The ALL NEW Atlanta Catechist Conference Coming 8/18/18!
Save the date and watch for information and updates about this exciting new catechist conference.  The NEW Atlanta Catechist Conference will be held at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center.  The planning committee is working hard to bring great speakers in English and Spanish to this event. Special workshops will be offered for Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA teams and Catechists.   Watch for information as it becomes available on our new website www.atlcatechistconference.com 
 
Synod 2018: On Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment

Pope Francis has dedicated the  15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops .  to be focused on the theme of "Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment." It will be held in Rome in October 2018.  Learn all about it on the USCCB Website link.
Here is another great article focusing on the pre-Synod meeting with young people. 
Catechist Certification for the Right Reasons
If your New Year's resolution is to get started or step up your efforts for catechist certification, take a minute to consider moving forward for all the right reasons.  This article, "Catechist Formation: More than a Path to Certification," by Joe Paprocki not only gets you started in the right direction but also includes links to the online "Spirituality of the Catechist Retreat" published over the summer.   
EVENT ALERT!  "Children in the RCIA"  1/27/18 
Bring your catechists and team members to this workshop led by author, Blessie La Scola.  Her new book of precatechumenate sessions for children and families, Children of the Light, is an excellent model children's initiation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from this author and expert.   Register 
Register for Upcoming Events
  • January 27th, Children and the RCIA-Presented by Blesie LaScola  Register 
  • February 5th, Service Awards and Mass, by invitation
  • February 15th-17th, Mid Atlantic Congress, Baltimore, Information
  • March 3rd, Walking With Children Into Prayer, Scripture and Sacred History.  Register
  • March 3rd, Middle School Catholic Fest Information at www.atlyouth.org
  • March 14th-17th, LA Religious Education Congress, Los Angeles, Information
  • April 24th, Accompanying Youth on Their Journey of Faith and Vocation, Tom East, presenter.  Register
  • June 2nd, Middle School Track at Eucharistic Congress, Information coming soon!
  • August 18, 2018, Atlanta Catechist Conference, Information coming soon! 
  • October 3-28, Synod 2018: On Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment, Information
  • January 22-27, 2019- World Youth Day.  Contact Katherine Angulo kangulo@archatl.com
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