Arlington, Va. - During the annual convention of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) April 26-28 in New Orleans, the association will honor the Most Reverend Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans, with the Emmaus Award for Excellence in Catechesis.
The Emmaus award, given by the NCEA Religious Education Department, will be presented Thursday evening during the 35th anniversary banquet of the National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors (NPCD). The NPCD is an organization within the Religious Education Department.
The Emmaus Award for Excellence in Catechesis is given to someone with a national or international reputation for having, over a period of more than ten years, made a significant contribution to the field of Catholic catechesis through writing, publishing, teaching, administration or research.
As Bishop of Austin and now Archbishop of New Orleans, Most Rev. Gregory Aymond understands the value of parish catechesis. He is a staunch advocate for the need for professionally prepared catechists for all levels of faith formation.
While serving as chairman of the board for the National Catholic Educational Association, he was a strong advocate for the work of the National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors (NPCD).
About the Convention
NCEA's annual convention and expo, which draws educators, administrators, pastors and parents from throughout the nation, will offer general sessions, liturgies, departmental meetings, and development and technology sessions. The event at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will also feature an exhibition of the latest in educational products.
Keynote speakers will include Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking and noted death penalty opponent, and Father Michael Himes, professor of theology at Boston College and frequent speaker on Christian theology, sacramental principles and ethics.
The 35th anniversary convocation of the National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors and the annual meeting of the Catholic Library Association will take place concurrently with the NCEA convention.
NCEA, founded in 1904, is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing and teaching mission of the church. NCEA's members include elementary schools, high schools, parish religious education programs and seminaries.
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