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THE CATECHETICAL LEADER OCTOBER 2016 FALL CONFERENCE 2016 ENCOUNTER Please join us for the 54th Annual Fall Conference held on October 28, in Rice Lake! This year we have another great line up of presenters including keynote speaker, David Rinaldi. Keynote: More than Business Partners As people who work for the Church, we do a lot of things for Jesus. Heck, we often do much more than 40 hours a week of stuff for Jesus. This can often lead to the temptation of seeing Jesus as a business partner. But, Jesus wants more than your 40 hours He wants YOU. All of you. In this presentation, David will bring us back to the basic truth of keeping Jesus in the center of our lives. Other topics at this year s conference are: Fully Alive Families: The Theology of the Body and Ministry to Families Family, Fathers and Forgiveness Inspiring Young People to Vocations Encountering Christ in Scripture Family Encountering Jesus in Scripture AND MANY MORE! Also taking place this year is Age/Grade Level Discussions This is an opportunity to share questions and ideas about a specified age/grade level with those ministering to the same group. To make the best use of time, participants are encouraged to leave their questions and/or concerns on a sticky note at the Bishop Hammes Center table in the morning. Attached to this month s Catechetical Leader is a schedule of the day s events as well as a registration form. Registration is due October 18th. DIOCESE OF SUPERIOR BISHOP HAMMES CENTER 315 WEST 5TH STREET HAUGEN WI 54841 715.234.5044 CALENDAR October 7 Parish Catechetical Leader Day Hayward October 11 Principal Meeting River Falls October 14 Parish Catechetical Leader Day Tomahawk October 18 New Teacher Gathering Rice Lake October 21 Parish Catechetical Leader Day Somerset October 28 Fall Conference Rice Lake November 6-12 Religious Education Week November 10-11 WDREF Conference Elkhart Lake November 11-13 High School Leadership Weekend Mason

PAGE 2 THE CATECHETICAL LEADER SAINT JOHN PAUL II Feast Day: October 22 Patron Saint: World Youth Day Papacy: 1978-2005 40 DAYS FOR LIFE During September 28 to November 6 join the 40 Days for Life campaign to help end abortion through prayer and fasting and peaceful vigil. To learn more about this way to support the need to stand up for life during the Respect Life month of October, visit 40daysforlife.com Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ! RESPECT LIFE EVENT MEDFORD Chad Judice is a great speaker and author. His son was born with a disability and Chad presents information on his family s journey and on Respecting Life. He will be presenting twice different presentations. He will have books for sale and will autograph them. Chad and his family are from Lafayette, LA. Barbara Sella is the Associate Director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference and will be presenting information on Faithful Citizenship. She is also an amazing speaker (great info during this election time). Advance cost of the entire event is $15.00; which includes: 1. 2 different presentations from Chad Judice 2. A presentation from Barbara Sella 3. lunch - as well as snacks 4. handouts possibly 5. opportunity to buy autographed books written by Chad Judice In order to attend the event at the cost of $15.00, Call or email Debra Lieberg: dlieberg@catholicdos.org; 715-394-0240 ASAP or by September 30, leaving your name and phone number. Payment may be sent to the address listed below; check made out to the Diocese of Superior att. Debra Lieberg. Cost at the door is $20.00 and it includes the above numbered statements 1-5. There is a bus available for those who do not want to drive to Medford, with pickup locations in Superior and Rice Lake. Limited number of seats. Must call for reservations.

PAGE 3 THE CATECHETICAL LEADER PARISH CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP DAYS There are three upcoming Parish Catechetical Leader Events. We hope you will be able to attend one of the following opportunities. Fanning the Flame October 7 in Hayward October 14 in Tomahawk October 21 in Somerset These sessions are for ALL individuals in parishes that work with religious education, sacramental preparation, youth ministry, children s programming, RCIA, adult formation and outreach ministries! To register please email gbusse@catholicdos.org or call 715-234-5044. Please indicate which location you will be attending. The flyer and agenda for this event are attached SCHOOL DATES September 19-October 7 School Testing Window October 5 School Central Region Mass Spooner October 11 Principal Meeting River Falls October 18 New Teacher Gathering Rice Lake October 28 Fall Conference Rice Lake January 20-February 4 Catholic Schools Week ADULT FORMATION DIGITAL RESOURCE PAGE A Collection of Online Catholic Resources: Websites, Video, Apps, Podcasts or Radio featuring speakers and organizations such as Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Robert Barron, Scott Hahn, Dynamic Catholic, Catholic Answers and many more! http://catholicdos.org/resources-for-adults RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEEK This year Religious Education Week is November 6-12. Our theme is taken from 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Pray Without Ceasing. We invite your parish to join us in celebrating our Religious Education Programs as we discover how God is calling us to prayer in all aspects of our lives. A packet to help you organize and celebrate this week is included in this Catechetical Leader.

