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Catechetics News & Updates
December 2024
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Dear Friends
Happy Advent! This is my favorite season of the year, and I know it's many of yours as well. As we try to pack in 2 months of activities into a few short weeks, it can be a challenge to create space to wait upon the Lord. There are so many things to do - how could we possibly get all of it done if we "waste" any time sitting around?!
In my Advent reflection book, Bishop Barron challenged readers to add a half- or full hour of Adoration to our schedules this Advent. Adoration, moreso than almost any other prayer, embodies the spirit of waiting and longing that the Church bids us to during the Advent season. To sit with the Lord, giving Him our anxieties, problems, and our joys, and bidding Him to come and make His will done in all of them.
So, to keep things short and sweet this month, I'll wrap by saying that is a challenge I'm committing to this Advent, and I welcome you to join me. Our whole team is praying for you often, and we wish you the holiest and happiest of Advent and Christmas seasons!
In Christ,
Doug (with Anh and Meg)
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Staff Mission Days
Regional Gatherings | February 2025
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Similar to 2024, this year's Staff Mission Days will be an opportunity for us to listen to you, as parish leaders, especially around Sacramental Preparation. There will also be time to spend dreaming up solutions together, reconnecting with other parish staff, and praying together.
These days are for any parish staff responsible for aspects of evangelization and catechesis, especially preparation for the sacraments- clergy, catechetical leaders, pastoral associates, DREs, Directors of Youth Ministry, Directors of Adult Formation, and others who pass on the faith. Dates and locations for 2025 include
(all days run 8:30am-2:30pm):
- Tuesday, Feburary 11 | St. Martin of Tours in Franklin
- Wednesday, February 12 | St. Joseph in Grafton
- Tuesday, February 18 | St. Peter in Slinger
- Thursday, February 20 | St. Dominic in Brookfield
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Join us for some coffee and conversation around the Archdiocese! Every few weeks we pack up and head out to a different city in our 10 counties and work for a morning. Stop by to ask questions, work on some things with us, or just hang out. And if you show up, we'll buy your coffee! Here is our next stop:
See you there!
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Franciscan at Home Workshop:
The Family as the Context of Catechesis
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All catechetical leaders are welcome to join us for a two part Zoom call to watch and discuss a Franciscan at Home Workshop titled The Family as the Context of Catechesis.
- Part 2 Workshop: Tuesday, December 10th from 10:00-11:00am
Please join us to discuss ways to support and strengthen families in the catechetical setting.
New! You can join the list below to get updates on future watch parties (Anh's planning 1-2 a month in the New Year!)
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Small Group Specialist Training
January 27th-30th, 2025
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We are partnering with the Diocese of Green Bay to host a Small Group Specialist Training Through ProjectYM in Waukesha from January 27-30, 2025. Space is limited so be sure to register ASAP!
More details can be found here.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Meg!
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Join us for Steubenville 2025 in Joliet, IL!
June 27th-29th, 2025
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We are switching it up this year and are heading to Joliet, IL for Steubenville! There is an ALL-STAR line up including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Michael Gormley, Ennie Hickman, and Lisa Cotter. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 20.
We will take care of ordering the tickets for the group. You will be invoiced for a $50 deposit/ticket requested.
Conference cost is $290 per person. Housing will be in a local hotel, and we will have pricing info at a later date.
If you are interested in joining the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Joliet, please email Meg and let her know how many tickets you want.
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Join us on the mission field next summer!
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Middle School 1 | June 16th-19th | Lumen Christi, Mequon
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Middle School 2 | June 23rd-26th | Location TBD
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High School | July 13th-18th | St. Elizabeth, Kenosha
Parish registration is open! Click below to request your dates for an awesome week of service in the Archdiocese!
*Note: these spots are requests, not guarantees. If you have any questions or want more details, email Meg!
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Upcoming Events & Other News
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Our offices sponsor many events for you to receive deeper training and support to help you and your parishioners encounter Christ and be formed in ways your parish might not be able to do alone. Learn more about them below, and help us share the word to your parishioners (or come yourself!):
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Events & News from the Archdiocese
More Updates from Us and Our Friends
- The Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University is offering several FREE webinars to support catechists, teachers, and leaders! Here are the dates:
- Tuesday, Dec 10 at 2:00pm - Training Door-to-Door and Street Teams for Effective Evangelization
- Tuesday, Dec 17 at 2:00pm - In Spanish: Cómo involucrar a los padres de la familia en la formación de sus hijos: Estrategias prácticas // How to engage parents in the formation of their kids: practical tips and strategies
- Advent Mini Retreat for Families | December 7th, 2:00-5:00PM | Schoenstatt Center, Waukesha
- Katie Prejean McGrady - Advent Speaker | December 11th, 6:15-7:45PM | St. John the Baptist, Plymouth | Contact Jacqueline here for any questions!
- Sursum Corda - Praise Christ Through the Hands of Mary | December 28th, 100:00AM-12:00PM | Schoenstatt Center, Waukesha
- School of Prophetic Ministry | Feb 21-22, 2025 | St. Mary, Hales Corner
- Know someone who should be getting these emails? Email Steffany at garcias@archmil.org and we'll add you to our list!
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