2017 - 2018 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 2017 - 2018. 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 3, 2017 - “Generational Discipleship: They need what?”  

(Presenter: Mr. Christopher Hurtubise, Assoc. Director of Catholic      Formation for the Diocese of Superior)

Christopher will provide participants with background, framing and practical examples of how to encourage people in their personal faith formation, and quest for a deeper understanding of what it means to be a disciple, by grasping and appreciating generational experiences, needs and differences in ministry approaches. 

[Continuing Formation - 4 hrs.]

March 6, 2018 - “Sabbath Time: A Spirituality of Time and Rest for Ministers"

(Presenters: Dc. Rick Miech, Pastoral Associate St. Peter the Fisherman, Eagle River)

Deacon Rick will take you on a journey of exploration of how to "stop and let your soul catch up with you," helping you answer these questions: How do you see Sabbath? Is it a series of negative rules and restrictions, or a source of endless beginnings? Are we, as ministers in our busyness, missing the quiet that would give us wisdom?

**Note** 
This session was rescheduled from the original date of January 23, due to inclement weather. 

[Continuing Formation - 4 hrs.]

April 24, 2018 - “Serve, Lead, Motivate”  

(Presenter: Major Dr. Michael Brandt, PhD)
 
As a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Internship Training Director for the Tomah Department of Veteran's Affairs, Chief of Behavioral Health for the State of Wisconsin and as an Independent Consultant for Flat Out (which provides instruction and coaching in the area of individual and team motivation), Dr. Brandt will help participants explore and learn some of the basics of motivational factors, human resiliency and biological psychology through the lens of servant leadership. 
    

[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 participant, or $30 per team of four or more per session

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