" Group. This is a place for resources, prayer, discussion and support. Not a member? Check our social media pages regularly for updates, current information, and materials that are perfect for your ministry setting. #wearenccl #somosnccl #COVID19
Vocationlessons.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.
Teacher login: vocations2020
Student login: vocation2love
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)
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FAMILY LIFE CURRICULUM
Bishop O’Connell and the Diocese of Trenton are pleased to announce the adoption of a new safe environment program, RCL Benziger Family Life Series for all our religious education programs and Catholic Schools. Please read Bishop O’Connell’s letter of promulgation.
Information from the Family Life Webinar held on February 14, 2019
RCL Family Life Check List compiled by Department of Catechesis -
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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The Sacrament of Confirmation
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El Sacramento de Confirmación
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Resources from The 2018 Catechetical Convocation
Presentation on "Technology and Catechesis" and "Technology and Catechesis Resources" by Jessica Donohue, PCL, Sacred Heart, Mount Holly NJ.
Presentations on Family Catechesis:
Back to Families by Mary Lou Hughes, Diocese of Camden
Shifting the Focus by Sr. Kathleen Burton, Diocese of Camden
