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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
  
• 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​

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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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

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