August 2022
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.
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Notices, Updates, Events
Generally Useful Information
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Nuts & Bolts for New Catechetical Leaders & Youth Ministers
Thursday, August 4, 2022 (9am-11:15am) via Zoom
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Welcome to all catechetical leaders/youth ministers who are new to the ministry, new to the parish, new to the Diocese, or all three!
Three other sessions in this series are scheduled during the 2022-2023 academic year, but this session on August 4th will serve as an orientation for those who are getting an early start in their new role. The following session will on September 15, in-person in Green Bay (daytime).
On August 4th, there'll be prayer, introductions, timely topics (like catechetical certification; work-life balance; policies, upcoming events and more).
This event will be recorded and availalbe for later viewing HERE.
Nuts & Bolts Orientation
Meeting ID: 849 8240 9198
Call-in:
1-312-626-6799, Chicago
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And later that day:
Welcome, Everyone, to Office Hour!
1pm on Zoom
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All catechetical leaders, youth ministers, pastors are welcome to join us on this virtual office hour. Of course, the hour starts in prayer and a quck check-in with everyone.
This month: Love Begins Here wrap-up, GBYC Annoucement and the future of KREWE!
Come meet your co-workers in the vineyard and bring any questions you might have for our office! We're always looking for ideas and resources to help in your kingdom-building.
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Meeting ID: 86993630041
Or, Call-in: 1-312-626-6799
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GBYC November 12 at the Shrine
Theme: Endurance
"Gather the children", the Blessed Mother told Adele Briese in her apparition in Champion in 1859, and now in 2022 we aim to do just that as the Green Bay Youth Conference convenes on November 12th at the very site of that apparition.
Gather your High School students (and chaperones) and bring them to hear inspirational and hopeful music, witness and encouragement.
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Peaceful, Fall day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. |
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Join us at the virtual Office Hour on Thursday, August 4th at 1:pm (Zoom link above) to hear all about GBYC.
It's shaping up to be a great, great day for our High Schoolers!
Online registration will open after the Office Hour.
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Please keep in mind that GBYC qualifies as a retreat in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. |
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Free to a good home . . . |
Between the school and the parish, St. Bernard, Green Bay, has quite a few Pflaum sacrament prep. folders that they are looking to pass along to whomever would like them to supplement their curriculum. Please contact Jeannine Hadzima, Faith Formation Secretary, St. Bernard.
Here's what's available:
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Free Webinars (Live, or Archived)
Topics: Evangelizing Parents, Addressing Woke-ism
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As subscribers to the Catechetical Institute, the Diocese (and all parishes therein; that's YOU!) are entitled to access a series of free webinars in support of catechtists, teachers, and leaders. Tune in:
These are FREE webinars. They will recorded, and all past recordings can be found HERE. You are welcome to share any of the webinars posted there.
Of course, we use Franciscan at Home for catechetical certification in the Diocese, too:
To read the policy as to who's required to take workshops visit our resource page.
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Greetings from the Office of Safe Environment |
As you encourage employees/volunteers to support your upcoming RE and Youth Ministry Programs, as catechists, chaperones, prayer leaders, aides, etc., please keep in mind the diocesan safe environment requirements.
All employees (paid personal regardless of position/job title) and all adult volunteers who have contact with minors as part of their volunteer duties are required to:
- Have a Diocese of Green Bay approved background check,
- Complete a VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" Adult Awareness session. Online safe environment training is now available.
- Review and sign either the Our Promise to Protect (employees) or the Diocesan Code of Pastoral Conduct for Volunteers (volunteers).
Instructions on how to complete each step can be found by following this LINK.
Thanks for your help in keeping all God's children safe!
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New Policy Regarding Dress Code
Something for your Handbook
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Policy 5047.1-RE is effective as of July 1, 2022. It is the policy of the Diocese of Green Bay that all students, staff, and volunteers must follow the dress code expectations of their biological sex while on premises for religious education, Confirmation preparation or youth ministry and while representing the parish or program at outside functions. |
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Autumn on the Horizon:
Tips from GabrielSoft
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Getting ready for Religious Education:
If you need assistance regarding the use of GabrielSoft, please direct your questions to the GabrielSoft Helpdesk set up specifically for our diocese, at: greenbay@gabrielsoft.com
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Doing Some Fall Cleaning?
