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DIOCESE OF
SPRINGFIELD-CAPE GIRARDEAU
Office of Evangelization, Catechesis, and Youth Formation
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YOU ARE INVITED - Register today!
"Your Spiritual Backpack: Essentials for the Disciples Journey"
2017 CATECHETICAL AND YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS RETREAT
Sacred Heart Parish in Willow Springs
Fri, August 4th (6:30-9:30 PM) and Sat, August 5th (8:00AM - 3:00 PM)
Loyola Press is sponsoring our presenter,
Julianne Stanz.
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While the catechetical mission relies on the transmission of truth, effective methodologies, and clarity in doctrine, we cannot succeed without proclaiming joy (not to be confused with happiness)! Julianne Stanz will explore key necessities for sustaining our own joy, the keys to being joyful leaders and authentically spreading this joy to others. Just as hikers need essential resources in their backpacks in order to fully enjoy their pilgrim path, we must be sure that our backpacks are filled with the spiritual necessities needed to proclaim a joy that lengthens and widens the pilgrim path for all those we serve. Enrich your faith and strengthen your soul in this engaging presentation for ministry leaders. A practical, humorous and energetic presentation designed to uplift and strengthen you in faith!
Click here for the complete printable information flyer and registration
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2017 CATECHIST INSTITUTES
 Our keynote speaker this year will be our own
Bishop Edward Rice! It promises to be a wonderful day!
Also in Springfield, back by popular demand,
Oddwalk Ministries will be performing for us. (Oddwalk Ministries is also available on Friday, October 13 for a presentation or retreat at your school or parish. If you would like more information contact Rosie Francka.)
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Saturday, October 14
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7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Holy Trinity Parish Center
Springfield
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1:30 - 4:00 p.m. |
St. Vincent de Paul Parish
Cape Girardeau
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2018 RCIA INSTITUTE
Friday-Saturday, February 9-10, 2018 
Presented by
Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal of Team RCIA.
Live presentation will be held at Holy Trinity parish in Springfield. We hope to live stream the presentation to other locations within our diocese.
Mark your calendars, more information to follow.
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EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS
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Retain Catechists and help them be more effective!
40 Parishes and
22 Schools are well on their way to becoming certified.
Get Started and work on becoming certified this summer. Need help? Call us!
After the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis page opens, click on the image similar to this one to find information and forms for the new process.
If you are unable to print this information, please contact Rick Barnhart at
[email protected] or Kim Brayman at
[email protected]
or (417) 866-0841 to request copies of the booklet or forms.
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Bulletin Announcement
Put this in your bulletin now! Registering now for Cycle 5, 2017
Adult Faith Formation and Catechist Certification courses online!
The Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) is a program of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives at the University of Dayton. The VLCFF offers online adult religious education and faith formation courses in support of the Church's catechetical ministry. This means that you can deepen your faith at a time and place convenient to you via the internet.
The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau partners with the VLCFF to extend these opportunities to all the faithful in our diocese at $50.00 per course. Courses may be taken for undergraduate credit
(for an additional fee) and courses qualify for credit in our diocesan Catechist Formation Process.
Registration: May 31 - July 12
Course Schedule & Listings: English Spanish
Classes held: -July 16 - Aug 19
Sample Courses for Cycle 5 include
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- Bible Basics**
- Introduction to Catechesis**
- Survey of Catholic Doctrine**
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- Introduction to Practical Morality**
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**Courses recommended for catechist certification by our diocese
You may apply for a diocesan Lay Endowment Grant for reimbursement upon successful completion of a course. This newsletter has more information about the grant.
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Diocesan Lay Endowment Grant
You may be eligible to apply for a Lay Endowment Grant to receive a reimbursement for course fees for the University of Dayton VLCFF. Click the links below for more information.
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Catechetical Sunday
September 17th
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as many of the religious education publishers, have resources available for your use in you parish. You may also contact the local sales rep for the books you use. Many of these resources are free.
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Lead Well by Living Into Adaptive Leadership
By Jim Ladoux
Adaptive leadership necessitates changes in how we approach situations as well as how we think and act.
