December 2020
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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The Year of St. Joseph Continues
March 19, 2020 to March 19, 2021
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From the Gospel of Matthew:
. . . behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a Son; and you shall name Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”
Good St. Joseph, Pray for us!
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Notices, Updates, Events
Generally useful information.
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Thank you for your responses to the Annual Report
The enrollment numbers and other information you supplied about your programs help us discern how to best help you in your ministry, especially in this unbelievably trying year!
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Meeting ID: 869 9363 0041
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RE/YM Office Hour:
Thursday, December 10th at 1pm
Note: Time Change
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Special, extended Office Hour on December 10th: Real World Implications of the New Directory: Hearing your successes and challenges with moving online or to distance learning.
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Bonus Office Hour on December 17th:
Real World Implications of the New Directory: Hearing your journey during COVID and praying together. Please join us!
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Livestreamed Steubenville Conference - Dec. 12; 6-8pm CST |
Celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a keynote presentation about our Blessed Mother from Catholic speaker Mary Bielsk, Eucahrist adoration with Fr. Dave Pivonka TOR, and more.
Gather your Quad together, if feasible, and raise your voices in song and prayer with Catholics worldwide during this Night of Hope.
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Revive Parishes:
Free Online Academy of Video Courses for Parish Leaders
The Diocese of Green Bay is excited to announce a new partnership with Revive Parishes! The free video courses are intended for pastors, priests, parish staff members, leadership teams, parish pastoral & finance councils, and volunteers. They are designed to help you grow in new skills, mindsets and outlooks on parish ministry.
There will be a special launch webinar on Thursday, December 3rd, 10-11am. Free registration for the launch webinar below. For more information, please e-mail Jamie Whalen, Lay Leader Formation Director, or call him at 920-272-8268.
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Christ Awaits is a 3-month process that accompanies ministry leaders as they prepare for ongoing change.
It begins December 3rd (Participant Retreat). Programming continues December 29th and ends February 16th. Pre-recorded content will first become available on the day it is released. Live content will be archived to NCCL's website for later viewing.
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Rural Life Essay/Drawing Contest |
Each year the Rural Life Committee sponsors an essay and drawing contest for students in grades 1-8 in our Catholic Schools and Religious Education programs. This contest will take place in January 2021. Please watch for more information about this year’s contest including the contest theme after the first of the year. |
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And, Rural Life Scholarship Money ($500) . . .
The application period for the 2021 Rural Life Scholarship is now open. This scholarship worth $500 is sponsored by the Rural Life Committee of the Diocese of Green Bay. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial aid for an aspiring student going into the agricultural field. High school seniors are eligible to apply. All information about the scholarship, the application, and the pastoral recommendation form can be found HERE. The scholarship deadline is March 15, 2021.
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Respect Life Event:
Living the Gospel of Life: Disciples for Life Conference 2021
Save the date: Saturday, January 23, 2021 for the diocesan Respect Life Celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Bishop Ricken will celebrate the annual Respect Life Mass. The day will also feature the Sisters of Life as well as engaging talks and the opportunity to network with other pro-life leaders in the Diocese. There will be an in-person option (as guidelines allow) and the event will be livestreamed. Details in next month's RE/YM Update.
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Parish Life Line: Upcoming Topics
Wednesday Mornings @ 9:30; via Zoom
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Dec 2: Ellen Mommaerts (Mental Health Outreach;
esp. in regards to youth mental health)
Dec. 9: Bishop Ricken
Dec. 16: Fr. Dan Felton (50th Parish Life Line)
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Green Bay Youth Conference (GBYC) Reminder:
Save the Date: June 5, 2021
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Rescheduled from this month to June 15, 2021. It will still be at the Shrine for Our Lady of Good Help and Sonar Worship will still be our band. Our hope and prayer is that by June of next year COVID numbers will be reduced sufficiently to allow us to have GBYC safely. |
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Better News: Love Begins Here
It's On for 2021!
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Love Begins Here is back for 2021!!!
We are seeking Core Team members to serve on our Love Begins Here Localized Mission Team this summer. We are in need of male and female applicants, ideally 21 years old or older, to follow the mission of St. Teresa of Calcutta by serving those in need in our own backyards! Not only will you grow in a community of faith with the other core team members, but your faith will be put into action by assisting in implementing the 2021 Love Begins Here mission weeks (2 high school weeks, 3 middle school weeks).
Stay tuned for more information in the near future. We are excited to be back!
For applications/information, please contact Lynn Terrien at lterrien@gbdioc.org
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Good News from Camp Tek, Too! |
Registration for summer camp at Camp Tek opens on Friday, December 4th. The following sessions are being offered.
- Session 1: June 20 - June 25
- Session 2: June 27 - July 2
- Session 3: July 4 - July 9
- Session 4: July 11 - July 16
- Session 5: July 18 - July 23
- Session 6: July 25 - July 30
- Session 7: August 1 - August 6
Slots will fill quickly; register promptly!
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Calendar
Upcoming dates you should know about.
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Dates to Keep in Mind:
Dec 1: Deadline for Catholic Foundation Grant Applications (see article above)
Dec 1: Deadline for "Just 4 Kids" essay/drawing contest (see article above)
Dec 4: Camp Tek summer 2021 registration opens (see article above)
Dec 10: Office Hour (1pm) See article above
Dec 17: Office Hour (1pm) See article above
Jan 23: Save-the-date: Respect Life Celebration at the Shrine (details next month)
**FCC and Ongoing Formation schedules are available through www.gbdioc.org/fcc Please contact hosting parish/school to register for a class or get more information about location, parking, etc.
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Catechetical Certification
Discover Jesus: One course per year for steady growth!
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Looking for Something to Do Online?
Links to Online FCC Courses
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Online courses follow the same lesson plan as classroom sessions and may be used to take the entire course or specific sessions as make-ups. Participants are responsible for submitting completion form. |
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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 Catholic Extension offers a free digital prayer card for COVID 19. Join in a litany of prayer and solidarity with those who are sick, first responders, civic leaders and those who have died.
The Augustine Institute presents several books at bulk rates that would make great Advent or New Year gifts for older students/adults, including "The Search" by Chris Stefanick. See more titles and deals.
Contemplating an advanced degree in 2021? The Augustine Graduate School of Theology offers a Masters in Theology. The priority deadline to apply is December 12, Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Catholic Current is your one-stop-shop for ministry needs that gives your parish/organization access to an incredible online library filled with relevant, reliable content that supports the liturgical calendar and more. From prayers to social media graphics, you’ll find everything you need on this project of the USCCB.
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The USCCB has published Pope Francis' encyclical letter, "Fratelli Tutti" (On Fraternity and Social Friendship). It is available for sale in both English and Spanish at the USCCB Store.
Don't forget that the Compass offers worksheets and other resources for use by teachers and catechists as part of Compass in the Classroom. See a video explanation and testimony.
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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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Before Christmas, though . . . Advent! |
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