Networking Opportunities

• Elected regional representatives bring member perspectives to national initiatives
• Dialogue with other national organizations on national initiatives
• DRE Talk, an open forum Internet e-group for catechetical leaders
• Annual NPCD religious education Convocation: professional development workshops, prayer, regional meetings, issues forum, business meeting, and awards banquet

Member Journal and Quarterly Newsletter

• NPCD News (quarterly) features professional and practical information on catechetical leadership, spirituality, religious education enrichment, best practices, current issues and member news
• NPCD Highlights (twice a year) informs members of results of executive committee meetings
• NCEA's award winning academic journal Momentum (five times a year) features a wide-range of educational and catechetical articles, including "DRE Directions"

Professional Publications and Resources

• NCEA ACRE assessment and IFG adult faith formation survey - tools to help parish catechetical leaders evaluate, monitor and improve catechetical programs at all levels
• Religious education publications

Professional Development Services

• Annual NPCD Convocation
• The Institute for Transformative Catechetical Leadership is a new initiative that offers catechetical leaders continuing education in three program areas: professional leadership, spiritual retreats and catechetical enrichment.
• NCEA Catechetical Scholars invites veteran diocesan and parish catechetical professional to receive a scholarship to participate in a significant research project and learn from nationally recognized theologicans.
• NCEA Job Bank for catechetical leaders

Member Discounts

• All NCEA Publications
• NCEA Convention and NPCD Convocation
• Religious Education Assessments (NCEA ACRE and IFG)
• 20% off subscriptions to Today's Parish and Religion Teacher's Journal
• Tax-Deferred Annunity Plan by Mutual of America is availablle when adoped by the institution
• Discounted auto rental - Hertz, Alamo, National

Insurance Program

• Up to $2 million professional liability coverage available for employed educators
• $500,000 Cancer Plan: for members under age 65; the plan includes special mammography coverage
• GEICO auto insurance discount: call 800-368-2734 (not available in MA)
• Supplemental Insurance Programs sponsored by NCEA through the Trust for Insuring Educators
  

NPCD is the parish catechetical voice of NCEA,
a mission driven, national, professional educational association 200,000 strong.