August 2018 Welcome to all. Soon we will be gathering students, families and catechists. Your roll is to keep enriching the lives of those we gather together. Our newsletter brings many opportunities for you to work with those who come. Enjoy our information and invitation. Fliers are included. Beginning of the Year Meeting with David Wells August 27 or 28 Choose time best for you and let us know by flier or email that you are attending. Your welcome to bring others from your staff if you would like. Virtus Training Virtus Training for DRE/CREs and catechists will be held for those interested before the workshop with David Well on August 27 from 3:30-4:45 PM and on August 28th from 1:30-3:00PM at St. Mary Cathedral. The information will cover what needs to be done to be in compliance for the archdiocese and how to access the program. Karen Guglielmoni will be the presenter. The Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference is Nov. 29-Dec. 1. This is the gathering of all of our catechists along with many from other dioceses to enrich your faith. Parish Directors please make this a must for your catechists and volunteers. Buses will be available again this year on Saturday. Certification credit will also be given. We ask that you not schedule any classes or events in order to free your catechists to attend. 1 Mary, Star of Evangelization Help us Be Missionary Disciples Natalie Larrarga who has been coordinator of our Youth Confirmation Retreats will be increasing her hours in order to expand the role to Coordinator of Confirmation. In this capacity she will not only continue what she has been doing but will work with parishes with the NCEA-ACRE assessment for the first year candidates. This will give her time to help parishes build their curriculum around the needs of the candidates for confirmation. She will provide training for teams and be a resource in the area of confirmation throughout the archdiocese. We are exciting to have her join us half time. If you would like to connect contact her at Larrargan@sfarch.org or dre@saintalselm.org Catechetical Leader Magazine 2 Catechetical Sunday 2 NCEA-ACRE 2 Faithful Servants to heaven 3 Echoes of Faith 3 National Conference NCCL 3 Beginners Institute 4 A Catechist Boot Camp Aug. 11 5 Deanery 1 & 2 Catechists Day 6 August 25-BCF Epiphany 7 Deanery 11 Faith Formation Day 8 & 9 Beginning of Year Mtg. 10 Virtus Training 11 New directors/coordinators Mtg 12 Foundational Training 13 Youth Confirmation Retreats 14 Adult Confirmation Classes 15 & 16 Certificaciíon En Catequesis 17 & 19 Maestría En Catequesis 18 Calendar 19-22
NET Ministry NET Ministry did 5 retreats within the Archdiocese this year with great reviews. If you are interested in their programs please visit their site at www.netusa.org/retreats Child and Youth Protection Remember that all catechist need to be fingerprinted. If you have questions regarding this or the training for catechists and students please contact Karen Guglirimoni at Guglieimorik@sfarch.org If you are checking to see if adults have been fingerprinted or there is a question in this area and your parish coordinator cannot answer contact Twyla Powers at powerst@sfarch.org As we convened for another exciting NCCL annual conference, we launched the new Catechetical Leader magazine. CL magazine, the official magazine of the NCCL, is now available exclusively in a digital format. The May issue is full of informative and inspiring features. Please note: You will need to be logged in to the NCCL website in order to view Catechetical Leader magazine. You can now access the magazine in two ways: Online with a flip version and with the opportunity to comment on the CL Magazine Blog. Click here for access. OR As a free pdf download for your personal device in the shop. Click here for access. Catechetical Sunday "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ" The Catechetical Sunday theme has been announced. More information and resources are available on usccb.org. Catechetical Sunday is a time many parishes commission their ministers of catechesis. It is a great witness value to the parish and assures them that we are sincere in have well trained catechist for our programs. Consider using the materials from the USCCB for a commission service and giving each a certificate. NCEA-ACRE Assessments Just a reminder that those coordinating Youth Confirmation Program are asked to do the NCEA-ACRE Assessment with the first year candidates. This is for you to build your curriculum for the coming two years. Areas that students need work on should be included in your program so they are prepared for the sacrament. 