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Listed below are sample and resource documents for downloading and editing. To open, simply click on the document title. For documents that you edit, you will need to open them, edit as necessary, and select File, Save As to save them on your computer. All files are in the public domain; feel free to copy or pass on as desired.

   

INDEX

Administration  - update 1-22-08

Catechist Certification and Formation update 1-26-07

Driving Directions

Job Descriptions - Samples  - update 8-3-04

Leadership Certification and Formation - updated 8-31-07

Presentations - use this space to share files developed in Microsoft PowerPoint

Youth Ministry - updated: 7-11-03

 

• Central MD Parish Tuition Statistics updated 1/22/08- listing of all catechesis registration fees for Central Maryland parishes. 
• Prayerful Review and Evaluation Forms (Word format) - Sample from Diocese of Albany. Process for staff evaluation at the end of the year, review of program goals and objectives. Includes forms for staff member and  pastor or supervisor. In MS Word format to allow editing.
•  Central Maryland Publicity Checklist (Word format) - Use this checklist to promote your events, workshops, and activities beyond parish and school levels. We strongly encourage you to submit your event to the CEM Calendar of Events.
• Textbook Conformity List - From USCCB -  listing of all catechetical textbooks found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Central Maryland Elementary Textbook Usage - compiled 2-12-07
• 2006 Pastoral Staffing Survey

• A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth - Revised January 2003 - Adobe Acrobat Format - Contact the Department of Human Resources (410) 547-5432  to obtain hard copies of this document. All paid staff and volunteers should have a copy of this booklet.
• Sexual Abuse Videos - Video resources available at the Archdiocesan Media Resource Center dealing with issue of sexual abuse (.rtf format - can be opened in any word processor)

• Blank Training Record - An Excel spreadsheet you can use to track your catechist's certification progress. Designed by Julie St. Croix.
• Catechist Handbook - An amazingly complete policy and procedure manual from St. Stephen, Omaha, NE.
• Catechist Formation Plan 2000  (approved 6/26/00)- Strategy for Catechist Formation Carroll, Frederick, and Washington Counties, with Echoes of Faith as primary tool for parishes and schools.
• Catechist Job Description Sample  (Word 97) - Document outlining the responsibilities of being a catechist. Good for interviews with potential volunteers. In MS Word format to allow editing.
• Echoes of Faith Clock Hours Form - Form describing how Echoes of Faith modules fit into Archdiocesan certification clock hours.
• Faith Lived, Faith Shared (2001)- Regulations for the Formation and Certification of Catechists of Children and Adults. Link is to publication at Archdiocesan Division of Religious Education.
•   "Road Show 2001"- Faculty from area willing to bring workshops on the road for catechist and youth ministry formation. NOTE: Document is 8.5 x14.

• Directions to Central Maryland Parishes (Word format) - Highway directions to all parishes affiliated with the Center. In Word Format to allow cutting and pasting into your documents. 

• DRE - Sample 1 - Full time
• DRE - Sample 2 - Full time
• CRE Sample 1 - Full time
• Adult Coordinator of Faith Formation - 20 hours week
• Adult Coordinator of Faith Formation - Full Time  
• Adult Coordinator of Faith Formation - Full Time - 34 hours  
• Full Time DRE with oversight of Youth Ministry
• Full Time DRE - Detailed description

• NEW! Transformational Leadership Workshop - 8-30-07 -  [PowerPoint Presentation]  [Workbook - PDF]
• NEW! Professional Lay Ministry Certificates - Professional Catechist Certificate and Professional Certificate in Youth Ministry, offered through Mount St. Mary's University Theology Department (PDF - Brochure)
• Ministers in Service of the Word - Regulations for Hiring, Supporting and Evaluating Religious Education and Youth Ministry Personnel. Link is to Archdiocesan Division of Evangelization & Catechesis. 
• Rooted in the Vision (2001) - Regulations for the Formation and Certification of Youth Ministers. Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry [link is to Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry)
• Tuition Assistance Info and Application (July 2000) - Tuition assistance program for Graduate theology studies at the Ecumenical Institute, St. Mary's Seminary and University. Division of Leadership Development

• Beatitudes - Visuals to accompany reading of the Beatitudes.    Author: Chris Weber
• Last Supper - Text and images of the Last Supper story.      Author: Chris Weber
• Who do YOU say that I am? - 2 hour introduction to Christology (large file - 2 MB!)  Author: Chris Weber

• Permission Request Form (Word Format) - Sample permission request for field trips and other events sponsored by your facility. In MS Word format to allow editing. Div. of Youth/Young Adult Ministry
• Rooted in the Vision (2001) - Regulations for the Formation and Certification of Youth Ministers. Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry [link is to Division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry)
• The Seal of the Spirit - Confirmation Guidelines. Link is to document at the Archdiocesan Division of Evangelization & Catechesis 
• Certification Requirements for various volunteers and paid personnel in youth ministry. Link is to division of Youth and Young Adult Ministry's certification page.