November 11, 2002

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1.  For Teachers:    The Religion Teacher's Journal for September, October and November/December has key concepts to stress when teaching about:  "Sacraments", (Celebrating Sacraments); "The Bible" (Make Room for Scripture); "Ecumenism and World Religions" (Children of Other Religions); "Church History" (Returning to Our Roots);  "Prayer" (Helping People Pray); and "Catechesis" Catechetical topics such as "Lesson Planning" in September; "Including Families in Catechesis" in October and in Catechist Magazine in the September and October issues "Strategies for Implementing the Six Tasks of Catechesis".
       Curriculum Ideas:  "What's Your Catholic IQ" in Catechist Magazine for intermediate, junior and senior high students, and adults.  "Symbols and Seasons" in Religion Teacher's Journal for September, October and November/December. 
        Resources:  There is a website which helps catechists discuss and share ideas from across the country:  www.catholiccatechist.com .  Catechists ask questions and receive help from their peers.
        If you want to subscribe to Religion Teacher's Journal call 1-800-321-0411.  One year subscription is $21.95.  One year subscription to Catechist Magazine is $23.95.  Call 1-800-558-2292.
        As we remember those who have died during this month of November, there is an explanation of purgatory in paragraphs 1030-1032 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (The Final Purification, or Purgatory).

2.    Conference for Kindergarten Teachers:  The 5th annual conference for Ohio kindergarten teachers will be held on February 19-20, 2003 at the Hilton Columbus.  Teachers may receive .5 CEUs for each day of participation.  Graduate credit is also available.  Register on-line at www.SDE.com.

3.    Second Reminder:  The Diocesan LPDC meets at St. Anthony School on Thursday, December 12th.  Teachers should submit  IPDPs or requests for CEU credit to the Diocesan Personnel Office, 197 East Gay Street, Columbus  43215.

4.    Principal Opening:  The pastor of Saint Andrew School, Columbus will be initiating a search for a principal for the 2003-04 school year.  Interested applicants must be practicing Catholics and must possess - or be eligible for - Ohio Administrative certification or licensure.
        For further information, contact the Diocesan Department of Education Personnel Office at 614-221-5829 or e-mail ezettler@cdeducation.org.

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