Adaptive leaders THINK differently
- They have a scenario mindset. Leaders who create plans that are set in concrete will not be able to change quickly enough to adapt to a constantly changing ministry landscape. Leaders need to imagine alternative scenarios based on people's interests and energies move, what's happening in society, and what other similar organizations are doing.
- They demonstrate a humble mindset. They recognize their limitations and don't pretend to have all the answers. They seek out the shared wisdom of others and celebrate other people's viewpoints and contributions. They see themselves as both a teacher and a student.
- They are naturally curious. They are a sponge for new ideas and approaches. They listen deeply and observation what's going on around them. They ask thoughtful and probing questions that surface issues others haven't considered. They take notes and have a place to park information and ideas for future reference.
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The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis
*** Clergy, parish catechetical leaders, youth ministers, Catholic school personnel and catechists are highly encouraged to read and study this document.
This is a new document, created after a long process of collaboration between the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL). It user friendly and easy to read and understand.
The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis
Presenters: Ela Milewska, Dr. Bob Rice and Miriam Hidalgo - Moderated by Michael Theisen
Begin by watching this 1 hr webinar which offers a helpful examination of the newly published document by the Partnership for Adolescent Catechesis. "The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis" will be presented by its primary authors,who will break open the document and provide suggestions for how to best utilize the content locally to help parishes and catechists embrace the vision and components outlined in this document.
Click here for webinar
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Planning for Success in Catechesis
by Daniel S. Mulhall
I was recently talking with a friend who was in the midst of developing a curriculum for high school age students. He mentioned that his starting point was the high school framework the bishops created in 2008. Having worked on the high school framework while on the staff at the USCCB, I know them quite well and like them very much. My words to him may have come as a surprise: "Don't start with the framework. They are a means to accomplish a goal. First, determine your goal, and then decide how you will use the framework to accomplish your goal."
Read more...
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New Resource for Young Adults
20s/30s Ministry: A Guide for Parishes provides concrete and helpful directions for beginning a ministry to those in their 20s and 30s. It captures many years of effective outreach by Fr. Lombardo and his associates. Chapter by chapter, tip by tip, he opens directions for parishes, lays out the options, and guides pastoral associates to the best choices.
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View this webinar before you plan adult faith formation for your parish next year.
Faith Formation for the Generations & Seasons of Adulthood
with John Roberto of Lifelong Faith Associates
One of the key features of twenty-first century adult faith formation is addressing the unique life tasks, needs, interests, and spiritual and faith journeys at each stage of adulthood: young adults (20s-30s), midlife adults (40s-50s), mature adults (mid 50s-mid 70s), and older adults (75+).
Given this great diversity across the adult stage of life, it is imperative that adult faith formation programs, activities, and resources are targeted and tailored to the lives of adults-at each stage of life and in each generation.
This webinar will provide practical approaches for addressing the four seasons of adulthood using new 21st century tools and methods.
Click here to view
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The June Issue of GEMS is available
With today's escalation of communications technology, people frequently
say that the weekly parish bulletin is dying (if not already dead).
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Available to borrow from the diocesan library!
That All May Be One Ecumenism
The Effective DRE: A Theology Series
The DRE is introduced to the challenging task of assisting parishes and catechists in their efforts to build unity among Christians. The message that Christians have more that unites them than divides them is one that is strongly reinforced here, and should give every believer cause for hope.
If you would like to borrow this from our Resource Library contact Kim Brayman at
[email protected] or (417) 866-0841.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
 NCYC will be November 15-19, 2017 in Indianapolis. Many parishes from across the diocese are planning on joining us on our pilgrimage to Indianapolis! Are you?
Remember that the first deposit of $100 per person and
this form are due June 16th!! Total cost for the trip is $600 per person. More details can be found on the Youth Ministry page of the Diocesan website:
If you need help with budgeting or planning for your group, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)
 Do you know a Sophomore, Junior or Senior in high school? Do they need of some time away from the madness of the everyday world? Do they want to grow closer to God and experience him in the most incredible way? Well, look no further. TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) will be in Lebanon, MO, August 5-7, 2017 - three days away from the outside world learning more about our God. A weekend packed with surprises, new friends, old friends and great food! Registration is available now. Deadline to register is July 18th.
