Services and Programs

Overview of Programs and Services

Catechist Formation

• Training opportunities for catechists
• 'Forming the Catechetical Spirit' parish-based program
• Certification of catechists & teachers
• Approval of programs for certification clock hours

Support for Catechetical Leaders

• New Directors Institute
• Annual Welcome Back Day & Spring Gathering
• 'Gigs, Geeks and God' technology conference
• Training days and network gatherings for DREs & DYMs
• E-newsletter

Guidelines for Parishes

• Catechetical standards and policies
• Curriculum guidelines, elementary and high school
• Sacramental preparation guidelines for Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation
• Religion Assessments for grades K-8

Consultation Services

• Consultation with parish staff
• Christian Formation Committee support
• Family Perspectives Consultation
• Research and data collection on parish programs and practices

Youth Ministry

• National Catholic Youth Conference
• 'Reach Out Reach In' service program
• CYM volleyball & basketball leagues
• Registration of youth-serving organizations

Catholic Scouting

• Liaison to Catholic Committees on Scouting
• Official source for Catholic scout emblems
• Annual Celebration of Catholic Scouting

Catechetical Resources

• Textbook review and evaluation
• Online resources at archmil.org
• Cooperation with Archdiocesan Resource Center at Mount Mary College , 
  and Salzmann Library at St. Francis de Sales Seminary
• Contact with catechetical publishers
• Parish Library network and resources

Connections & Collaboration

• Consultation and joint programs with other archdiocesan offices
• Liaison to Mareda & WDREF, the archdiocesan and state-wide associations of catechetical leaders
• Archdiocesan affiliation with national organizations:
  • National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL),
  • National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM)
  • National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD