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How Do I Become a DRE?

   
     

How Do I Become a DRE?
       

This training component provides the basic skills and theological competencies set forth by the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership for parish directors of catechetical ministry. The skills to be developed include:
       
  • Understanding Catechesis in the United States
  • Developing a Program
  • Forming Ministerial Relationships
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Building Community
  • Keeping Records and Budgets
  • Recruiting and Training Volunteer Catechists
  • Maintaining a Professional Balance
  • Safe Environment
  • Catechizing for a Just World
       

The theology component is for those new to this ministry. Topics include:
         
  • Theological Reflection
  • Church History
  • Ecclesiology
  • Christian Morality
  • Sacramental Theology
  • Introduction to Scripture
  • Christology
  • Mary and the Saints
  • Ecumenism