October 2021
Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Update
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Notices, Updates, Events
Generally useful information.
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Did you Miss Nuts & Bolts for New Administrators?
It was on September 16: Handouts Available Online
We had an all-star cast talk briefly on a number of critical topics, along with a full compliment of handouts with other useful information to help you in these early days of your new ministry!
Our next Nuts & Bolts will be online, via Zoom, will be on Thursday, November 18th.
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Hebrews 10:25
Next Thursday, October 7th!
Today's the last day to register!
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Word. Formation. Diversity.
Welcome to Hebrews 10:25, a series of professional development days for RE/YM Leaders. This session is scheduled for Thursday, October 7th from 9am (doors open at 8:30am) - 3pm at the Green Bay Distillery. $17/person. Use the link below to online registration.
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"If there were one Hebrews in the past 5 years that you couldn't afford to miss, this is the one! We hope to see you there!” -- Maximus Cabey
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Webinar from the Catechetical Institute |
The Catechetical Institute is continuing to offer a FREE webinar series to answer the most commonly asked questions about successfully implementing Franciscan at Home in parishes and schools in creative and effective ways.
Their next webinar topic will be: How to help children and teens desire God and love His Church, not just go through programs or be informed in a classroom, and how the Catechetical Institute can help with that. They will be answering questions such as:
- Understanding what programs and resources are capable of as stand alones?
- How do God and His prophets teach with power, and what can that say about our way of being impactful with children and teens?
- How can our teaching engage children’s and teen’s lives better and make organic connections with the life of faith?
- What are ways to help catechists and teachers aim for yearning, not just learning?
Two options for participating:
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World Mission Services Projects
2022-24 Booklet Just Released!
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The World Mission Services Projects Booklet is made up of 24 short-term global mission projects, each with a connection to the Diocese of Green Bay. These projects foster global awareness and encourage Catholics in their baptismal call to missionary activity, the work of evangelization, and charitable works throughout the world. 100% of contributions go directly to the projects.
The booklet can be used for classrooms, youth groups, communities, or parishes, so if you’re a teacher, catechist, parent, teen, faith sharing group, ministry, or someone who has a heart for serving others, check out these incredible projects and find out how you can become a part of their story!
Use the link below to access the booklet digitally, or pick up a copy at Hebrews 10:35 on October 7th.
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Rosary Event: Let's Pray Together
Wednesday, October 13
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The Miracle of the Dancing Sun occurred on October 13, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal.
We are currently experiencing a very dark time in our world. Just as Our Lady of Fatima asked Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta to pray the rosary, we are asking our RE catechists, staff and students to pray the rosary together at the start of your October 13th programs. We recommend having students gather in the church. If that is not possible because of space, a time-coordinated effort to pray simultaneously in each classroom might work, or if you have a public address system in your facility you might have a group of students lead the rosary over that. Our Lady asked the children to pray. This day is to honor her request.
FYI, the Catholic Schools of our Diocese will be praying the rosary together at 9am that morning as well, and the other WI dioceses and Relevant Radio will be participating, too. Use the links below to access a colorful one-page flier.
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Real + True: Inspired by the Catechism of the Church
Possible supplement materials for High Schoolers
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Real + True, a new global project inspired by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, launched in early September with a mission to pass down and pass along the gift of the Catholic faith through beautiful, captivating, and relevant content inspired by the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The content is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and accessible for free to people worldwide.
Real + True will engage with Millennial and Gen Z audiences around the world through videos, social content, and a podcast. New content will be published in monthly units, each covering a section of the Catechism, with 12 units for each of its four pillars.
Real + True advisors include some of the most respected names in catechesis and evangelization, including our own Bishop David Ricken and Julianne Stanz, Diocesan Director of Parish Life & Evangelization.
Real + True is available on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music, but you can also find it on its website.
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Parish Life Line Zoom Meetings: Wednesday, October 27 at 9:30 a.m.
"How in the world can we reach out to families?" with Elisa Tremblay from the Office of Marriage, Family Life & Pro-Life
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Previous recordings and
resources.
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Meeting ID 953 114 988
Password 916480
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Diocesan Discipleship Seminar
October 21 at the Resch Expo
Registration Deadline: October 7
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Please check with your parish team to make sure you were included on a group registration. If not, please use the link below to register individually. Either way, don't miss what's going to be an extraordinary day of prayer, reflection, conversation and fellowship. |
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Mental Health Educator Series
Future Dates To Be Announced
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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.
Topics will include self-care, preventing burnout and the importance of staying healthy in all areas of life (balance).
The workshops will be held virtually, via Zoom with various mental health professionals from the Catholic Charities team.
We'll send out notice of the next installment(s) of this series as soon as we get them from Catholic Charities.
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October is World Mission Month |
Every school, parish and family in the world can participate in World Mission observances. Every student is a missionary, sharing our love for Christ’s Gospel with one another, supporting the Church most in need.
If you have any questions or would like a missionary speaker, please contact Cindy St. Aubin, World Mission Director.
Two colorful info sheets for your use (both are bi-lingual; Spanish/English):
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Just for Kids Art & Essay Contest
Deadline in November!
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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 see HERE for more information.
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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 Commuion 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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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:
Oct 7: Hebrews 10:25 at the Green Bay Distillery
Oct 13: Start RE programs with the Rosary in commemoration of Fatima apparition
Oct. 21: Diocesan Discipleship Seminar for Parish Leaders at the Resch Expo
Oct 24: World Mission Sunday
Nov 4: Office Hour on Zoom
Nov 18: Nuts & Bolts (Virtual, on Zoom)
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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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Perfect for October: Use rosary.com and use a 25-day challenge to develop a daily rosary habit. Learn the 15 promises of the Rosary, stories of miracles performed through it; inspiring quotes about the Rosary; and tips to make it easier to pray the Rosary.
Sophia Institute offers "The Call of Beauty: Exploring the Treasures of Catholic Culture" as free lesson plans. Access them 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.
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.
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Word on Fire is offering a free eBook, Catholicism after Coronavirus: A Post-COVID Guide for Catholics and Parishes, intended to answer the question 'where do we go from here?'' Practical advice from those on the frontlines of the Church's response to the pandemic, meditations on bereavement, spiritual formation, evangelization and more. Download this new eBook for free at wordonfire.org/covid.
Catholic Current by the USCCB offers many resources to use in the month of October, including important dates, saints, prayers, weekly bulletin inserts and social media posts, shareable images and more. Many resources available in Spanish and English.
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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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