Be sure to do a demographic study of your parish - not just of those who are registered in your parish but check the secular demographic information on the...
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homefaith333
Jan 1, 2007 2:46 pm
I'm so new, still, I have no idea what database system our parish uses--and whether there's a copy available to me. I'm quite familiar with databases (and by...
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homefaith333
Jan 1, 2007 3:42 pm
I feel your pain, Lorraine! And great idea, Jeannette... As a new DRE I had two very different experiences/problems with Communal Penance Services during...
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homefaith333
Jan 1, 2007 3:54 pm
Using my Christmas break to get a jump on lesson plans for the coming months, I'm realizing that Grade 6 kids are on Spring Break during Holy Week -- meaning...
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Kevin Cody
kevcodystals
Jan 1, 2007 5:46 pm
One of the advantages a database has over a spreadsheet application is the flexibility in gathering data and being able to use multiple criteria. For example...
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lesmaj1
Jan 1, 2007 9:06 pm
Yes, the breakout session would be aimed at high school kids, maybe an adult or two thrown in also. ... (about 12 kids)...
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J. DeKreon
pfjxd
Jan 2, 2007 12:48 am
I am wondering how appropriate seder meals are in the Christian community? This is a Jewish tradition and are we out of place by usurping an important...
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kispert
kispert@...
Jan 2, 2007 1:38 am
I think it's fun to explore other faith traditions too. Excite the kids and open their minds to the rest of the people in the world and you raise a more well...
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kispert
kispert@...
Jan 2, 2007 1:43 am
Bring large beach towels and a very large candle and flashlight. At the breakout, do a very guided meditation in the dark with the kids laying, each on their...
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vita7557
Jan 2, 2007 4:26 am
Hello, a while back some one was talking about a book on mothers day prosscion. i would like to know the name of the book. The book gave how to do it wording...
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vita7557
Jan 2, 2007 4:31 am
Hello, a while back some one was talking about a book on mothers day prosscion. i would like to know the name of the book. The book gave how to do it wording...
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Leonard Campbell
soupnh78
Jan 2, 2007 2:12 pm
Think about the Seder Meal the same way we do Eucharist. Would we have a Buddhist, Jewish, Tao or Muslim community celebrate the Eucharist as a way to explore...
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Karin Frederickson
ords71
Jan 2, 2007 6:12 pm
We have done the Seder in the past--we contacted our Archiocesan Interfaith representative and talked to a Jewish Rabbi. We were encouraged NOT to do the Seder...
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Susan_Wolf
Jan 2, 2007 9:29 pm
Recent Church documents call catechesis "a moment in the process of evangelization." I am interested in hearing 1) your observations about [Catholic]...
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Tom Rinkoski
tomrinkoski
Jan 3, 2007 1:54 pm
Wednesday 3 January 2007 Susan, re: "Catechesis is still a moment in the process of evangelization"; (1) I think most of the Catholics I know and work with...
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Kathy Viele
katveee
Jan 3, 2007 4:29 pm
January 2007 Welcome to new members of Dre-talk. My name is Kathy and I manage this list for NPCD (National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors). NPCD...
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Mary Ann Kelley
drekelley
Jan 5, 2007 3:30 pm
Hello: I am trying to come up with a program that will get as many of our RE parents involved in the program as we can. The School has a "$ for hours"...
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Margo Morin
spymmail
Jan 5, 2007 6:06 pm
Mary Ann, We used to do "snack and stay" in the middle school faith formation program- we asked all parents to sign up for one night of their kids' classes, to...
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Ms mary macdonell
marymacdo
Jan 6, 2007 3:00 pm
I have recently had a challenging question from one of our Gr. seven students. Cain and Abel were the children of Adam and Eve. Cain killed Abel. It is said...
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James Hynes
jamesjohnhynes
Jan 6, 2007 3:38 pm
It is difficult to answer a question like that for seventh grade students. It is difficult enough with University students! I think the best answer is to say...
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Lorraine C
lorrainec750
Jan 6, 2007 5:35 pm
Yes, this is correct, the stories of Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel are not historical accounts, but rather highly symbolic stories that were written to teach...
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Margaret Copeland
mylestogo32950
Jan 8, 2007 1:01 am
Dear Mary Ann, Involving parents in some kind of program is a goal all DRES have but should we not just be inviting them to be a part of the entire program?...
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Sue Peterson
speterson49
Jan 8, 2007 6:18 pm
Hello We are planning a Mardi Gras party as a parish family gathering before Lent. Does anyone have any great ideas or some good resources for this type of...
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Tom Rinkoski
tomrinkoski
Jan 8, 2007 7:04 pm
Monday 8 January 2007 Sue, It is wonderful to re-consider Mardi Gras! Over the years I have had so much fun sponsoring Mardi Gras celebrations for families....
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jdonliturgy
Jan 8, 2007 8:08 pm
Hello, Sue, Mardi Gras can be a great theme! At a former parish, we developed a very popular inter-generational activity centered around Mardi-Gras. We met in...
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Lois A. DeFelice
defelice@...
Jan 8, 2007 9:58 pm
We have a pot luck meal each year for the parish sponsored by the Religious Ed. Families. I provide drinks, paper goods, and decorations (Oriental Trading is...
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chikad820
Jan 9, 2007 7:33 pm
Hello all, Does anyone have a prayer service for a First Communion Parent Meeting that they would like to share? Thanks in advance for your help. Susan...
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Kathy Viele
katveee
Jan 10, 2007 12:03 am
... From: Ken Schwend [mailto:gsre1@...] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 3:31 PM To: dre-talk@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: First Communion Parent Mtg...
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Mary Ann Kelley
drekelley
Jan 10, 2007 3:17 pm
Lent approaches. How about sharing some ideas about how to promote and encourage the catechists praying the Stations of the Cross with the children. What...
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Tom Craig
deacontc83
Jan 10, 2007 5:12 pm
We usually have a couple grades at a time, and I talk to them about the stations and then we walk through them... Another possibility is to give the class each...
