Announcements-

2010 Convocation/Convention:

The 2010 NPCD Convocation in Minneapolis will highlight a Catechetical Leadership Day with Msgr. John Kozar of the Pontifical Mission Societies; professional development sessions related to cultural literacy, technology and parental involvement; a religion publishers’ showcase presenting the very latest in texts and services; a workshop on Berard Marthaler’s book, “The Nature, Tasks and Scope of Catechesis,” by Ken Ogorek of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis; Taizé prayer with David Anderson; and a closing concert entitled “SINGING THE STORY AND MISSION OF CHRIST,” a musical celebration with David Haas, Lori True, Michael Joncas, and Donna Pena.

See the program here

For more information about the Convocation, contact Robert Brancatelli at 571.257.1995 or rbrancatelli@ncea.org.

The 2010 NPCD Convocation will also offer an Issues Forum facilitated by Dr. Carole Eipers of William H. Sadlier Inc. on the topic of the relationship between parish and school and how to integrate both so that the entire religious education effort is not at odds with itself but works for the greater goal of evangelization and catechesis. For more information, click here.

To register, click here.

NPCD Symposium:

"Collaboration for the Sake of the Kingdom" A Religious-Education-Parish-School Dialogue with Dr. Carole Eipers of William H. Sadlier. For more information, click here.

NPDC Wiki:

NPCD has posted a Wiki site with a link to “DRE Talk” for those catechists who are new to the ministry and would like to meet others with similar questions, concerns and ideas. The site is open to anyone interested in discovering more about the ministry of catechesis and how it is conducted at the school and parish level. Go to http://catechesiscalling.wikispaces.com.

NPCD also has its own Web address. Go to www.npcd.org for more information.

Networking : 

NPCD is encouraging regional networking and gatherings among its members and those who are new to the ministry. These networking opportunities and gatherings will occur nationwide. For more information, contact Mickie Prinzivalli-Abatemarco, NPCD regional representative for New England , at scsmprinzi@aol.com.

Catholic Press Award:

NPCD News earned an Award of Excellence for 2009 from The Catholic Press Association. Subscription to NPCD News is included with membership in NPCD. Those interested in learning more or submitting articles for publication should contact Robert Brancatelli at 571.257.1995 or rbrancatelli@ncea.org.