November 2021
Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Update
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This monthly e-newsletter serves catechetical and youth ministry leaders in the Diocese of Green Bay by furnishing them with updates, events and other resources helpful to them in their ministry of fostering households and communities of discipleship.
Discover Jesus. Follow Jesus. Worship Jesus. Share Jesus with others.
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Notices, Updates, Events
Generally useful information.
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It's That Time of Year Again
Annual Report
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Please set aside 15-20 minutes and use the link below to complete this year's Annual RE/YM Report before Thanksgiving. The information you supply helps us formulate our programming to best serve you and gives you a chance to share your successes and challenges.
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Let's not play phone tag after Thanksgiving; complete the report before November 25th! |
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Office Hour: This Thursday, November 4, at 1pm |
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Our next Office Hour will be on Thursday, November 4th from 1-3pm. (YES, it's Office Hours-plural!).
Come join us for a tutorial on how Gabriel (the Diocese of Green Bay's choice for parish management and communication software) can help you right now.
This presentation will feature Armand Brunelle, the CEO of Gabriel and Roy Verstegen from our diocesan IT department, along with members of the diocesan Gabriel Steering Committee.
Come learn how to use this game-changing application and bring your questions!
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Franciscan at Home:
Feel Like You've Missed the Bus?
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Good News: Your parish is already set up with an account in Franciscan at Home, the new online platform for catechetical certification training and other faith formation opportunities.
But has it designated at least one person as the leader who will have access to records and is encouraged to become a mentor? That could be you, as catechetical leader, your pastor, your deacon or pastoral leader, or a combination of people.
Once a leader has registered for your parish, you can invite your catechists to register and take courses individually, or in a group setting. Courses are open to all adult learners; it's a great way to develop potential catechists for the future!
The certification requirement for all catechists, Catholic school teachers and administrators has not changed, but our way of delivering the coursework is vastly improved with Franciscan at Home. Don't miss out! Contact sre@gbdioc.org with any questions about registering. Contact mcabey@gbdioc.org with any questions about the requirements, coursework, etc.
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On November 29th, 2021 our Foundational Catechetical Certification (FCC) will be migrating from Schoology to Franciscan At Home. This migration means that the video courses on Schoology (CREED, SACRAMENTS & LITURGY, MORALITY, PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY and METHODS) will no longer be available and any incomplete work in these courses will not be grandfathered.
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Working w/Parents & Students from Other Cultures
Zoom Session, This Thursday Morning (Nov 4)!
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Join Tammy Olivares from Hispanics for School Choice and our very own Jane Schueller from the Office of Catholic Schools on November 4th for a presentation on understanding how to reach and work with parents and students from other cultures.
Tammy will share insight and information on the Hispanic community and Jane will share insight and information on the Hmong community. Bring your questions! This is an hour you won’t want to miss!
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Meeting ID: 854 4341 9890
Passcode: 159903
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Nuts & Bolts on Zoom
November 18; 1pm
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Welcome to all newcomers to RE/YM Ministry! Whether you attended the earlier Nuts & Bolts sessions or not, all are welcome to this November 18th edition. We'll do check-in's, pray together and cover some of the handout topics which may include: Catechist In-Services; Catechists Evaluation; Budgeting; High School Volunteers/Employees and more!
Please e-mail cfountain@gbdioc.org to get the handouts in advance, to look them over, and jot down any questions you'd like to ask on the 18th!
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Meeting ID: 889 7932 8796
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It's That Time of Year Again: Catholic Foundation Grant Applications
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Each year, the Catholic Foundation awards grants to assist in education, service and ministry within the Curia, parishes and Catholic schools in the Diocese of Green Bay.
These include the Advancing the Mission grants in Evangelization, Leadership Development and Lifelong Catechesis.
The Catholic Foundation also has grants available through Lumen Christi, Monica Meyer Respect Life, Denis and Marie Garot Fund and Catholic Foundation area-of-interest funds.
Grant applications need to be submitted prior to December 1 to be considered.
To learn more about Catholic Foundation grants or to apply, please click here, call Tracy Granius at 920-272-8292 or email cfgrants@gbdioc.org.
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National Vocations Awareness Week
November 7-13: Resources
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- how to foster and pray for vocations via the Fiat Prayer Society
- videos produced locally (you'll recognize many of these folks!) highlighting their religious vocations.
These resources should be shared with parishioners, High School catechists and Youth Ministers!
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Great Family Resource
In partnership w/Archdiocese of Detroit
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Archdiocese of Detroit with Liturgical Publications has published a book, 52 Sundays, to help families and individuals pray through and reflect on the Mass, Mass readings, etc. and pray as a family together. It even has recipes for families to cook together! Archbishop Vigneron invited Bishop Ricken to write a cover letter for the book, which he did.
The book is available in both English and Spanish. Pre-order pricing ends December 1, 2021, and books will begin shipping in mid-November.
Get your copy for the limited time discount of $12.50 (+ $7.50 shipping) today at 4lpi.com/52-sundays
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Attention, Catholic Scouters: New Website Launched |
This in from the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting: The NCCS has released its new website.
The site went live recently, and there will be many additions coming soon. This site will eventually replace the NCCS-BSA site. For now they will both be available.
The new tagline is Catholic Scouting: Faith. Family. Adventure.
Take a few minutes to check it out and go back often for updates.
