Various

Protecting God's Children Classes in the Diocese

Various

Young Adult Ministry - Spirit & Truth

July 27-30, 2010

CULTIVATION MINISTRIES: Imagine a gathering where nationally recognized youth ministry veterans such as Dr. Robert McCarty, Mike Patin, Ela Milewska and Frank Mercadante, identify what they wished they knew when beginning as youth workers… Picture a conference schedule that addresses the common trouble spots and the real, but often hidden issues that can make or break a youth ministry… Consider a gathering that helps you focus on the essential areas that lead to a fruitful, disciple making youth ministry lead by spiritually healthy leaders-and you have The Institute for New Youth Ministers held at Techny Towers, Chicago, IL. For more information and to download the brochure visit cultivationministries.com. To register online click here.  

August 10, 2010

NEW PERSONNEL MEETING: The new personnel meeting will be at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Following that is the NEW PRINCIPALS MEETING from 1:00 pm to 3:00 PM at the Diocesan Administrative Building. For more information or question, call the Office of Educational Services at 815-399-4300 ext. 387.

August 14-15, 2010
Agosto 14-15, 2010

CATECHIST TRAINING-CLASES POR LA CATEQUISTA: Level II Blitz, OLGC School, 601 Talma, Aurora.  English.  Segundo Nivel, Escuela de OLGC, 601 Talma, Aurora. Spanish.  To register/para registrar: Aurora Deanery Center 630-859-3922 or auroraareacenter@sbcglobal.net.

Agosto 26-28, 2010

CENTRO DE EDUCACION RELIGIOSA DE AURORA-Clases por la Catequista, Segundo Nivel, Iglesia de San Nicolás.  Por favor llame a la Centro de Educación Religiosa de Aurora para registrar @ 630-859-3922. Información y el calendario.

August 27-28, 2010
 

NORTH AMERICAN FORUM ON THE CATECHUMENATE
Children & Christian Initiation Institute
Blessed Sacrament Parish, North Aurora IL
Early Bird Deadline July 16
Focus on Initiation Registration
For more information on the Forum, please visit their website at:  http://www.naforum.org.

August 2010
through March 2011                            

ROCKFORD DEANERY OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catechist Certification Classes for 2010-2011 (PDF listing of classes)
For more information and to register, please go to the Rockford Deanery website at www.rockforddeanery.org

Sept 19, 2010

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY: Catechetical Sunday weekend, will be celebrated on September 18-19 of 2010 Details forthcoming.

Sept 24, 2010

EDUCATIONAL LEADERS DAY:  Educational Leaders Day will be held at the Catherdral of St. Peter in Rockford, IL. 
Speaker: Eric Groth, President/Executive Producer from OutsideDaBox
Theme: Using Media and Technology in Ministry

Eric Groth and OutsideDaBox was unanimously voted in as a collaborating member of the NFCYM. NFCYM collaborating members are youth-oriented groups or organizations that share in the mission, activities, and interests of the NFCYM. Eric and OutsideDaBox have done much work in the Diocese of Rockford over the years and we are proud of him and his ministry. The mission of OdB is to create and distribute short films that help Catholic teens know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. For more information on Eric’s ministry visit his website at www.outsidedabox.com 

Oct/Nov 2010

McHENRY DEANERY FALL CATECHIST CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE: McHenry Office of Catholic Education will begin their catechist certification schedule with classes on Oct. 2 and Nov. 6 of 2010.  Click here for information on the classes.

Oct 12, 2010

ROCKFORD DIOCESAN ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' INSTITUTE: This upcoming educational event for the Diocese of Rockford is on Tuesday, Oct 12th at St. Mary School in DeKalb, IL. Join us for "Breakfast with the Venders" at 8:00am.  Mike Patin will be the guest speaker Are you a vendor interested in being part of the 2010 Elementary Teachers' Institute?  Exhibitor Forms now available (PDF format)

Nov 5, 2010

MINISTRY DAY 2010:  Friday from 10am-2pm at the brand new parish center of St. Rita Parish, Rockford. For Pastors and staff on working together well to further the mission of the Church. Presenter will be Bev DeJovine, a vice president for training for A. C. Nielsen, with expertise in comunications and team building.

November 11, 2010

NEW CATECHETICAL LEADERS ORIENTATION DAY: Orientation for new parish Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education and Youth Ministry will be held at the Diocesan Administrative building in Rockford beginning at 9:30 am.

Dec 9-12, 2010

MARCH WITH THE SAINTS: The National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry will be held at the New Orleans Convention Center in December with Emcees Mike Patin and Ansel Augustine. Register on line beginning May 2010 at www.nfcym.org.  For more information click here

March 3, 2011

THE CENTER FOR MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT (CMD) presents their 2010 national workshop Series entitled Connecting Catholic Families with the Bible.   The last one in our area will  be in Dubuque on March 3, 2011. For information on the workshop series, dates and other locations go to the workshop website at www.cmdnet.org/bibleworkshop.

March 4-5, 2011

HERE I AM LORD  (HIAL), Vocations and Discipleship Conference for Teens and Young Adults is scheduled. A time sensitive package of materials has been mailed. Spaces fill up fast so please return your information soon to reserve your spot. Following are the web pages for information, additional packages of materials, or to register for the HIAL Conference: Workshop Page; Featured Speakers Page;  Or just the main entrance page.

 March 26, 2011

CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF ROCKFORD PRESENTS FR. JOHN CORAPI, S.O.L.T.:  This Catholic evangelizing and fundraising event will be held at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, IL. Limited seating is available - Get your tickets early.  Following is information on Catholic Charities and this event.