Hi All, By now most of our programs are up and running and we all deserve a pat on the back. Welcome to any new members. (We are now international with members...
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Peter Ries
pries@...
Oct 1, 2000 2:11 pm
I suggest you e-mail Jean Marie Hiesberger who is currently coordinating for the United States Bishops a national research project on best practices in...
Bonnie, I use Echos of Faith for many things and especially recommend it for catechist formation. Barbara Nichols...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 1, 2000 9:53 pm
Faith Formation...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 1, 2000 10:04 pm
I agree, the Loyola Institute Ministry Extension Course was offered here in Atlanta up until the mid '90's; I graduated in 1993. I would also recommend Course...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 1, 2000 10:08 pm
Hi Maggie, Your story sounds much like my own story in ministry - 25 years ago I became a catechist and stayed in that ministry for over 12 years. I studied...
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Gloria Flinn-Linderman
gflinnlin@...
Oct 2, 2000 12:53 pm
we use religious education in general and then use terms to distinguish between elementary (parish school of religion), middle school (middle school ministry,...
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Tish Scargill
Tish_sacredheart@...
Oct 2, 2000 7:20 pm
If your diocese offers this, take the opportunity to enroll in the program. It is well worth the time and money! I am currently in the middle of the program...
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susantague@...
Oct 3, 2000 1:03 am
I am also using Echoes of Faith as supplemental materials for adult ed as well as to fill in the gaps with new catechists. Live programs abound in my area so,...
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dreonline
dreonline@...
Oct 3, 2000 2:30 am
- but I was really challenged by the LIMEX program. Barbara Nichols I have heard of the LIMEX program but am unsure what it looks like. Could you share that...
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Shawn Kispert
Shawn1@...
Oct 3, 2000 3:30 am
Dear DRE's, It might be helpful if you explained what the Echoes of Faith was precisely, where to obtain this, and how you use it to educate your catechists....
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JULIE DEKREON
pfjxd@...
Oct 3, 2000 6:49 am
Dear DRE's Echoes of Faith is a resource that contains 13 video/companion booklet modules. These modules address key theological and catechetical themes...
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Gloria Flinn-Linderman
gflinnlin@...
Oct 3, 2000 2:51 pm
in the diocese of richmond, echoes of faith is part of the catechist certification process. each parish was given $400 by the diocese to purchase the videos....
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bjndre323@...
Oct 3, 2000 3:45 pm
It encouraged me to know the church's teachings and be grounded in resource information that is approved by the bishops - the richness about the program was...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 3, 2000 3:51 pm
Echoes of Faith is published by RCL and there is a director's guide that goes with the series of videos offering suggestions on when it can be used - I have...
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Marycw@...
Oct 3, 2000 4:32 pm
Thank you all, but I am no longer able to be part of this mail group. Please Unsubscribe me. MCW...
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Tish Scargill
Tish_sacredheart@...
Oct 3, 2000 5:05 pm
Echoes of Faith is a wonderful tool, but it is a process meant to be done with a group. Here in the Monterey Diocese we use it for certification of Catechist...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 3, 2000 11:38 pm
Thanks for your comments about LIMEX - I agree 100%. Barbara...
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mc_staugler
mc_staugler@...
Oct 3, 2000 11:44 pm
I am presently taking a course through the University of Dayton "Virtual Learning community for Faith formation" which is excellent. This is the first distance...
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DiCarloLDC@...
Oct 4, 2000 12:28 am
Is the LIMEX program a distance program? Or is it something you have to be onsite for? Also, what is the length of the program and the course requirements. On...
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Anita Willoughby
anita@...
Oct 4, 2000 2:28 am
Just discovered a book that looks good...The Catechist's Companion: Planting, Watering, Growing by Cullen Schippe pub by Benziger. Chap 7 is Heawr Our Prayer,...
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Geene
geene@...
Oct 4, 2000 3:09 am
I got this last year and love it, I still open it up and do some of the exercises. I would recommend anyone getting them for their Catechists. I plan to get...
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DxeGirl@...
Oct 4, 2000 11:35 am
I got the impression that you have to have a group taking the courses from Dayton. If this is not true, please tell me where to go on their site to get an...
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Geene
geene@...
Oct 4, 2000 11:48 am
We use these videos in either a group setting or individually for those who cannot come to the gathered meetings, The people who use them individually use the...
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bjndre323@...
Oct 4, 2000 12:14 pm
Louise I was a little stump by the wording of your question - were you saying that if your catechists take time for their own spirituality they won't have...
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DiCarloLDC@...
Oct 4, 2000 12:43 pm
In a message dated 10/4/00 8:15:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bjndre323@... writes: << if they take care of their own spirituality their lesson plans will...
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Shawn Kispert
Shawn1@...
Oct 4, 2000 1:15 pm
We had a meeting like that too for Confirmation. We said..lets start out refreshed. We're all exhausted and overwhelmed. I know I am with three teenagers a job...
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Robert Colbert
Colbert@...
Oct 4, 2000 3:48 pm
While reading your comments on the spiritual formation of catechists, I thought that I would put in a word on what the NPCD offers to support D/CREs in their...
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Tish Scargill
Tish_sacredheart@...
Oct 4, 2000 4:37 pm
In regards to Catechist's training... Every year before we get started we have a retreat for our Catechists. This is done at the Confirmation Coordinator's...