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Next Parish Life Line
November 17: 9:30-10:30am
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Jane Angha will be the presenter for the next Parish Life Line, the online connection with curia and fellow workers in the vineyard. Her topic will be "Oh, the Things You Could Do: Christmas Evagelization & Hospitality". |
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Meeting ID 953 114 988
Password 916480
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Mental Health Educator Series
Next Webinar Date: December 2; 9-10am
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Catholic Charities is hosting a series of mental health workshops for Catholic school principals and administrators, religious education directors, and youth ministry leaders.
The topic the next workshop, on December 2) will be: Coping Skills for Depression and Anxiety that Our Youth May Be Experiencing, featuring Heather Novak, Catholic Charities Mental Health Counselor
The workshops are held virtually, via Zoom and the link will be sent to those who register to attend. Online registration will be open soon. Stay tuned!
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Just for Kids Art & Essay Contest
Last Call: Deadline December 3rd!
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In partnership with World Mission Services, The Compass presents its annual Christmas essay/art contest once again this year. The top three artwork winners from each age group, K-8, will be chosen by a diocesan panel.
Please visit HERE for more information.
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Last Year, Two of Our Local Contestants Won National Recognition
Take a Peek at Their Work on November 28th!
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The MCA winning art work from our two Diocesan winners, Victoria Wanke (St. Mary of Immaculate Conception, Appleton) and Lynn Trinity Pereira (St. Francis Xavier, Appleton) will be featured as 2021 e-Greetings – Christmas cards – at https://www.missio.org/egreetings/ The link will be live with new (2021 National winners) art on the first day of Advent - November 28, 2021.
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Looking Ahead to Spring Confirmation at the Cathedral
June 5, 2022
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These liturgies are for any candidate unable to participate in their parish's Confirmation liturgy; those who have been prepared as adults through their parish process and are prepared for the sacrament or those that have received special permission from the Bishop to receive at an earlier age. Those individuals needing to receive Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation or just Holy Communion and Confirmation should receive these sacraments at the parish's Easter Vigil celebration.
Each liturgy is limited to approximately 60 confirmands (candidates). The spring date will be June 5th, and when registration opens, it will be on this webpage.
The point of contact for Diocesan-wide Confirmation is Arvilla Rusnak, Office of Divine Worship.
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Love Begins Here 2022: Dates/Places Announced! |
With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we hope to return to overnights for Love Begins Here Summer 2022!
There may be some COVID-19 guidelines, but we are ready to come together to serve in the spirit of St Teresa of Calcutta.
Host parishes are set for Summer 2022!
- Appleton June 12-16 (HS)
- Dyckesville June 19-22 (MS)
- Antigo June 26-30 (HS)
- Shawano July 5-8 (MS)
- Oshkosh July 10-13 (MS)
Pre-registration for parish groups is now open (for PARISHES only, please).
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Calendar
Upcoming dates you should know about.
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Our upcoming events have been updated and will continue to be updated throughout the year.)
Dates to Keep in Mind:
Nov 4: Office Hour on Zoom
Nov 18: Nuts & Bolts (Virtual, on Zoom)
Nov 24: Annual Report Due (see article above)
Nov 25/26: Thanksgiving Holiday (Diocesan Offices Closed)
Nov 29: FCC Coursework on Schoology ends. Incomplete work will be lost.
Nov 30: Carol starts calling people who didn't submit their Annual Report!
Dec 1: Grant application window closes at Catholic Foundation
Dec 2: Mental Health Session (via Zoom) for Educators from Catholic Charities
Dec 7: Calendar for virtual parish visits opens (watch for next month's Update)
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Resources
Studies, media, and materials to help you do what you do.
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Our at-home resource page can be found HERE!
it gets updated as new information becomes available.
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The National Association for Lay Ministry recorded its recent webinar on "The Installed Ministry of Catechist" recently established by Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter, issued, 'motuproprio' and entitled, "Antiquum Ministerium. Link to recording.
Catholic Current by the USCCB offers many resources to use in the month of November, including important dates, saints, prayers, weekly bulletin inserts and social media posts, shareable images and more. Many resources available in Spanish and English.
Also from Ascension, an opportunity to experience a Jesus-centered Advent through its new Rejoice! Finding Your Place in the Advent Story, which includes guided video meditations, a journal and more. Check it out (including a 1.5 minute trailer) HERE.
Jared Dees, founder of The Religion Teacher has amassed a library of resources with more than 700 worksheets and vidoes, all tools to lead kids into an encounter with Christ. Become a member ($180/year) and get access to these resourcess HERE.
The Augustine Institute introduces "Amen" a free, Catholic app for your phone that allows you to have easy access to Catholic prayers, meditations and scripture.
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From Ascension, a free article entitled "Discovering Unity through Faith" which shows how you and your students can find strength in differences and to grow in unity with all God's children.
The USCCB hosts these two sites: Lectio Divina in English and Lectio Divina in Spanish. They each include a 2-page PDF that has that Sunday's gospel reading, then focuses on Reading, Meditation, Contemplation and Prayer over that reading as well as a reflection question about living the Word in the coming week.
Reminder: the current Diocesan COVID dashboard reflects the COVID-19 situation in the sixteen counties of the Diocese of Green Bay. Data is obtained from the Wisconsin Department of Health website. Weekly statistics including # of positive cases, # of deaths and % positive cases will be updated by end of day on Mondays. The Activity/Case Rate (Burden) will be updated weekly on Wednesdays to align with weekly updates from the state. Questions? Contact your county health department.
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Share Your Wisdom!
Have a resource that you've found helpful in training staff or engaging students? Watched a video that deepened your faith and led you closer to Jesus?
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If you need anything; prayers, a listening ear, or other support, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate ALL that you are doing to advance His kingdom!!
Maximus Cabey, Director
Child & Youth Faith Formation
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