PAGE 4 THE CATECHETICAL LEADER RESPECT LIFE RESOURCES Every year, the USCCB (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) designates the first Sunday in October as Respect Life Sunday, and October itself as Respect Life Month. If you would like to order Materials for your Parish or School please visit the Respect Life portion of the Diocesan website. HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP WEEKEND NOVEMBER 11-13 Unconditional: An Immersion in the Story of Salvation and Sacred Scripture Do you ever wonder about the big picture: who are you? Who is God? Why are we here on this tiny little planet? Do you ever try to turn to the Bible for answers and find yourself confused and frustrated and giving up? If you answered yes to any of those questions this weekend is for you! Come and learn the big picture of Salvation History and how to effectively turn to Scripture in your relationship with Christ. Date/Time: 8pm Friday, November 11 to 12pm Sunday, November 13 Location: CrossWoods Adventure Camp 15010 Black Bear Rd, Mason, WI 54856 Cost: $110 Contact: Chris Hurtubise, 715-234-5044, churtubise@catholicdos.org *All youth must be accompanied by chaperones in compliance with Diocese of Superior Safe Environment requirements. WDREF CONFERENCE The Heavens Proclaim God s Glory The 18th Biennal WDREF Conference will take place November 9-11, 2016 at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake WI. The Keynote speaker will be Sr. Linda Gibler, OP, the Associate Academic Dean at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, and as an adjunct professor for the Loyola Institute for Ministry. Events include Hotel registrations must be made by October 19th to insure Convention Room rates. For more information and a full list of events, please visit www.wdref.org or see the attached registration form.

PAGE 5 THE CATECHETICAL LEADER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS IN 2016-2017 The Director of Ecclesial Ministries & Diocesan Consultation, Chris Newkirk, is once again pleased to be providing three new opportunities for Pastors, Parish Life Coordinators/Parish Directors, Deacons, Religious Sisters, Parish Catechetical Leader (Principals, Teachers, DREs, CREs, Youth Ministers) and Parish Leadership Teams The dates for 2016-2017 are: October 4, 2016 Corporal Works of Mercy January 10, 2017 Grief and Bereavement: A sense of loss comes in all shapes and sizes April 25, 2017 The Journey: Creating a Harmonious and Rewarding Parish Community & Workplace All sessions will take place at St. Joseph s Parish Center in Hayward and will run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm with lunch provided on-site. Please complete and return the attached registration form by September 23rd to take advantage of special discounted pricing for groups and for attending all three days. For additional information, visit the Diocese of Superior website or contact Chris Newkirk at 715-394-0204 or cnewkirk@catholicdos.org. UPCOMING RETREATS FROM ST. ANTHONY SPIRITUALITY CENTER IN MARATHON Serenity Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics September 30 October 2 Celebrating St. Francis October 2 The Grace of Imperfection: Men s Retreat October 14-16 Trends/Shifts for Health Care Professionals October 29 FAX MACHINE Our Fax Machine is now up and running! Thank you to everyone for being so patient as we worked through this. Details: http://sarcenter.com/calendar/

PAGE 6 THE CATECHETICAL LEADER ATTACHED 1. Fall Conference Flyer and Registration Sheet 2. Religious Education Week 3. Fall Parish Catechetical Leadership Days 4. High School Leadership Weekend Flyer 5. WDREF Flyer and Registration Sheet 6. Professional Development Days Flyer and Registration Sheet

Diocese of Superior 54 th Annual Fall Conference Featuring Keynote Speaker David Rinaldi Friday, October 28, 2016 St. Joseph Parish, Rice Lake

Keynote Presentation More than Business Partners As people who work for the Church, we do a lot of things for Jesus. Heck, we often do much more than 40 hours a week of stuff for Jesus. This can often lead to the temptation of seeing Jesus as a business partner. But, Jesus wants more than your 40 hours He wants YOU. All of you. In this presentation, David will bring us back to the basic truth of keeping Jesus in the center of our lives. About David Rinaldi David is originally from Connecticut and graduated from the University of Connecticut 1989 with a B.A. in Communication. He was commissioned as an officer in the US Air Force and served as a navigator on the KC-135 aircraft for seven years, flying 436 missions around the world. He currently serves full-time as the Program Director for NET Ministries and oversees the training and supervision of NET s 170 missionaries. David holds a Master s degree in Theology from Ave Maria University and has 20 years of ministry experience with youth and young adults. He has given more than 900 presentations to a variety of audiences and has never been run out of town. David s presentations are grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church and are based on the Bible, the Catechism, and the saints. David and his wife Linda were married in 2002 and they live in South Saint Paul, Minnesota with their sons Anthony, Dominic, and Rocco.

