Parish Catechetical Leader Handbook

​Program Development

• Assessment of Parish Religious Education
• Goal Worksheet for Parish Catechetical Leaders
• Catechist Self Assessment
• Local Retreat Facilities and Speakers


• Copies of the books Avoiding Catechetical Catastrophes: A Survival Guide for New (or Nearly New) Parish Catechetical Leaders and Jesus Style Recruiting: A Fresh Look at Recruiting and Forming Parish Volunteers are available from the Office of Catechesis.  Please contact Andie Gunter at agunter@evdio.org or 812-424-5536 ext. 228 to request copies.
• Sample Registration Form
• Creating a Budget
• Creating a Catechist Handbook
• ​Pathways Catechist Formation
• Sacramental Guidelines & Policies from the Office of Worship

Diocesan Curriculum & Recommended Textbooks

• Forming a People of Faith: Lifelong Faith Formation
• Curriculum Pacing Guide
• Recommended Parish Religious Education Textbooks

Ongoing Formation for Parish Catechetical Leaders

• Formation Opportunities
  • Parish Catechetical Leadership Institute
  • Dayton Courses (VLCFF)
  • B. A. in Theology with an Emphasis in Pastoral Studies from Brescia University (Online or On Campus Options available)
  • M.A. Pastoral Theology from St. Meinrad School of Theology
  • Spiritual Directors List
• Grant Fund Scholarships
  • Grant Fund Application
  • Grant Reimbursement Request Form

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Professional Memberships

• National Conference of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL)
• Diocesan Association of Parish Catechetical Administrators (DAPCA)

Policies

• Youth Protection Binder-  Each parish or school has a Youth Protection Coordinator.  Please work with this person to ensure your volunteers have received training, have filled out the required forms and have had background checks.
• Diocesan Event Waiver- To be filled out for each event that takes place off of parish property.
• Diocesan Medical Information Form- Can be filled out once per year to cover all events, unless the information needs to be updated more often.
• ​Field Trips Policy
• Diocesan Social Media Policy- Guidelines for creating, maintaining and overseeing social media
• Internet Acceptable Use Contract
• Claim Reporting Kit to report accidents and injuries to the diocesan insurance company.  Please also forward a copy of the report to the Office of Catechesis.  
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training video

Role Descriptions/ Evaluation

• Director of Religious Education Role Description
• Coordinator of Religious Education Role Description
• Parish Catechetical Leader Interview
• Parish Catechetical Leader Self- Reflection
• Parish Catechetical Leader Feedback