Mission Closet Donations Needed
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The Catholic Foundations World Missions Office keeps a mission closet of items. Besides missionaries, many priests, organizations, parishes, and teachers visit the mission closet for religious items.
We are most in need of crucifixes, but religious pictures, statues, smaller stations of the cross, and scapulars are also welcome.
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Invitation from the Diocese of LaCrosse:
Witnesses of Christ Virtual Conference
Wednesday, August 24; 5:30pm-7:30pm
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Author, speaker, TV host Chris Stefanick presents nine rules that will empower you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from unspeakable joy.
You’ll learn why:
- gratitude is the first key to unlocking deep joy
- silence creates space in your life for happiness
- rest, friendship, and fun are integral to joyful living and so much more.No matter the circumstances of your life,
Living Joy will show you exactly how you can claim the joy you were created for.
Registration required. $10/person.
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Green Bay Public Schools:
CityServe School Care Day: Aug 29-30
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A great way for people from different local churches to give a united witness to the love of Jesus Christ while assisting public school teachers in the Green Bay area as volunteers helping local teachers set-up their classrooms for the upcoming academic year. This is also a great opportunity for Confirmation service hours!
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Catechetical Sunday: September 18, 2022
"This is my body given for you" -- Luke 22:19
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Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel, and a very appropriate day to commission new and returning catechists. This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 18, 2022 , and the theme is: “This is my body given for you."
Downloadable resources (posters, prayer cards and certificates) are offered free of charge to all interested individuals and to serve the needs of catechetical leaders and catechists, youth and young adults’ ministers.
There are also resources for sale (posters, prayer cards). All resources available in English and Spanish.
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Author Joe Paprocki Coming in September
Hosted by ProCLAYM
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ProCLAYM will be hosting its annual Kick-off Day, featuring author Joe Paprocki (Loyola Press) on Thursday, September 22 (daytime) at the Green Bay Distillery.
Joe will be speaking about his new book, being released this Fall, "8 Steps to Energizing Your Faith".
ProCLAYM's Kick-off Day is an opportunity to meet others in parish ministry in a faith-filled day that is educational and fun, in a casual setting.
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Empower Core Member Training
Sept. 10, St. Raphael, Oshkosh
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While it's designed for users of Lifeteen/Edge, this training is meant to equip any youth minister and core member with the tools and techniques that their ministry needs to not just survive but to thrive.
With a focus on team building along with practical training for the current youth ministry landscape, these trainings are designed to set you up for success.
Saturday, September 10, 2022 | St. Raphael the Archangel, Oshkosh | $70.00
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'Save the Date' for November:
Wednesday evening (6-8pm), November 9th
Vocations Fair for 8th graders!
Start planning to send your 8th graders and chaperones to Sacred Heart Parish in Appleton for this great event!
Featuring Jonathan "Bearded" Blevins and the Diocesan Vocations Team.
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Calendar
Upcoming dates you should know about.
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Dates to Keep in Mind:
Aug 4: Nuts & Bolts Orientation
Aug 4: Office Hour
Aug 10/11: Sophia Institute at the Shrine (Registration required)
Aug 15: Feast of the Assumption
Sept 15: Nuts & Bolts, I & II, in-person 9am-2pm
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Resources
Studies, media, and materials to help you do what you do.
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Looking for a good explanation of the Feast of the Assumption? Check out this 4 minute video by Jared Dees, aka The Religion Teacher.
RCL Benziger hosts "Faith Fuel", a blog page that focuses on feeding catechetical leaders, school teachers, catechists and families. Faith Fuel is written for sharing lesson plan ideas, student strategies, classroom inspiration, and tips for teaching.
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NCCL (National Community of Catechetical Leaders) has been transformed and continues its work as a community of catechetical leaders to creatively address the new challenges and opportunities facing the ministries of evangelization and catechesis in today's world. Membership, which is free, gives you access to services, resources and events to support you in your ministry through its new website.
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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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