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Passport to Success - Part 2
This seminar for experienced Catechetical Leaders is being offered in a one-day format by the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education.

This seminar is for all those who have taken Part One of Passport to Success as well as experienced Catechetical Leaders.  The purpose of the day is to create a vision with which to grow in the role as a Catechetical Leader.  This one-day seminar is an opportunity for personal growth and will help in the efforts to prepare parish catechists.  The day will focus on the task of creating an atmosphere of welcome within the parish catechetical community.  It will also examine the role of catechetical leader in Evangelization and Worship and Eucharist.  Sponsored by the New England Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education (NECDDRE)
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: St. Mary Parish, Milford Massachusetts
For more information or a registration contact: Donna Curran at dcurran@rcbm.org or (603) 669-3100 Ext. 173

"Come Drink Deeply" - Annual Retreat for Pastoral Associates and Catechetical Leaders

Come Drink Deeply: Annual retreat for Pastoral Associates and Catechetical Leaders with Sister Helene, Cote,PM. Come rest awhile, share stories and meet anew the Woman at the Well who teaches us to drink deeply from the life-giving springs that nourish and refresh us.

Date: May 29-30, 2008
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Marie Joseph Spiritual Center, Biddeford, ME
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2008
Download a Registration Form
Contact: Jo-Ann Ellison, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 147, jellison@rcbm.org

Fostering Learning in a Community of Disciples

The Center for Ministry Development is offering The Institute in Lifelong Faith Formation. It provides participants with the foundations, pastoral and catechetical practices, skills and methods for lifelong faith formation in the parish and home.

Date: June 16-20, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily (3 p.m. on June 20)
Location: Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton, MA
Registration Deadline: May 16, 2008
Download Registration Form: www.generationsoffaith.org .
Contact: Joan Weber, 888-723-2433, joanweber@cmdnet.org

Catechetical Sunday 2008

"Encountering the Living Word in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the theme for Catechetical Sunday, September 21, 2008.

Date: September 21, 2008
Planning materials will be available in the spring.
Contact: Mary Ellen Mahon, (603) 669-3100, Ext. 159, memahon@rcbm.org

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Mary Ellen Mahon, Director
Diocese of Manchester
153 Ash Street, P.O. Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
Phone: (603) 669-3100 x159
Fax: (603) 669-0377
E-mail: memahon@rcbm.org

Donna Curran, Department Secretary
Diocese of Manchester
153 Ash Street, P.O. Box 310
Manchester, NH 03105-0310
Phone: (603) 669-3100 x173
Fax: (603) 669-0377
E-mail: dcurran@rcbm.org