2009 - 2010
Catechist Formation

New Catechist Orientation
There will be an orientation for all new catechists or veterans switching from one program level to another Early Childhood-Elementary-Junior High on Wed, Aug. 26, 2009.

Generations of Faith
All households of faith will receive a special blessing during the liturgies on Sat, Sept. 19, 2009 and Sun, Sept. 20, 20098.

Grade Level Training
There are four catechist training sessions throughout the school year.

Three Year Olds and Four Year Olds
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm

Kindergarten
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm
Monday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm

1st Grade
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm

2nd Grade
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010 10:15 am- 12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm

3rd Grade
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 9:30 am-11:15 or 6:30-8:15 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010 9:30-11:15 am or 6:30-8:15 pm

4th Grade
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm

5th Grade
Thursday, Sept.17, 2009 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm
Thursday, Mar. 11, 2010  10:15 am-12:00 or 7:15-9:00 pm

The EDGE 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 6:30-8:30 pm Guest Speaker
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 6:30-8:15 pm - 6th Grade 7:15-9:00 pm - 7th & 8th Grades
Sunday, Apr. 18, 2010 5:00-6:30 pm

Diocean Initial Formation
This is offered on different dates and at different locations throughout the diocese.  Call Geri  at 355-4545 ext 121 for more information.

On-Going Diocean Formation
All veteran catechists are expected to spend at least six hours in ongoing faith development. The days, times and topics are yours to choose. The six hours should be completed by May 1, 2010.

Protecting God’s Children
This is a proactive training to ensure that children in our program are kept safe. One parent from each family is required to attend this program. This is a one time requirement. You must complete this program and have a background check done before you can begin to teach.  Dates & Times.