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DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD-CAPE GIRARDEAU
Office of Evangelization, Catechesis,
and Youth Formation
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Catechetical Sunday - September 19, 2021
"Say the Word and My Soul Shall be Healed"
"Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. This year, the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 19, 2021, and the theme is: “Say the Word and My Soul Shall be Healed." Those who the parish community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry." Read more about Catechetical Sunday and download FREE resources or purchase resources from the USCCB HERE
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Registration Now Open!
(NEW!) DIOCESAN EVANGELIZATION AND DISCIPLESHIP SUMMIT:
Please mark your calendars and spread the word! We will be holding the first Diocesan Evangelization and Discipleship Summit.
"What is Evangelization and Discipleship?
"How can our parish move from 'maintenance to mission'?"
"How can I evangelize in my own family or community?"
The Summit is an opportunity to learn and share practical strategies. Come and be inspired, encouraged, and equipped as missionary disciples.
The invitation is open to all clergy, parish pastoral council members, religious and lay parish ministry leaders, campus ministry leaders, parish catechists, and Catholic school teachers.
The Evangelization and Discipleship Summit will be offered in two locations:
Sat., Oct. 9, in Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield
Sun., Oct. 10, in St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Cape Girardeau
For more information on speakers, registration, etc. CLICK HERE.
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Deanery Meetings
for PSR Directors/Coordinators
and Youth Ministry Leaders
**If you cannot attend the meeting in your Deanery, please feel free to go to another Deanery for the meeting.
Deanery 1 (Noel, Neosho, Seneca, Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Lamar)
- August 12 (7:00-8:30pm) in the lower level of St. Peter the Apostle in Joplin
Deanery 5 (Mansfield, Ava, Gainesville, Mountain Grove, Cabool, Willow Springs, West Plains, Thayer, White Church, Mountainview, Eminence, Houston, Montauk, Roby, Licking, Bunker, Salem):
- August 17 (6:30-8:00pm) at Sacred Heart in Willow Springs
Deanery 6 (Ironton, Lesterville, Fredericktown, Leopold, Glennon, Advance, Chaffee, Oran, Benton, New Hamburg, Kelso, Scott City, Jackson, Cape Girardeau):
- August 9 (6:30-8:00pm) at St. Vincent de Paul in Cape Girardeau
Deanery 7 (Piedmont, Williamsville, Van Buren, Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Glennonville, Malden, Dexter, Sikeston, Charleston, New Madrid, Portageville, Kennett, Caruthersville)
- August 10 (6:30-8:00pm) at Sacred Heart in Dexter
*Deaneries 2, 3, and 4 have concluded their meetings.
REGISTER HERE with Google Forms. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Inviting Others to Encounter Christ
During Lent this past March, small groups around the country were meeting in homes, churches, and online using "The Search" series from Chris Stefanik. The idea of these small group sessions was to have active Catholics inviting non-active Catholics, or even people who were not of any faith, to join them in seeking answers to some of life's great questions: "WHY ARE WE HERE? WHAT'S LIFE ALL ABOUT? WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE?". Evangelization often begins before entering Church doors for Mass and will ignite the desire for more.
Individuals may check out a FREE PREVIEW HERE to see if "The Search" is a good fit for your parish. |
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CATECHESIS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES |
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PREPARING FOR A NEW YEAR OF FAITH FORMATION
Have a Day of Retreat with Your Catechists and Youth Ministry Leaders
Planning a day together to pray, share your faith, and do a little planning will help to start the year off with the right focus for PSR. Here are some sample retreats for catechists:
Build a Prayer Station
A Back to School/PSR Prayer Station is a visible and public reminder that your church prays for students, parents and teachers/catechists. The idea is simple: create a chalkboard or dry erase board display in front of your church, or in the entry way, with an invitation for anyone to write their prayers on it. READ MORE
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NEW HANDBOOK
"Guidelines and Resources
for Catechetical and Youth Ministry Leaders"
During our Deanery gatherings across the diocese, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is distributing printed copies of this new handbook for ministry leaders. The handbook may also be downloaded and printed HERE.
Please send us your feed back on this document. Let us know how we could further offer assistance!