Scheduled to Present Kristin Bird Fully Alive Families: The Theology of the Body and Ministry to Families Patrick Gierl & Tim Mika Family, Fathers and Forgiveness Chris Hurtubise & Extreme Faith Camp Alumni Extreme Faith Camp Michael Klapperich Flipped Classrooms and Religious Education How to Flip a Lesson Dennis Kurtz Family Encountering Jesus in Scripture Fr. Patrick McConnell Inspiring Young People to Vocations Chris Newkirk Christ Encountered in S3 Leadership Steve Ostovich Encountering Christ in Scripture Katherine Preston & Emily Todd Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Where Children Encounter Christ Deacon Craig Voldberg Breaking of the Bread 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. & 2:15 p.m. Age/Grade Level Discussions This is an opportunity to share questions and ideas about a specified age/grade level with those ministering to the same group. To make the best use of time, participants are encouraged to leave their questions and/or concerns on a sticky note at the Bishop Hammes Center table in the morning. All age/grade level discussions will begin at 2:15 p.m. Sonja Doughty & Anne Donner 3K 5K Dan Bell & Rachel McGurran Grades 1 & 2 Betty Swiston & Anna Richardson Grades 3 & 4 Laura Jo Jarchow & Kim Palmer Grades 5 & 6 Tessa Schuermann & Joelynn Lahr Grades 7 & 8 Adele DiNatale-Svetnicka & Kay Berg High School

New Schedule of the Day 8:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Mass with Bishop James Patrick Powers 10:20 a.m. Break 10:30 a.m. Keynote 11:15 a.m. Adoration 12:00 noon Lunch (Served only from the gymnasium) 1:00 p.m. Sectional 1 1:50 p.m. Break 2:15 p.m. Sectional 2 3:05 p.m. Conference ends Please note change in lunch service. Lunch will be served at 12 noon through 1 p.m. from the gymnasium only. Participants may eat their lunch in the gym or in the parish hall. As in past years, lunch tickets will be attached to conference programs. Registration Pre-registration is required. Registration Fee: $40 per person includes lunch $45 per person if paid after Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Questions may be directed to: Kathy Drinkwine kdrinkwine@catholicdos.org 715 394 0216

Diocese of Superior 54th Annual Fall Conference Registration Friday, October 28, 2016 Registration fee: $40 per participant includes lunch $45 per participant if paid after Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Mail registration form and fee to: Fall Conference, PO Box 969, Superior, Wisconsin 54880 Registrations and payment are due by Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Make checks payable to: Department of Catholic Formation Please PRINT the names of all persons attending the Fall Conference. If registrants are from more than one parish, please include parish name for each person. Name Parish 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Religious Education Week November 6-12, 2016 Diocese of Superior Office of Catholic Formation

Pray without Ceasing. Models of Holiness in Prayer: St. Teresa of Avila and St. Ignatius of Loyola St. Teresa of Avila was born in Spain during the year 1515. She was canonized in 1622 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1970. St. Teresa, who experienced many visions, had a very mystical outlook on prayer which she details in her writings, The Interior Castle, and The Way of Perfection. One prayer attributed to her called St. Teresa s Bookmark may be a good prayer to pray with students and families. St. Teresa s Bookmark Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing; God only is changeless. Patience gains all things. Who has God wants nothing. God alone suffices. St. Ignatius of Loyola was a Suscipe Spanish knight born in 1491 who became the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits. He is also the founder of a school of prayer and What spirituality the Catechism which he says outlined about in prayer: his book Spiritual Exercises. A Everything is yours; 2559-2565, 2698, 2742-43, 2745, 2457, Basically all of part 4 beautiful prayer written by St. Ignatius is the Suscipe, which means Receive in Latin. Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will, All I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace. That is enough for me. For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look turned towards Heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy. Prayer is the oxygen of the soul ~St. Pio of Pietrelcino ~St. Therese of Lisieux Prayer should be the means by which I, at all times, receive all that I need, and, for this reason, be my daily refuge, my daily consolation, my daily joy, my source of rich and inexhaustible joy in life. To Saints, their very slumber is prayer ~St. John of the Cross ~Saint John Chrysostom The chief service I owe you, O God, is that every thought and word of mine should speak of you. ~Hilary of Poitiers Remember God more often than you breathe. ~Gregory of Nazianzus Games: Name that Prayer: http://www.catholicmom.com/2008_lesson_plans/game_name_that_prayer.pdf

