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Denise Continodcontidioceseoftrenton.orgDirector | Department of Catechesis
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Parish Catechetical Leadership Program
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“The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader.”
National Directory for CatechesisThe Parish Catechetical Leadership Program offers adults practical ministerial skills and foundational theological training through classes taught in person through the Department of Catechesis.
This Leadership Training is required for all Parish Catechetical Leaders, directors and coordinators of Religious Education who are new to the Diocese of Trenton or those seeking to become Parish Catechetical Leaders. Click here to view the brochure.
Two Locations
Thursday sessions: Mary Mother of the Church, Bordentown NJ
Saturday sessions: St. Dominic, Brick NJ
All 12 sessions are essential for program completion.
Each session will be offered twice, location is up to the participant.
YEAR ONE PROGRAM INFORMATION:
THURSDAY OR SATURDAY (AM Session 9:30-12:00 / PM Session 12:30-3:00)
Nov. 7, 2019 or Nov. 9, 2019
AM Session #1: Called by Name: The Vocation of Catechetical Leader
PM Session #2: Theology: The Six Tasks of Catechesis / Pedagogy
Dec. 5, 2019 or Dec. 7, 2019
AM Session #3: Catechetical Leadership: What it should look like, How it should work, and whom it should serve
PM Session #4: Theology: Sacred Scripture
Jan. 9, 2020 or Jan. 11, 2020
AM Session #5: Developing Disciples of Christ: Relationship between Catechesis and Evangelization
PM Session #6: Theology: The Creed/ Jesus Christ
Jan. 30, 2020 or Feb. 1, 2020
AM Session #7: Cultivating Your Catechists: How to recruit, encourage, and retain successful Catechists
PM Session #8: Theology: Foundations of Liturgy
Mar. 5, 2020 or Mar. 7, 2020
AM Session #9: Excellence in Ministry: Best Practices for Successful Catechetical Leadership
PM Session #10: Theology: Sacraments
April 2, 2020 or April 4, 2020
AM Session #11: All God’s People: Effective Catechesis in a Diverse Church
PM Session #12: Theology: Introduction to Canon LawContact Denise Contino for more information:Phone: 609 403 -7179
Fax: 609 406-7418
email: dconti@dioceseoftrenton.org