Click here for the registration form. For more information, contact
Kirk Verhoff or 417-489-1089. Scholarships are available.
The TEC team supplies the necessary trained and background-checked chaperones for each TEC, so you don't have to come as a group. Teens can come on their own! Youth Ministers are invited to observe a weekend, as space is available.
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Creating the Ultimate Youth Retreat
Presenter: Joe Melendrez
June 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm CDT
What does it take to build and create the ultimate youth retreat? How can you create retreat activities designed specifically for your students? What's the best way to train retreat leaders? All these answers and more will be answered in this webinar which will provide relevant and insightful ways to improve and enhance your retreat creation process. From ice-breakers to prayer experiences, this presentation will inspire you to build the ultimate youth retreat! Click here to register
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Enable Teens to become missionaries.
If the teenagers you lead are anything like the ones we know, they have TONS of energy when they find something they are passionate about. Combine that with their love of social media and desire to make an impact on the world and you have the perfect MISSIO missionaries.
MISSIO, an online platform from the Pontifical Mission Societies launched by Pope Francis, allows you to:
- Create a real life connection between your teens and people in need around the world.
- Empower teens to exercise leadership while making a difference in the lives of their brothers and sister.
- Enable teens to share the projects they feel passionate about through social media, emails and more
Invite teens and their parents to take part in a project that will not only dramatically impact the lives of others, but also help them grow in Christian solidarity, generosity and genuine charity.
Visit
MISSIO. Choose a project to pray for, accompany and support! Change the world today!
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FAMILY LIFE
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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National NFP Awareness Week
JULY 23 - JULY 29, 2017
It's Time! Say "Yes" to God's Plan for Married Love
National NFP Awareness Week provides an opportunity to:
- spread the word about Catholic teaching on marriage, conjugal love and responsible parenthood;
- share basic information about the methods of NFP;
- explain why these methods support God's design for life and love.
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlights the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood; and the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother.
Click here for this year's promotional poster, liturgy & prayers, couples' stories and an explanation of the Church's teachings:
To order posters call toll-free: 1-866-582-0943 or write [email protected].
Bulletin Briefs, Frequently Asked Questions, and a host of articles are included as part of the USCCB Media Kit: Click Here for information
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SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PRO-LIFE
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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Observing the 2017 Fortnight for Freedom
Each year the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites Catholics to observe The Fortnight for Freedom which runs from June 21-the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More-to July 4, Independence Day. Protecting religious freedom, previously assumed to be a fundamental part of the American constitutional order, is now considered controversial. To help us contribute to a better understanding of this issue in a way that respects all people, the USCCB has provided helpful
Click here for more talking points
A full set of resources, including talking points, intercessory prayers and bulletin inserts can be downloaded from.
Click here
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT
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Parish and School Report of Completions
DUE NOW!
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List of Upcoming VIRTUS Trainings
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Why have the TIPS reporting link on your parish or  school website?
Make employees, volunteers, parents, and participants part of your risk management team.
In many cases of abuse in organizations, someone reports noticing something suspicious or inappropriate but doesn't say anything-until after the fact!
- We all joked about Bill spending so much time in the shower. After his arrest we realized he hung around the showers because that's where the campers were.
- Other teachers thought it was odd, the students constantly coming to her classroom. She gave them nicknames and asked them to smell her perfume, but I never actually saw her doing anything illegal. And the students seemed to like it.
- He acted more like a kid than a coach. But I was afraid if I complained, he would take it out on my son.
To maintain a culture of safety, you want everyone in your organization to be a part of your risk management team. When someone sees a co-worker behaving in a way that looks suspicious, you want that person to take action before it's too late. If a parent has a concern, the sooner you hear about it, the sooner you can respond. (Praesidium)
Contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection for instructions on how to place the diocesan TIPS logo and link on your parish or school website. This is a free service from the diocese.
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Contact Us:
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Office of Evangelization, Catechesis,
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Youth Formation
Director: Lynn Melendez
Assoc. Director: RickBarnhart
Assistant: Kim Brayman
Assistant: Katie Newton
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Office of Child and Youth Protection
Director: William Holtmeyer
Assistant: Rosie Francka
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