June 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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Confirmation 2021-2022
Online Calendar Opens June 7:
Dates: First Come, First Serve Basis
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Confirmation Masses for Fall 2021/Spring 2022 will be celebrated in-person with Bishop Ricken. Mass dates will be scheduled online, starting Monday, June 7th. Use the link below to read the letter of instructions, see the available dates and the Vicariate plan of which parishes will be joined together for each Confirmation Mass.
Further information or answers to your questions/concerns may be obtained by contacting Tania LeFevre, Executive Assistant to the Bishop.
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Updated COVID Safety Guidelines
These are dated May 26, 2021
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The continuing decline in the number of COVID cases and the increase in the number of people fully vaccinated has caused the CDC and the Diocese to relax some restrictions, and these updates reflect that. Please read through this policy specifically written for RE/YM in our Diocese. |
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Meeting ID: 869 9363 0041
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Next Office Hour: Thursday, June 24
Looking Forward to Summer
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We'll start with prayer and check-in's, then go about addressing any and all questions you may have regarding your ministry in parishes or our programming, in a wide-ranging Q&A.
Please join us for this upbeat, non-threatening, no-judgement zone of peer networking, support and encouragement!
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Updated 2021-22 Calendar
Two New Dates Added
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The RE/YM calendar of events for 2021-22 has already been updated, as two new dates have just emerged:
- August 24, 2021: Sienna Institute's Ananias Training (see article below)
- October 21, 2021: Diocesan Discipleship Seminar for Parish & School Leaders (this includes catechetical leaders and youth ministers). Please mark your calendar to attend!
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Charter Organizations for Boy Scout Units: Insurance Matters
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Due to the recent bankruptcy news of the Boy Scouts of America, we've had questions about liability insurance coverage for troops chartered by Diocesan parishes and schools. This letter explains the impact. |
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Father's Day: June 20th
Yay, Dads!
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11:00am Mass to include a special blessing of all fathers, followed by outdoor Eucharistic rosary procession and picnic lunch w/featured speaker Patrick Reilly. Other activities, too; use link below to read more. |
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Parish Life Line: June 16
Summer Schedule: Once monthly
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Looking for some creative ministry ideas? Hoping to re-connect with colleagues and parishioners? The Parish Life Line is a forum where connections are made and best practices are shared. Gather virtually with parish leaders throughout the diocese on June 16, from 9:30 to 10:30am to pray together, network, and share creative ideas. |
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Love Begins Here AND Now! |
Our first week of LBH will get underway June 13-16 in Shawano.
Please keep our core team and missionaries in prayer.
There might be a way to get a last-minute group on one of our weeks; if your youth group is interested, contact Lynn Terrien ASAP!
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Siena Institute Coming to Shrine August 24
Ananias Training
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Inspired by the important role Ananias played in St. Paul's journey to Christ, Sienna Institute's Ananias Training will help parishes, homes, and apostolates become places where we can form a people equipped to be Ananias to one another within the Church as well as to those in the world, within the context of one's own charisms and personal vocation.
This event is being sponsored by the Parish Life Office.
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More details and free, online registration will be available in July. This live event will not be recorded, however, online resources will be provided afterward. |
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Save-the-Date: Monday, Aug. 23rd
Re-Launch of FCC!
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All Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers and Catholic School Administrators are asked to save the date of Monday, August 23, 2021 (9am-3:45pm) for a Diocesan-wide in-service about the re-launch of the Foundational Catechetical Certification (FCC) program.
This in-person event will be held at the Green Bay Distillery, with optional Mass at 8am at nearby Nativity Parish beforehand. Lunch will be provided and there will be no charge to attend.
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KREWE:
Teen Leaders & Disciples
Summer Summit June 25-27
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KREWE is for teen leaders and disciples who have "stepped" up or have been seeking "more" of their faith.
Our Summer Summit is June 25-27 at Camp Tekakwitha and we are taking reservations for parish teams now!
Cost per person per year is typically $200; but due to a Catholic Foundation grant, we are able to accept parish teams at NO COST for the 2021-2022 school year.
If you are interested in joining the process or finding out more, please reach out to Callie at ckowalski@gbdioc.org.
Deadline for Summer Summit registration is June 10th. Sadly, if minimal registration numbers are not reached, this event may be cancelled.
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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:
June 5: GBYC at the Shrine: Cancelled!
June 6: Feast of Corpus Christi
June 10: Deadline to register for KREWE Summer Summit
June 13-16: LBH in Shawano, pray for us!
June 20: Father's Day event at the Shrine (see above)
June 25-27: KREWE Summer Summit
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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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Join the Augustine Institute this Saturday, June 5, for a free, 2-hour virtual Bible conference, Source & Summit, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. But what does the Holy Bible have to say about it? Register and learn from some of the nation's top Bible scholars!
For families: Ignatius Press sells a book called "The Catholic All Year Compendium" in which author/mother Kendra Tierney shares how her family celebrates Catholic seasons and feasts. She provides ideas for stories, activities, foods, and decorations that will help families to celebrate their Catholic faith with without expertise or much advance planning.
Ascension's Biblical Walk through the Mass is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has updated its videos and other materials. See a sneak peek of the upgraded study, watch a teaser, or take the plunge and purchase a set using this LINK.
Bayard Faith Resources has recently released "Time to Say Goodbye". This gentle, honest workbook is for children ages 6 to 9 who have lost a loved one. Rooted in the hope of Christ’s resurrection, it presents the mystery of death and its rituals in ways children can grasp.
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Sophia Institute offers free, monthly lessons called, "The Call of Beauty: Exploring the Treasures of Catholic Culture". These NEW lessons are designed to facilitate wonder, reflection and conversation for students and teachers alike through a vivid encounter with a beautiful work of sacred art, music, sculpture, or architecture. And they 're FREE.
Last summer, Our Sunday Visitor adapted its Rocky Railway VBS program to an at-home version. Looking for at-home resources again this year? Hear/Read all about it HERE.
Ascension is taking pre-orders for its Great Adventures Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles. It is designed to help children ages 8-12 understand the greatest story of all time. It features 70 stories carefully chosen to capture the story of salvation history in its entirety from Adam and Eve to Christ and the Apostles.
The Sanctuary Course for Catholics, offered via Formed, is an eight-session course—designed for use in small groups—exploring the realities of mental health and illness, as well as the vital need for faith-based community conversations about these topics. Watch the trailer.
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. The Summer of Mercy is a challenge to students, friends and family to spread love and joy creating works of mercy!
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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
Callie Kowalski, Assistant Director
Child & Youth Faith Formation
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