2 NCEA ACRE is designed to assist in the evaluation of catechetical / religious education programs in Catholic schools and parishes. As an integrated assessment tool, NCEA ACRE provides faith knowledge questions (cognitive domain) and questions related to religious beliefs, attitudes, practices, and perceptions (affective domain). NCEA ACRE Content Specifications Based on the following Domains or Content Specifications, NCEA ACRE measures religious knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, practices and perceptions. God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Church: One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Liturgy and Sacraments Revelation: Scripture and Faith Life in Christ: Personal Morality and Catholic Social Teaching Church History Prayer/Religious Practices Catholic Faith Literacy NCEA ACRE Reports Group Reports: The local site, parish or Catholic school, will receive a group report for each NCEA ACRE level used. Diocesan level leaders can also request a composite summary report of all NCEA ACRE participating schools and parishes in the (arch) diocese. Each report will include An item-by-item breakdown of the group's responses A graphic summary of group responses for religious knowledge A curriculum/program needs assessment summary A set of seven graphic summaries according to the following reporting categories: 1. Catholic Identity 2. Images of God 3. Morality 4. Relationship with Jesus 5. Student"s Concerns 6. Relationship with Others 7. Perception about School/Parish Religious Education Program We are excited to announce that as of June 30, 2018, NCEA s ACRE/IFG is being hosted on a new and improved platform built by My Catholic Faith Technologies. You may order assessment materials from My Catholic Faith Technologies for the next school year (2018-2019) by following the link Optional, individual student reports on the faith knowledge section only will be available by request from the local site at an additional cost. In addition to these optional individual student reports and the local site group report, participants will receive yearly updated national statistics.
Some of you may have already heard this news but with faith in the risen Christ we learned that Dr. Marc Gonzalez died of a sudden, massive heart attack. He was the associate director for Hispanic Catechesis here in San Francisco form Nov. 2004-August 2007. Before that he was the Regional Consultant for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles form 1988-1994 and the Oakland Catechetical Resource Specialist 1994-2003. From San Francisco he served as Director of Faith and Ministry Formation in Los Vegas 2007-2015. He served on the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership as a regional representative and board member. He was living with his Mother in southern California and caring for her. Michele Bussey the director of religious education at St. Andrew Church in Daly City died after a long illness. For over thirty six years her ministry had been to work with the children and youth in the parish for their faith formation and sacraments. She was one of the first program directors to intergrade our special needs persons with her youth confirmation and to see the beauty for friendship and work together. She was know for her hospitality to the deanery meetings and basic catechist formation. She is survived by her husband and children. Please pray for her and the parish. May the Lord of all goodness bring her to her heavenly reward. W ALK W ITH JESUS AS YOU ACCOMPANY OTHERS ON THE PATH TO- W ARDS HOLINESS. THIS IS AT THE HEART OF THE JOURNEY THAT ECHOES FAITH IN CHRIST. NEW Learning Design Inspired by the Emmaus story Multi-tiered Platform for Diocesan & Parish Leadership NEW Easy-to-Use Interface for Progress Tracking NEW and Classic Videos to Inspire Catechists http://echoesoffaith.com/ The Archdiocese of San Francisco has purchased a diocesan membership in NCCL and we want to include you! Follow the instructions below and use the information provided in this notice to activate your membership profile. The Office of Faith Formation shares this gift of membership with you because we value your work and want to encourage access to dialog, networking and professional-level ministry involvement. Enjoy! Instructions for Activating Membership Profiles- Follow these step by step instructions for full Diocesan membership access to the largest professional catechetical organization in the nation! Step 1. Click https://www.nccl.org/product/individual-membership/, verify (1) membership is indicated. Then click Join/ Renew. Step 2. This is the Cart page, verify that the correct membership type is in the cart (Individual Membership). Apply the special PCL coupon code sfpcl. Click Update Cart then select Proceed to Check Out. Here is were you will begin to create your membership profile, create a username and password (Hint: strong passwords are preferred). Click Place Order. Step 3. Once logged in, go to your profile and complete all fields. If you already have an active NCCL membership simply log in and renew using the instructions above. 3
