Looking Ahead…Blended Faith Formation Programs for Catechetical Year, 2020-2021
This COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in more ways than one. Religion publishers have been arduously working to provide our parish faith formation programs with the best resources to serve and minister to children, youth, adults, parents, families, and RCIA. Directors for Catechetical Ministry and catechists are now tasked to re-imagine catechetical sessions with students preparing for sacraments or adapting a lesson into a blended session where you meet virtually, but still do not lose that sense of community despite social distancing. As we begin to envision faith formation in the upcoming year, we are getting a head start and are hosting a Virtual Curriculum Webinar series Tuesday-Thursday, June 2-4, 2020. We will host two sessions each day, a publisher will go in depth on what they have to offer and how you can adapt their catechetical resources to your classroom set up, whether online, hybrid or in person. These sessions are intended to inform you of the possible avenues you can take, providing you with the necessary tools and resources for you to be successful in your ministry. See the event details below…
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Tuesday, June 2nd: Virtual Curriculum Webinars
9:00 am-10:30 am
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
Sadlier Digital Resource Index 2020
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General Overview of Christ In Us
Upcoming Webinars:
Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Catechists
July 21, 2020 at 1 p.m. Register here
On Demand Webinars here
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
Wednesday, June 3rd: Virtual Curriculum Webinars
9:00 am-10:30 am
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
Free Online Resources
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
FINDING GOD FAITH FORMATION USERS
FREE Finding God Family Resources.
Access Finding God Catechist Resources . Contact Rosie if you do not have your catechist guide with you and you need the access code.
FREE Finding God Digital Student Edition Textbooks (K-8th grade, English and Bilingual). Free subscription expires June 30, 2020.
Access to FREE Restored Order Bilingual Audiobook (English and Spanish).
CHRIST OUR LIFE FAITH FORMATION USERS
FREE Christ Our Life Family Resources.
Access to Catechist Resources. Contact Rosie if you do not have your catechist guide with you and you need the access code. FREE Christ Our Life Student Edition Textbooks (K-8th Grade). Free subscription expires June 30, 2020. Access to FREE Restored Order Bilingual Audiobook (English and Spanish).
ADDITONAL LOYOLA PRESS RESOURCES
Sunday Connection subscribe to receive weekly Bible reading for families.
Access to Catholic Resources including Family Resources, Prayer, Liturgical Year, Parish Ministry, Saints, Sacraments and much more!
Spring of Faith: Baptismal Preparation and Family Faith Formation: https://issuu.com/loyolapress/docs/springs_of_faith_introbrochure
FREE Growing With God COVID-19 Hygiene Lesson in English and Spanish.
Access to Joe Paprocki’s Pop Up Catechesis. Joe has created short episodes with tips for families on ways to nurture their faith development in their home. Subscribe to receive notifications for new episodes.
FREE Catechetical Formation Series: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/parish-ministry/advancing-ministry-skills/the-catechetical-formation-series/
Here is a link to Episode One: of Pop Up Catechesis:
NEW AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Wanderlight: A Pilgrim’s Adventure, (available in July 2020) is a groundbreaking, immersive digital game for children to deepen the Catholic faith. This interactive game invites players to explore the four pillars of the Catholic Faith in an engaging and beautiful virtual world in their role as “the Pilgrim”. There are 7 faith-filled, interactive levels. It works on computers and tablets with an internet connection. Teachers can track student’s progress.
Please feel free to contact Rosaura “Rosie” Soto, Loyola Press Educational Consultant directly at 800-256-0589 extension 342 or soto@loyolapress.com to access these resources, questions, etc.
Thursday, June 4th: Virtual Curriculum Webinars
9:00 am-10:30 am
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
Blended Learning Intro Video
Digital and Blended Learning Resources
11:00 am-12:30 pm
WEBINAR RESOURCES:
Online Resources
On Demand Webinars
Resources for Parents by Dr. Tim Hogan
Embracing our Role as Elders: Guidance and Encouragement for Grandparents