December 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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Annual RE/YM Report
Thanksgiving Deadline Past. . .
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. . .but you can save us both a phone call by using the link to complete this year's Annual RE/YM Report right now. 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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OK, now it's getting serious; please complete your annual report ASAP! Thanks! |
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CANCELLED: Office Hour: Previously Scheduled for December 2 |
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Our next Office Hour will be on Thursday, January 6th from 1-2pm. Let's talk about Steubenville trips, GBYC and LBH!
Of course, we're always available for any questions or concerns in the meantime; just call or e-mail!
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Invite us for a visit! Scheduling calendar now open w/ dates in Jan, Feb, Mar
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Our virtual parish visits were very well-received last year; we were welcomed into over 60 parishes!
Please use this spreadsheet to schedule a visit (via Zoom) with the Child & Youth Faith Formation Team in 2022, so we can pray with/for you, hear from you about your current program, and learn how our Office can support and encourage you in current and future plans.
Your pastor/pastoral leader and support staff are most welcome to join our visit; please schedule accordingly. This is an intentional, individual opportunity to connect with us. If you require a before- or after-hours appointment or wish to negotiate an alternate meeting time, please call 920-272-8309. For planning purposes, visits are 60 minutes or less in length.
We look forward to seeing you! You will receive a confirmation e-mail, with Zoom link information after you sign-up, and another reminder about a week before the visit.
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Please Save This Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022
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8:30AM to 11:15AM St Joseph Chapel, Diocesan campus.
Formation for CREs, DREs, YMs, and Catholic School Administrators regarding gender and related issues, featuring a nationally known guest speaker and expert on these topics.
This formation will help prepare our RE/YM and Catholic school leaders for upcoming guidance on these issues. You won't want to miss this formation. Stay tuned for more information and please save the date.
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Franciscan at Home:
The table is set . . . come enjoy the feast of courses available to you!
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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.
And as soon as at least one person in your parish (you as catechetical leader? your deacon? your pastor/pastoral leader?) is designated as the leader who will have access to records and is encouraged to become a mentor, you can invite your catechists and other parishioners 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!
"I like how I can watch the course videos while I'm waiting for my kids to get done with their after school activities", said one school administrator from the Green Bay area.
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) migrated from Schoology to Franciscan At Home. This migration meant that the video courses on Schoology (CREED, SACRAMENTS & LITURGY, MORALITY, PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY and METHODS) are no longer available and any incomplete work in these courses will not be grandfathered.
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Worth Repeating: Great Family Resource Recently Released
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 TODAY! December 1, 2021! Order here:
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Next Parish Life Line
December 16: 9:30-10:30am
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Join the Parish Life Line for an Advent Retreat, led by Stacy Humbert, the new Diocesan Missionary Discipleship Director. |
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Meeting ID 953 114 988
Password 916480
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Mental Health Educator Series
Next Webinar Date: Tomorrow, 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 2nd 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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Arise Milwaukee: Youth Event
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A powerful and prayerful day long worship experience for Catholic high school and middle school students from all over Wisconsin. This is an engaging opportunity for teenagers to encounter Christ. The event will be held at Carroll University in Waukesha.
There will be both a middle school and high school day.
Middle School
Friday, March 18, 2022
9:00 -12:30
$20 includes snack
High School
Saturday, March 19, 2022
10:00 - 6:00
$30 includes lunch and snack
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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:
Dec 1: Grant application window closes at Catholic Foundation
Dec 2: Mental Health Session (via Zoom) for Educators from Catholic Charities
Dec 3: Deadline for Just for Kids Essay/Drawing Contest
Dec 24-Jan 3: Diocesan Offices closed in observance of Christmas and New Year
Jan 5 - Mar 31: Virtual parish visits for RE/YM leaders (see article above to schedule)
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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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Catholic Current by the USCCB offers many resources to use in Advent. Many resources available in Spanish and English.
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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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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