DIOCESE OF SUPERIOR Fall 2016 Parish Catechetical Leadership Days Fanning the Flame These sessions are for ALL individuals in parishes that work with religious education, sacramental preparation, youth ministry and adult formation. October 7, 2016 St. Joseph Parish Hall 10582 Dakota Ave. Hayward, WI 54843 Choose ONE of three to attend. October 14, 2016 St. Mary Parish 320 E. Washington Ave. Tomahawk, WI 54487 October 21, 2016 St. Anne Parish 140 Church Hill Rd Somerset, WI 54025 Please join us for Mass to celebrate the source and summit of our faith! 8:30 Mass 8:45 Mass 9:00 Mass 9:15 Fanning the Flame by Chris H. 9:30 Fanning the Flame by Chris H. 9:45 Adoration 12:00 Adoration 12:00 Adoration 10:15 Fanning the Flame by Chris H. 12:30 Lunch 12:30 Lunch 12:30 Lunch 1:00 Developing a Religious Education, Youth Ministry or Adult Formation Program by Peggy S. 4:00 Closing Prayer Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. St. Augustine Please register by email to gbusse@catholicdos.org OR phone Grace Busse at 715.234.5044 BY September 28, 2016

Parish Catechetical Leadership Days For Those Involved in Children s Programming, Youth Ministry, Adult Formation, RCIA, Sacramental Preparation, and Outreach Programs! October 7, 2016 St. Joseph Parish Hall 10582 Dakota Ave. Hayward, WI 54843 8:30 to 4:00 October 14, 2016 St. Mary Parish 320 E. Washington Ave. Tomahawk, WI 54487 8:45 to 4:00 October 21, 2016 St. Anne Parish 140 Church Hill Rd Somerset, WI 54025 9:00 to 4:00 Each Day Begins with the Celebration of Mass and Includes Time for Eucharistic Adoration Fanning the Flame Where does the power for evangelization, catechesis and discipleship come from? What is the engine behind these apostolic works? Better yet, Who is the engine. Is your ministry fueled and powered by the Holy Spirit? This Fall we ll be looking at the role of the Holy Spirit in our prayer lives and in our formational ministries. If you have bibles, prayer journals or other resources that you are accustomed to praying with please bring them along with you! Developing, Re-building, Evaluating the Total Parish Catechetical and Evangelizing Ministries During this session we will take time to re-evaluate the catechetical and evangelizing ministries for children, youth and adults in the parishes. We will dive into the mission of the diocese, each individual parish and discuss the mission of the individual programs for all age levels in the parishes. As part of this process, we will begin to draft a vision for the each program and conduct an evaluation of what is currently being utilized to catechize and evangelize and investigate options and practices to match the vision. By the end of this session, you should be able to take back to your parish leadership team some goals you hope to implement this coming year. Come ready to work, brainstorm, share and collaborate. Please bring along your parish mission statement and a mission statement of your individual programs, if you have one. These events are free of cost! Please RSVP to Grace Busse at 715-234-5044 or gbusse@catholicdos.org with the location you would like to attend.

UNCONDITIONAL High School Leadership Weekend: An Immersion in the Story of Salvation and Sacred Scripture D o you ever wonder about the big picture: Who are you? Who is God? Why are we here on this tiny, little planet? Do you ever try to turn to the Bible for answers and find yourself confused and frustrated and giving up? If you answered yes to any of those questions this weekend is for you! Come and learn the big picture of Salvation History and how to effectively turn to Scripture in your relationship with Christ. 8 PM Friday, November 11 to 12 PM Sunday, November 13 Contact: Chris Hurtubise 715-234-5044 churtubise@catholicdos.org CrossWoods Adventure Camp 15010 Black Bear Rd, Mason, WI 54856 *All youth must be accompanied by chaperones in compliance with Diocese of Superior Safe Environment requirements.