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Southeast Catechist Conference 2021
August 12-15, 2021
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Join for a free virtual event! The Southeast Catechist Conference is a collaborative diocesan effort to engage, form, and equip catechists, volunteers, Catholic school teachers, parents, and others to evangelize, form, and accompany those in their care throughout every phase of life.
From sacramental preparation and family faith formation to youth and young adult ministry, RCIA, adult faith formation and senior adult ministry, this conference is for all who want to grow in handing on the Faith, both volunteers and professionals. All Catholics are called to evangelize and catechize!
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NEW RCIA CONFERENCE
Liturgy Week 2021 An Annual Conference Dedicated to the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy
Join in person or online! New conference focusing on Sacramental Preparation for RCIA. This conference will teach directors how to build a robust program with a solid foundation in Sacramental Theology. Each full day at this conference consists of a short course made up of five 1-hour lectures as well as sung liturgies. You will leave with a better understanding of the RCIA process from your first candidate meeting to the mystagogical formation after initiation. For more information CLICK HERE.
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The Year of St. Joseph
During the month of August, our diocese will focus on
St. Joseph, Mirror of Patience
How is your devotion to St. Joseph? If you haven't had an opportunity to get to know this powerful silent saint or want to increase your devotion to him, take a look at this month's resources.
- St. Joseph: Holy Friend of Kids video Link
- Prayer to St. Joseph by St. Pius X (also our diocesan co-patron) Link
- 10 vacation ideas that St. Joseph would agree with HERE
- For a full listing of resources and a PDF that can be included in a parish bulletins and/or sent home to families: August Resource for St. Joseph.
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Free Webinar from the Catechetical Institute!
The Topic: How to strengthen your RCIA process to be the best your parish has ever offered and how the Catechetical Institute can help with that.
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Join the Catechetical Institute on Tuesday, August 10th, for a free webinar discussing the topic of How to strengthen your RCIA process to be the best your parish has ever offered. There will be two sessions offered, one at 2 pm and one at 7pm.
To view past webinars, other videos, and resources, please CLICK HERE.
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Get Your Free Account Started Today - A financial gift from the Missouri State Knights of Columbus has made it possible for every Catholic school and parish in the diocese to have access to the online Catechetical Institute FREE of cost!
Please share this REGISTRATION INFORMATION with everyone in your parish so that they may be able to open their individual free account and begin using this wonderful resource!
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Diocesan Online Resource Library
Most of the print and video resources housed in the library at the Catholic Center in Springfield are available online to browse and to request for checkout! We will continue adding additional resources.
Click HERE to download instructions to obtain your login credentials and navigate the library system.
Click HERE to get to the online library; and be sure to save the link in your favorites.
Please email or call Shasta Beckers at sbeckers@dioscg.org (417) 866-0841 with questions or for help with the library.
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DIOCESAN YOUTH CONFERENCE (DYC) DATES AND LOCATION
Saturday, March 26, 2022 - Carthage
Sunday, March 27, 2022 - West Plains
Saturday, April 2, 2022 - Cape Girardeau
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Stay Connected with Other Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers in our Diocese by joining our private Facebook Groups:
Catechetical Leaders:
Youth Ministers:
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Annual Safe Environment Instruction Letter
Below you will find a link to the Safe Environment Coordinator Instructions for this audit year. This is being sent to several groups and we are aware that we have included a lot of information in this communication. In your role, you may only be responsible for ensuring that a part of these requirements is completed. Please read the information carefully. Should you have any questions regarding your role, please do not hesitate to contact us: (417) 866-0841 Bill Holtmeyer, Jr. billholtmeyer@dioscg.org or Rosie Francka rfrancka@dioscg.org
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VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children Training for Adults – On-Line Training is now available
Live, in-person "Protecting God's Children" adult awareness training sessions are now available. New registrants are encouraged to take the live training, but the online training will remain available as an alternative for the remainder of this year [2021].
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
List of Upcoming Live VIRTUS Trainings
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Office of Evangelization, Catechesis, and
Youth Formation
Director: Lynn Melendez
Assoc. Director: Evang&Catechesis: Sr. Janine Tran
Assistant, Evang. & Catechesis: Shasta Beckers
Assistant, Youth Formation & Camp: Katie Newton
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Office of Child and Youth Protection
Director: William Holtmeyer
Assistant: Rosie Francka
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