Hi Everyone, Since Catechetical Sunday is coming up, I was wondering besides the certificate and refreshments does any one give a gift bag? If so ideas of what...
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Moira
arjanim
Sep 3, 2009 12:26 am
Donna We do a formal breakfast for the catechists and their families after the Commissioning/Blessing at Mass so we don't do a gift bag.. Sounds fun,...
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Donna Francisco
cmdgrandma
Sep 3, 2009 1:30 pm
I don't have all the info, but I have seen them where they put articles with little explanations attached ... a tea bag (take some quiet time for...
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kroro43@...
bonnierodgers43
Sep 3, 2009 1:34 pm
I always like something cute and/or something they can use. So a pack of lifesavers with a card, that says you are a life saver A 100,000 candy bar with a card...
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Frank Koob
fkoob
Sep 3, 2009 4:34 pm
3 great books by Joe Paprocki, each 5 dollars if buying ten or more. All from Loyola Press Catechist's Toolbox - in English and Spanish A Well Built Faith -...
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peter_gaidos
Sep 5, 2009 7:44 pm
Are you throwing out Catholic religious articles that could be sent to the Missions? Articles needed are the following: Missals,rosaries,scapulars,holy...
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Sue Peterson
speterson49
Sep 7, 2009 4:56 pm
How do I access the files for copies of things people are sharing? Sue Peterson [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Dever
martha1012000
Sep 8, 2009 8:45 pm
It is that time of year when we ask parents to serve as a catechist and the excuses are many. It can be frustrating and depressing but some excuses make me...
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Lorraine C
lorrainec750
Sep 8, 2009 9:26 pm
Hi Martha! Just when you think you've heard it all!! That surely is one for the book!! LOL Thanks for the laugh!! Lorraine Cortina ... From: Dever...
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Tom Craig
deacontc83
Sep 8, 2009 9:31 pm
That IS funny, but it also challenges us to provide together time rather than apart time. I actually had four volunteers for two open grades, and a young...
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Madonna Castro
madonna_b_ca...
Sep 8, 2009 10:01 pm
That in all things God may be glorified!!! Talk about service to Christ's church...the domestic church! (LOL) but I can certainly relate. ...
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Diana Solomon
dianal320
Sep 8, 2009 11:13 pm
That is the best one I've heard this year. :o) I once made a list of all the excuses I had ever heard. There were about 15 on it, and I used to look at it...
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amy ballanco
amyballanco
Sep 9, 2009 3:26 pm
I had a catechist come in to volunteer. When she saw the list of classes I needed teachers for she said "Oh maybe I can ask my friend to teach a class she...
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brigidjohnson
Sep 9, 2009 6:15 pm
I had one father tell me last year that his twins were a handful and he didn't want to leave his wife alone with them. The next parent (again, a father)...
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Dever
martha1012000
Sep 9, 2009 6:49 pm
These are great! I am loving it and laughing. Thanks Martha ... From: brigidjohnson To: dre-talk@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 3:15 PM ...
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Margo Morin
spymmail
Sep 10, 2009 2:50 am
Okay, I understand the frustration, but maybe this isn't really a productive way to deal with the obstacles we're facing in running our programs. I'm hearing a...
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brigidjohnson
Sep 10, 2009 2:26 pm
Margo, we have to laugh and we have to assume the Holy Spirit has a plan. I remember a story the first DRE I worked with told me: She was starting the year (a...
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Carrie Sallwasser
sallwasserc
Sep 10, 2009 5:30 pm
Brigid and all, I agree we do need to laugh; we're not being malicious, but rather sharing similar experiences. I believe what we are sharing is holy laughter....
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Tom Rinkoski
tomrinkoski
Sep 10, 2009 5:35 pm
Thursday 10 September 2009 Greetings from Gainesville! Actually Margo I think your point is well made. While I do also enjoy parental comments, excuses and...
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clscne
Sep 11, 2009 3:29 pm
Intergenerational is definitely the way to go. We are in our 6th year of our Generations of Faith program which has had a wonderful impact on our parish. There...
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brendadrespy
Sep 13, 2009 3:42 am
It amazes me everytime I here a parent say that their children won't be able to attend class or they can't attend a parent meeting because of another...
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Margo Morin
spymmail
Sep 14, 2009 12:43 pm
I agree- the question then, is what is the hunger that sports is filling for these families? What fears and needs do their choices reflect? What about our...
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Leonard Campbell
soupnh78
Sep 14, 2009 2:21 pm
The focus of this discussion is on the outcomes and not the root of the issue. If we can answer this question (in its different forms), then maybe the root can...
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larad248
Sep 15, 2009 12:23 am
Any word on the Bible Jeopardy and the Amazing Race up-loads? I would really love them. Thanks Lara...
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soupnh78
Sep 15, 2009 11:19 am
... I had a reply to me, only, and I hope the reply will be posted to the group. The reply was poignant! Len...
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soupnh78
Sep 15, 2009 11:20 am
... I had a reply to me, only, and I hope the reply will be posted to the group. The reply was poignant! Len...
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sradrienneb@...
Sep 15, 2009 12:15 pm
Me too Waiting patiently! Adrienne - teaneck [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Scott Morin
ic_ym
Sep 15, 2009 4:16 pm
I think you will all have to move on from Jeopardy and The Amazing Race. I'll take a guess that the creator of those programs is probably overwhelmed with the...
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Scott Morin
ic_ym
Sep 15, 2009 4:20 pm
Sorry, I meant "we will have to move on..." ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Leonard Campbell
soupnh78
Sep 17, 2009 3:29 am
I agree with Len. I'm a young adult. I haven't found the church at all welcoming from high school on. After graduating from Catholic middle school, it was ...
