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(812) 424-5536
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 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
  • Incident Report- fill out and keep on file at your parish 
  • Diocesan Social Media Policy- Guidelines for creating, maintaining and overseeing social media
  • Internet Acceptable Use Contract
  • ​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



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