May 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.
Discover Jesus. Follow Jesus. Worship Jesus. Share Jesus with others.
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Notices, Updates, Events
Generally Useful Information.
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First Communion Dresses
A Kind Donation; Can You Use Them?
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Jeannine Hadzima, at St. Bernard Parish, Green Bay has 3 First Communion dresses (Sizes 7, 8, and 8/9) to give away.
She also has a pair of white dress shoes (girls size 4) and 2 floral headpieces.
Do you know of a family that could use these items? Please contact Jeannine directly; she'd be happy to supply pictures.
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Office Hour This Thursday!
1pm on Zoom
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The finish line of the academic year is approaching!
Join us for prayer and an informal conversation about your victories over the past year.
We can look ahead to summer and would love to hear your plans for rest, relaxation, rejuvination. We even have a few ideas for you for retreats and other opportunities for renewal.
Zoom Link for Office Hour (Thursday, May 5; 1pm):
Meeting ID: 869 9363 0041
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State of the Diocese Webinar
May 10; 6:30-8pm
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Priests, pastoral leaders, all parish and Catholic school staff, trustees, councilmembers as well as parishioners are invited to join this live webinar, hosted by Bishop Ricken and other diocesan leaders.
After welcome and opening prayer, there will be updates on discipleship goals, vocation goals, families & education goals, young adult activites, one by One campaign, and Catholic Charities.
Join in to learn more about the initiatives in the Diocese of Green Bay; welcome!
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Retreat Opportunity in June |
Free! A 3-day retreat (M-W 8am-4pm each day) with options for overnight accomodations if needed. Next opportunity: June 13-15, 2022.
Entrust: Disciples on Mission Retreat.
During this intensive experience, attendees will recieve the vision, formation and practical knowledge in how to carry out the process of spiritual mulitplication.
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Read more about the retreat and register using the link above. |
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Love Begins Here
and so does Brianna McGann!
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We are pleased to announce/introduce you to Brianna McGann, who has started as our new Love Begins Here Coordinator.
When not coordinating our missions, she serves as a teacher at St. John Paul II classical school in Green Bay.
Brianna will be working at the LBH sites this summer as well as from the Diocesan Campus. Her e-mail is bmcgann@gbdioc.org and her office phone will be 920-272-8302.
Check out all things Love Begins Here at this site. Our summer missions begin on June 12 in Appleton. Please say a prayer for the Missionaries, the Core Team, and the people being served by them this summer! May God grant them safety, growth and good fruit!
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Looking for a Graduation/Confirmation Gift? |
We have a very limited number of Fr. John Girotti's book, A Shepherd Tends His Flock available for $15/each.
"This book meets an important need to explain the Catholic faith in a simple, down-to-earth manner. These pages are encouraging, and sometimes challenging, as they point out to us the road by which to follow Christ with the help of His love, grace and mercy. It is my hope and prayer that your reading of this book draws you ever closer to the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd."
- Bishop David Ricken, Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Worth Repeating:
2022-2023 RE/YM Calendar
A Revision Already!
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The only changes in our 2022-23 Calendar are: that we're going to phase out monthly Office Hours after August 2022. After August, we'll schedule virtual Office Hours as the need arises
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We're replacing the October 6, 2022 Hebrews 10:25 event with the Diocesan Encounter Jesus Retreat, to be held on Tuesday, October 11 at the Resch Expo in Green Bay.
All other dates stand, as stated in the February 2022 version of the calendar.
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The revised RE/YM 2022-23 calendar is dated 3-29-2022. |
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Calling All Families
Win a Trip to the Dells!
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In celebration of the Vatican's World Day of Families (June 22-26, Rome), the Diocese of Green Bay (Office of Marriage, Family Life & Pro-Life along with the Office of Vocations) is hosting a video contest!
Please pass this information to your catechists and famlies, and encourage them to join the fun! Deadline to submit is May 8th.
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Sophia Institute at the Shrine: August 10 & 11 |
Professional development workshops for all K-12 Catholic school teachers, DRE's and catechists.
Two dates, two topics. Choose either or both (separate registration required for each course).
Both courses are 8am-2:30pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion.
Free, online registration. Lunch and materials provided.
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Calendar
Upcoming dates you should know about.
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Dates to Keep in Mind:
May 1: Gabriel RE Module scheduled to launch
May 4: Pray the Rosary (Schools and Parish Faith Formation)
May 5: RE/YM Office Hour via Zoom (1pm)
May 8: Deadline for submitting videos for World Day of Families (see above)
May 30: Memorial Day; Diocesan Offices Closed
June 19: Bishop's Pastoral Letter Release: Worship Jesus
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Resources
Studies, media, and materials to help you do what you do.
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Free, printable guide to praying the rosary for kids is availalbe on CatholicKids.com.
Chews Life, a maker of silicone, chewable rosary beads for babies, offers free of charge, downloadable prayer sheets, including Prayer for Peace and Protection in Ukraine, as well as Rosary Prayers, Feast Days, etc.
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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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