Online Best Practices for Catechists
Recorded Webinar
This webinar gives best practices for using Zoom as well as a tutorial for Google Classroom. Watch online.
New 2020 Directory for Catechesis
Recorded Webinar held July 23, 2020
Learn about the new Directory for Catechesis. The Directory places catechetical instruction and formation of catechetical teachers clearly within the realm of evangelization. It offers guidelines to assist in the creation of local directories and catechisms and clarifies the importance of catechetical renewal in Christian communities. View recording.
Mobilizing the Field Hospital: Pastoral Care and Accompaniment with Young Adults
Recorded Webinar held July 28, 2020 – Ave Maria Press
To respond to the realities of a COVID-19 world, the Church must approach young adults as the “field hospital after battle” that Pope Francis has advocated for years. This approach involves intentional pastoral care and accompaniment to tend to the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and economic wounds of those who struggle through this crisis moment – and beyond. This webinar will discuss how to position ourselves so that we can respond and bring the light of the Gospel to young adults today. View recording.
A National Conversation with Young Adult Ministry Leaders on the Process of Reopening
USCCB and Loyola Institute for Ministry
Recorded Webinar
This webinar is an open conversation helping young adult ministry leaders process the move towards reopening our churches, our ministries, and our lives. Questions addressed include: What does or will this all look like and how can we best prepare and plan as we also strive to remain safe. Watch online.
From Gathered to Virtual: Taking Your Event to a Live Online Event
NFCYM
Recorded Webinar
What are the practical and intentional steps needed to change a program from a gathered event to a virtual one? What virtual platform(s) should be used and why? How will the community/audience respond and be engaged? What unexpected situations should a ministry leader anticipate and prepare for? Join a panel of diocesan youth and young adult ministry leaders from Northern California who have been transforming traditionally sponsored gathered events into virtual ones and find out what they have learned concerning what helps and what hinders a successful online event. Watch online.
RCIA Will Never be the Same Again
Ave Maria Press
Recorded Webinar
Many of us who guide and form spiritual seekers are hoping for a return to normal as soon as the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. But normal probably won’t look like what we are used to. The effects of the pandemic have permanently ruptured “the way we’ve always done it.” For the most part, that is a good thing. This webinar, will look at some ways initiation ministry and our lives as disciples will be permanently changed for the better. Watch online.
Accompanying Parishioners through Phone Calls During Time of Separation.
Catholic Apostolate Center
Recorded Webinar
Recorded on April 15, this webinar discussed ways to accompany parishioners during this time of COVID-19, especially by telephone outreach. Watch online.
- Leadership Development Webinars – A list of upcoming webinars which support ministry leaders.
- AMS Faith Formation Digital Connect – Director of Faith Formation Jose Amaya will provide time to connect digitally to discuss challenges and opportunities for religious education programming.
- Self-Care for Healthy Ministry – a list of resources from the Catholic Apostolate Center
- CRS Emergency Fact Sheet – potential bulletin insert that discusses how Catholic Relief Services is ramping up global efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Moving Faith Formation Online – A guide and webinar to provide CRE’s with tools, strategies, and resources geared toward moving faith formation online.
- Resources for Prayer and Engagement during Coronavirus – A list of resources from the USCCB
- catechist.com – A resource for catechists and parents with videos, games, and more.
- Resources for Ministry during Covid-19 Crisis – A list of resources from the V Encuentro
- Resources for Ministry with Young Adults – A crowd-sourced working list of resources to assist in the work of ministering with young adults remotely