Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time:  9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:  Catholic Education Center
Presenters:   Loueva Moss, Formation Minister, Christ the King and
Debbie Minton, Director of Religious Formation, St. Athanasius
Cost:  $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 3 hours applies toward Associate Level in the content area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

This course will focus on the catechetical process in passing on the faith, introduce some of the distinguishing characteristics of the Catholic Church, review the process of Catechist Formation, and introduce practical resources from the Office of Faith Formation.

 Teaching Children about the Mass:  A Hands-on Approach
Date: Monday, October 14, 2019
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Martha, School Cafeteria
Presenter:  Annette Bergamini, Parish Catechetical Leader, St. Martha
Cost: $10 (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:  Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Catechetics

Sometimes in our school children complain about how boring Mass is and question why they need to attend.  Perhaps a more active “hands-on” approach to liturgical catechesis for children might be appropriate.  Annette Bergamini from St. Martha parish will lead school teachers and catechists through a process that has been successful in exciting children about the Mass as they take an active role in planning, preparing, and implementing a “pretend” Mass for classmates and parents.

 Catechist Day:  Lesson Planning 101
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Various Master Catechists and Parish Catechetical Leaders of the Archdiocese
Cost: $15 (includes lunch) ($25 if taking both Catechist Day classes) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration:  Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at <ahref=”mailto:lmcdaniel@archlou.org”>lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Catechetics

Bring your catechist guide/manual and join others in a small group as you sit with Master Catechists and Parish Catechetical Leaders of the Archdiocese.  In this workshop we will discuss:  how to read your catechetical guide; how to get started when planning a lesson; skipping lessons in your guide; how to adapt the lesson in your guide to suit your classroom; other resources that you may want to use and MORE!

Catechist Day:  Working with Children with Disabilities
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Flaget Center
Presenter: Autumn Geraghty, a functional mental disability (FMD) teacher at Ahrens Work Transition Program and former FMD teacher at Fairdale High School
Cost: $15 (includes lunch) ($25 if taking both Catechist Day classes) (check payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability.  Contact Lynn McDaniel at <ahref=”mailto:lmcdaniel@archlou.org”>lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, Ext. 1267.
Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours applies toward Catechetics

This class will discuss the most common disabilities of children and what we as catechists should know while working with them.  What are their challenges?  What are their strengths?  How to be sure we are providing them the best opportunities to grow in their faith.  And MORE!