Essentials for Catechetical Ministry

Essentials for Catechetical Ministry (Previously called New Directors Institute) is designed to provide information, support, materials, and resources that will be helpful to a new youth minister or director of faith formation as their ministry unfolds. All directors of religious education, youth ministry and lifelong faith formation who are new or nearly new to ministry, or new to archdiocese are encouraged to join us.

This program provides information about Archdiocesan guidelines and resources, and offers opportunities to ask questions, reflect on experiences, and become more familiar with the personnel and services of the Archdiocese. 

Topics include:

• Catechetical Roles
• Church Documents
• Family Involvement
• Curriculum Guidelines
• Catechist Training & Support
• Certification
• Sacramental Preparation
• Catechetical Planning
• Collaboration
• Safe Environments
• Budgeting. . . and more