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Welcome to the Archdiocese of San Francisco and your important ministry within the programs of Faith Formation. The Archdiocesan Office of Faith Formation has an orientation just for you. Please arrange you schedule to join us for dinner and sharing. Bring your questions as part of the evening. September 18, 2018 5:30 PM 8:30 PM Archdiocese of San Francisco Pastoral Office One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 (Parking available) Yes, I am looking forward to coming on September 18 for orientation and meeting people Name Parish Phone Email Return: arbucklec@sfarch.org Fax: 415-614-5652 Mail: Office of Faith Formation, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 12
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Adult Confirmation Preparation Fall 2018 October 26 & 27 Archdiocesan Pastoral Offices One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 Classes are offered in conjunction with the parish and permission from the parish personnel is required. It is open to persons 18 years or older. Classes are provided in English and Spanish. Parish Duties: Have initial interview to go over parish program and affirm the sacramental information for parish records. Set up regular contact with the candidate as he/she prepares. Classes: Session #1 - October 26 Session #2 - October 27 6:00-8:30 PM 10:00 AM -4:00PM Candidates must attend both session to complete the preparation. Have a final interview with the candidate as to readiness and send name to the Office of Worship for Cathedral Confirmation (if attending this one). This will include also preparation of a name tag for the ceremony. Hopefully, persons from the parish will attend as companions to the candidates. Upon reception of the sacrament the parish needs to prepare the certificate and enter information in the sacramental registry. Information needs be sent to the church of Baptism. Cost for the classes $60.00 Made to the Office of Faith Formation (Sent in with the application on next page) Presented by the Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Faith Formation 415-614-56 arbucklec@sfarch.org The Adult Confirmation at St. Mary Cathedral is November 24, 2018 5:30 PM Mass Candidates with their sponsors are to arrive at 4:30 PM. 15
Adult Confirmation Registration Form To be filled out and returned to Office of Faith Formation One Peter Yorke Way, San Francisco, CA 94109 Arbucklec@sfarch.org 415-614-5650 (Phone and fax) Please Print Candidate s Name Email Contact Phone Address City Zip Parish Personnel filling out form (Please print) Name Parish Email Contact Phone Address City Zip I have read the requirements of the parish to participate with the Office of Faith Formation in preparation of candidates and agree to participation. This person has received Baptism and First Eucharist. Signature Date This program is scheduled for October 26 & 27 at the Archdiocese of San Francisco Pastoral Offices, One Peter Yorke Way, SF 94109 The candidate will be attending classes in English Spanish $60.00 for classes and materials is included $60.00 for classes please bill the parish 16
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4 Curso de Maestría en Archdiocesan Certificación para Ca- Catequesis 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way tequistas 4 Catechists Workshops ADSF Pastoral Center Continuing Catechist Anelita Reyes 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon One Peter Yorke Way formation for certifica- (415) 614-5651 tion/re-certification Email reyesa@sfarch.org 4 Curso de Maestría en Catequesis Archdiocesan Certificación para 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way martinezg@sfarch.or 10 Curso de certificación St Anthony, Menlo Park Certificación para 11 Sixth Annual Catechists Day St. Robert Church, For catechists of Anelita Reyes For catechists in Deaneries 8 & 9 San Bruno parishes in deaneries 8 & (415) 614-5651 Enlisting Witnesses for Christ - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9, hosted by their DREs reyesa@sfarch.org A Catechist Bootcamp 11 Curso de Maestría en Catequesis Archdiocesan Certificación para 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way 15 Assumption of Mary Feastday 17 Curso de certificación Holy Angels Certificación para 18 Curso de Maestría en Catequesis Archdiocesan Certificación para 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way 18 Catechist Day St. Gabriel Church, For catechists of parishes Anelita Reyes 2:00-5:00 PM San Francisco in deaneries 1 & 2,hosted by their DREs 415-614-5651 24 Curso de certificación Mt. Carmel Redwood City Certificación para 20