Elkhart Lake, WI

Our Keynote Speaker Sr. Linda Gibler, OP, PhD is a Dominican Sister of Houston, Texas, and currently serves as Associate Academic Dean at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, and as an adjunct professor for the Loyola Institute for Ministry. She also lectures and gives workshops on the significance of recent scientific discoveries for Catholic theology and spirituality. Linda delights in telling the 14 billion-year story of the universe, stars, and earth, as well as the stories of the common things that surround us. Her book, From the Beginning to Baptism: Scientific and Sacred Stories of Water, Oil, and Fire, was published in March 2010 by The Liturgical Press. Friday Breakout Sessions A. Setting the World on Fire One Family at a Time. (Sponsored by Center for Ministry Development) This session will take a closer look at families today who they are and how they are searching for meaning. In light of the impact of technology on the family, we will explore ways we can help them make use of technology in order to make a positive impact on the world. Presenter: Ms. Jane Angha: Coordinator of Youth Ministry Services and Project Coordinator of Young Neighbors in Action for the Center for Ministry Development. Previously, Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton, Wisconsin. B. Creative Ways of Using Technology in my Ministry Embracing new media and promoting the Catholic faith in our church is easy when we have the right tools to work with. In this workshop we will explore different ways that technology can make your ministry better, easier and more efficient including creative ways to communicate, collaborate and celebrate the joy of the Gospel. This workshop will be open to questions, ideas and best practices. Walk away with concrete skills and ideas for the new evangelization as a Church in the 21st century. Presenter: Mr. Dave Baudry: Director of Christian Formation at St. Agnes Parish in Butler, WI. Dave has worked in parish ministry for over 30 years and is a member of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Technology in Ministry Committee C. Evangelization: Opening Doors of Mercy (Sponsored by Wm. H. Sadlier) Pope Francis has called us to open doors during this Year of Mercy. Open doors can be the beginning of evangelization. How do we keep the doors open now--and when the Year of Mercy ends? Presenter: Dr. Carole Eipers: one of the key developers of the WE BELIEVE catechetical program (William H. Sadlier), she has served in catechetical ministry at parish, diocesan, and national levels for more than 25years and continues as a presenter in evangelization, catechesis and related topics both nationally and internationally. D. Spirituality: The Innate Search for God-Pastoral Implications from the Brain Research The Innate Search for God is "hard wired" in the brain! The search for the meaning of life and its essential purposes can be enlightened by some of the recent research by neuroscientists. We will look at how these findings have pastoral implications and affirm our spirituality in the Catholic Tradition. Presenter: Ms. Jean Marie Weber: Currently minsters at Cardinal Stritch University as the Liaison to the Catholic Community. Previously, she served in the Saint Clare Center for Catholic Life as the Director of Educational programs and as the Director of Certification for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. Accommodations & Meeting Site: The Osthoff Resort Located on the shores of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, the Osthoff Resort features spacious hotel-style rooms and one or two bedroom suites accommodating up to six guests. All feature a full kitchen and fireplace. Rates: $79.00 per night. Make your reservations directly with the hotel at 800-876-3399, prompt #1, mentioning that you are with WI Directors of Religious Education Federation. Or, book online at www.osthoff.com. Click on the meetings tab at the top of the screen, then on To make your individual group reservations (in the middle of the page) use GWIDIREC for group ID and WDREF for the password. RESERVE BY OCT, 19, 2016 TO RECEIVE THE CONVENTION ROOM RATE The convention rate is good on nights prior to or following the week of the meeting so why not extend your stay joined by family or friends on Friday and

