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
Professional Development Services
- Annual NPCD Convocation and NCEA Convention
- Institute for Transformative Catechetical Leadership, 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 professionals 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
Insurance Programs
- 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 over
200,000 strong.