25 Catechists workshops Church of the Continuing catechist Anelita Reyes 9: 30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Epiphany, SF formation for certification/ (415) 6714-5651 re-certification reyesa@sfarch.org 25 Curso de Maestría en Archdiocesan Pastoral Certificación para Catequesis 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m. Center, One Peter Yorke Way 25 Sharing Jesus: Faith St. Denis Church In-serivce for all catechists RSVP Lucy Soitau Formation Day in Deanery 11 isoltau@stdenisparish.org 9:00 AM 4:00 PM 27 Virtus Training St. Mary Cathedral All Parish Catechetical Lead- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 3:30-5:00 PM 1111 Gough St. St ers are invited. 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 27 Beginning of Year Meeting St. Mary Cathedral All Parish Catechetical Lead- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 5:00 Dinner 1111 Gough St. St ers are invited. 415-614-5652 5:30-9:00 presentations arbucklec@sfarch.org 28 Beginning of Year Meeting St. Mary Cathedral All Parish Catechetical Lead- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 9:30-1:30 1111 Gough St. St ers are invited. 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 15 Virtus Training St. Mary Cathedral All Parish Catechetical Lead- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 1:30-3:00 1111 Gough St. St ers are invited. 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 31 Curso de certificación Holy Angels Certificación para With the grace of our baptism, we carry within us that same love of God that radiates to all around us, particularly to the poor and those who exist on the social and moral margins of society. To become a missionary disciple, then, is to hear the voice of Jesus calling us to live the new life of faith in him. 21
3 Labor Day Pastoral Offices are closed 7 Curso de certificación St Anthony, Menlo Park Certificación para 12 New Parish Catechetical ADSF All new or nearly new Sr. Celeste Arbuckle Leaders Gathering First Floor Conference parish catechetical 415-614-5652 5:30-8:30 PM Room leaders are invited arbucklec@sfarch.org 8 Curso de certificación St Anthony, Menlo Park Certificación para 14 Curso de certificación Holy Angels Certificación para 15 Curso de Maestría en Cateque- Archdiocesan Certificación para sis 1:30 p.m. a 3:00 p.m Pastoral Center, One Peter Yorke Way martinezg@sfarch.or 15 ONFIRE Six Flags-Great American Vallejo 16 Catechetical Sunday Throughout the United States Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ www.onfirenorcal.com More information 18 New Parish Catechetical Lead- ADSF For all new parish cate- Sr. Celeste Arbuckle ers Orientation First Floor chetical leaders 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 20, 21,22 Quinto Encuentro Sr. 21 Curso de certificación Mt. Carmel Redwood City Certificación para 24 Foundational Training Course ADSF Special training in the Anelita Reyes Session 1 1:30-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:30 PM practice of ministry for new & nearly new parish catechetical leaders (415) 614-5651 reyesa@sfarchdio.org 22
4 Feast of St. Francis 8 Columbus Day Pastoral Offices are closed 12 Curso de certificación St Anthony, Menlo Park Certificación para 15 Foundational Training ADSF Special training in the Anelita Reyes Session 2 1:30-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:30 PM practice of ministry for new & nearly new parish catechetical leaders (415) 614-5651 reyesa@sfarchdio.org 18 Curso de certificación Holy Angels Certificación para 26-27 Adult Confirmation Classes ADSF For all adults needing Confirmation. They must have signed form from parish to participate Sr. Celeste Arbuckle 415-614-5652 arbucklec@sfarch.org 1 All Saints Day 2 All Souls Day 19 Foundational Training ADSF Special training in the Anelita Reyes Session 3 1:30-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:30 PM practice of ministry for new & nearly new parish catechetical leaders (415) 614-5651 reyesa@sfarchdio.org 12 Veterans Day Pastoral Offices are closed 18 First Reconciliation Parent mtg. Deanery 10 Our Lady of Angels in Burlingame All parents of children preparing for confession 22 and 23 Thanksgiving Pastoral Offices are closed 29 Dec 1 Santa Clara Faith Formation Santa Clara Convention scffc.org Conference Center 1 First Sunday of Advent 10 Foundational Training ADSF Special training in the Anelita Reyes Session 4 1:30-4:00 PM or 6:00-8:30 PM 23 practice of ministry for new & nearly new parish catechetical leaders (415) 614-5651 reyesa@sfarchdio.org
As the school year begins the Office of Faith Formation prays for you and your ministry. Call us for the needs your have. 415-614-5650 As part of our ministry together remember to come to the Beginning of Year Meeting with David Wells. See Page 9. Remember the Santa Clara Faith Formation Conference and bring all your people! Office of Faith Formation One Peter Yorke Way San Francisco, CA 94109 24