December 2018
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Enrollment Numbers, Trends . . .
2018-19 Parish RE Report
Didn't make it by the Thanksgiving deadline? No worries; we'd still love to hear from you!
Collecting your enrollment numbers and other information helps us report to Bishop the good things that are happening in our parish programs and help us develop ways to better serve you in your ministry.

Please take 10-15 minutes to complete and submit this report.
Nuts & Bolts
Miss Nuts & Bolts Last Month?
Handouts from this professional development event for new RE/YM Leaders are available online.
Two Discipleship Resources for Classrooms, Families
Created by Julianne Stanz, this document originally went out as a Compass in the Classroom publication centered on the new evangelization and missionary discipleship. Includes 10 ways to grow as a disciple of Jesus, worksheet, and Disciple's Prayer.
Based on the Compass in the Classroom piece (left), this small parent packet is designed for DRE's to give to parents to do alongside their children. It outlines the discipleship process using the language of Discover-Follow, etc.
From Above Bakery Announces
CUPCAKE WARS FOR YOUTH GROUPS
Friday, January 11th at Nativity Parish, Green Bay
This the first of what hopefully will become an annual event in which youth groups in the Diocese of Green Bay will meet, compete and have fun. The more people you invite to attend, the better your chances of winning!

Celebrity judges include Bishop Ricken! People's Choice Award will also be presented, along with prizes (including cash for your Youth Group).
Time to Think about
March for Life: Jan 15-20
13 Spots Left!

  • Total cost of the trip is $500/student. A deposit of $250 is required upon registering online.The remaining $250 is due at a later date.
  • Chaperone cost is $300. 
  • By registering online, you are securing your spot and agreeing to pay the full cost of the trip. All payments are to be made through your parish/school leader. 
  • ​If you are coming as an individual, please mail your check to: Youth Ministry Office - ​1825 Riverside Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301 
The More, the Merrier: Host an FCC Component at Your Parish/School
Four Easy Steps . . .

  1. Choose which class to host (Bible; Creed; Sacraments & Liturgy; Prayer & Spirituality; Morality; Methods)
  2. Secure an instructor (list of possibilities available at gbdioc.org/fcctrainers)
  3. Set calendar and invite people (catechists, teachers, parish members)
  4. Contact Education Department for assistance with preparations.
Too Early to Think about Next Summer? (Never!)
This is the Diocese of Green Bay's third year to host host our own local mission experience for middle- and high-schoolers based right in our own communities, Love Begins Here (LBH).

Check out the dates and locations for the summer 2019 season and start thinking of the possibilities!


Camp Tek
More Talk of Summer . . . from Camp Tek
  • Applications for new counselors* and nurses open NOW!
  • Registration for campers open NOW!
  • There is a $50 discount for all parish/diocesan employees
  • 10% discount on registrations made before December 15th
  • $50 off for 2nd/3rd session registrations

*Especially looking for male counselors!

And Don't Forget:
  • $100 discount currently being offered for ALPHA retreats at Camp Tek

Would you like a daily Advent e-mail message from Dynamic Catholic? Best Advent Ever!

The Augustine Institute offers Advent Reflections with Dr. Tim Gray. Children's reflections w/Brother Francis also available. Available in Spanish!

The USCCB announces the release of a new pocket-size book, Book of Mary: Prayers in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary ". Designed for daily use. Pre-order now for January delivery.

"Waiting for Christ: Meditations for Advent & Christmas" with Blessed John Henry Newman is available for sale by Augustine Institute. $14.95.

FREE just cover shipping & handling: Advent Gospel Reflections Booklet from Bishop Barron, including questions for reflection and journal pages for each day!

Ascension offers this new resource: Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Mary Journal will help you draw close to Mary in a whole new way. Also offered: the Pocket Guide to the Rosary: Reflections from the Bible & the Saints.
CALENDAR:

Diocesan Offices will be closed December 24-January 2 in celebration of Christmas and Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God.

Jan 6: Epiphany

Jan 7, 21: Continuation of Fr. Girotti's presentations "Live Your Faith" at St. John the Baptist, Howard.*

Jan 21: Martin Luther King Holiday; Diocesan Offices open

Feb 7: Hebrews 10:25 at the Distillery (watch for details in future Updates)





*Complete information,, about the Diocesan Catechetical Certification process (FCC and Ongoing Formation), including schedules, can be found at www.gbdioc.org/fcc
Online FCC (Foundational Catechetical Certification)
Component Registration Links



Online courses follow the same lesson plan as classroom sessions and may be used to take the entire course or specific sessions as make-ups. Participants are responsible for submitting completion form.




Advent Blessings!
Department of Education | Diocese of Green Bay | 920.272.8309 | [email protected]