2016 - 2017 Professional Development

The Director of Ecclesial Ministries and Diocesan Consultation, Chris Newkirk, is once again
pleased to be providing three new opportunities for Pastors, Parish Life Coordinators/Parish Directors, Deacons, Religious Sisters, Parish Catechetical Leader (Principals, Teachers, DREs, CREs, Youth Ministers) – and Parish Leadership Teams (to include any and all parish leaders) to learn and grow together in 2015 - 2016. These offerings are in response to numerous requests for opportunities for more extensive training and leadership development.  All individual leaders are welcome to attend, however it is hoped that you will take advantage of these opportunities by attending as an entire parish leadership team.

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October 4, 2016 - “Corporal Works of Mercy”  

 (Presenter: Fr. Dennis Mullen-retired priest of our diocese)

In nearly the end of the official Jubilee Year of Mercy, this session will help participants more deeply understand the Corporal Works of Mercy and how we can more fully engage these concepts and teachings of the Catholic Church in each ministry, as well as in our personal daily living.
 

[Continuing Formation - 4 hrs.]

January 10, 2017  - “Grief and Bereavement: A Sense of Loss Comes in all Shapes & Sizes"

(Presenters: Ms. Susan McNeil, ArchDiocese of Milwaukee, Director of Nazareth Project for Marriage and Family Formation and Ms. Sally Christiansen, CRE-Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Balsam Lake)

These ladies will help participants explore the many ways in which people may experience loss
and grief, identify the stages of grieving, as well as provide grassroots practical ideas for local
bereavement groups and outreach.
 

[Continuing Formation - 4 hrs.]

April 25, 2017 - “The Journey: Creating a Harmonious and Rewarding Parish Community  & Workplace”  

(Presenter: Mr. Richard Huseby, Operational Development Consultant, Tomahawk)
 
Supporting individuals [and parish leadership teams] on their journey to develop a deep relationship with God is a role of the Church, its clergy, its lay leaders and all parish community members.  This session will provide insights into the components of attracting, selecting, developing and retaining paid staff members and volunteers who do the work of the kingdom.
    

[Continuing Formation - 4 hrs.]

               
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Registration, Gathering & Hospitality
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session Begins, Lunch will be provided on site

LOCATION:

St. Joseph Parish Center in Hayward
$10 per participantor $30 per team of 4 or more for a single session

For more information contact Chris Newkirk at 715-394-0204 or cnewkirk@catholicdos.org
 
*Special discount pricing for attending all three days.  See Registratio Flyer for more information.