CONVENTION SCHEDULE Pre-Convention: Wednesday, November 9 5:00 PM Registration Begins 7:00 PM Wine and Chocolate Reception/Entertainment Thursday, November 10 Breakfast on your own 7:30 AM Registration/Check In/Exhibits 8:45 AM Welcome & Mass 10:00 AM Exhibits Open 10:30 AM Presentation I - Sr. Linda Gibler, OP 12:05 PM Lunch/Exhibits Open 1:45 PM Presentation II - Sr. Linda 3:00 PM Break/Exhibits (until 6:00 PM) 3:30 PM WDREF Caucus 4:30 PM Break 6:00 PM Cash Bar 6:30 PM Awards Banquet - Social 9:00 PM Prayer Friday, November 11 Breakfast on your own. 8:00 AM Exhibits Open 9:00 AM Morning Prayer 9:15 AM Presentation III Sr. Linda 10:30 AM Break/ Exhibits 11:15 AM Breakout Sessions 12:15 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Integration and Practical Applications to Ministry 2:00 PM Closing Prayer and Sending Forth Convention Registration Fees: WDREF Members: $150: Convention and Awards Banquet Non Members: $180: Convention and Awards Banquet Members - One Day $100 - Non Members -One Day $130 Awards Banquet Only: $35 Please note room reservations are made and paid for separately see page 2 for details. RESERVE BY OCTOBER 19 TO RECEIVE THE CONVENTION ROOM RATE Convention Registration (Please Print Clearly) Name: Parish: Diocese/Organization: Address: Phone: Email: Please check the appropriate line and circle amount enclosed (fees include lunches and Awards Banquet): I am attending Thurs. & Fri. and plan to check in on Wed. evening- $150.00 WDREF Member / $180.00 Non-member I am attending Thurs. & Fri. and plan to check in on Thurs. morning - $150.00 WDREF Member / $180.00 Non-member I am attending Thurs. only - $100.00 WDREF Member/$130.00 Non-member I am attending Fri. only - $100.00 WDREF Member/$130.00 Non-member I am attending the Awards Banquet only - $35.00 Special Dietary Needs: Please indicate your preference for the Friday Breakout Session: A B C D Please indicate: I do not plan to stay for lunch and the afternoon session on Friday. Convention Registration Scholarships: For information on registration scholarships visit: www.wdref.org Please make checks payable to WDREF and return registration and payment to: Pam Fischer c/o St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 8100 Brunner Rd. Newton, WI 53063-9607

Professional Development Days In 2016-2017 The Director of Ecclesial Ministries & Diocesan Consultation, Chris Newkirk, is once again pleased to be providing three new opportunities for Pastors, Parish Life Coordinators/Parish Directors, Deacons, Religious Sisters, Parish Catechetical Leader (Principals, Teachers, DREs, CREs, Youth Ministers) and Parish Leadership Teams (to include any and all parish leaders) to learn and grow together in 2016-2017. These offerings are in response to numerous requests for opportunities for more extensive training and leadership development. All Individual leaders are welcome to attend, however it is hoped that you will take advantage of these opportunities by attending as an entire parish leadership team. 1. October 4, 2016 Corporal Works of Mercy (Presenter: Fr. Dennis Mullen-retired priest of our diocese) In nearly the end of the official Jubilee Year of Mercy, this session will help participants more deeply understand the Corporal Works of Mercy and how we can more fully engage these concepts and teachings of the Catholic Church in each ministry, as well as in our personal daily living. 2. January 10, 2017 Grief and Bereavement: A sense of loss comes in all shapes and sizes (Presenters: Ms. Susan McNeil, ArchDiocese of Milwaukee, Director of Nazareth Project for Marriage and Family Formation and Ms. Sally Christiansen, CRE-Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Balsam Lake) These ladies will help participants explore the many ways in which people may experience loss and grief, identify the stages of grieving, as well as provide grassroots practical ideas for local bereavement groups and outreach. 3. April 25, 2017 The Journey: Creating a Harmonious and Rewarding Parish Community & Workplace (Presenter: Mr. Richard Huseby, Operational Development Consultant, Tomahawk) Supporting individuals [and parish leadership teams] on their journey to develop a deep relationship with God is a role of the Church, its clergy, its lay leaders and all parish community members. This session will provide insights into the components of attracting, selecting, developing and retaining paid staff members and volunteers who do the work of the kingdom. All Sessions are held at St. Joseph Parish Center, Hayward and will follow the schedule below: 9:30 10:00 a.m. Registration, Gathering & Hospitality 10:00 3:00 p.m. Sessions Lunch will be provided on site Cost: $10 per individual session per person; $20 for all three sessions per person $30 per group of 4 or more per session or $75 for all three sessions for groups of 4 or more Please return the enclosed registration form to: (Checks payable to the Diocese of Superior) Attn: Chris Newkirk Professional Development Days P.O. Box 969 Superior WI 54880

Due by September 23, 2016 Professional Development Day 2016-2017 Registration Form Individual Name Or Names of All Parish Team Members Attending: Parish/City: Contact Number: E-mail address: Take Advantage of Special Discount Pricing for Registering for All Three Days --- Please Register by September 23, 2016: We/I will be attending all three sessions Individuals ($20 for all three days) As a team ($75 for all three days for teams of 4 or more) We/I will attend the following Professional Development Days ($10 per person per session if not attending all three days): 1. Corporal Works of Mercy (October 4, 2016) 2 Grief and Bereavement: A sense of loss comes in all shapes and sizes (January 10,2017) 3. The Journey: Creating a Harmonious and Rewarding Parish Community & Workplace (April 25, 2017) Total Amount Enclosed: