Services and Programs

Overview of Programs and Services

Catechist Formation

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

Support for Catechetical Leaders

• New Directors Institute
• Annual gatherings of catechetical leaders
• Training days and network gatherings
• Deanery meetings
• E-newsletter
• G3 technology training

Guidelines for Parishes

• Catechetical standards and policy manual
• Curriculum guidelines
• Sacramental preparation guidelines for Baptism, Penance, Eucharist
• Resources for effective child and family catechesis
• Religion Assessments 

Consultation Services

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

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 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, the archdiocesan association of catechetical leaders
• Archdiocesan affiliation with national organizations:
  • In Word and Witness (formerly NCCL)
  • National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD)