July 13, 2021
To: Pastors and Catechetical Leaders
FROM: Elizabeth Marcil
RE: Annual Report Forms
Attached please find:
(1) A modified annual report form due JULY 30th in 2 formats. The first is a pdf which you can copy and complete by hand. The second is a word document which you can download and complete by computer. Please complete as much as you can and return it as soon as possible.
(2) A survey that will help us plan for the coming year. The new Directory for Catechesis underscores the importance of catechist preparation. The ORE offers a variety of programs to prepare volunteer catechists. These programs can help them deepen their knowledge of the faith, learn to use appropriate methods, and, most of all, form bonds of communion with others who have answered the call to this particular ecclesial ministry. You have an option of which way you prefer to complete the survey. The first is a pdf which can be copied and filled out by hand. The second is a link to the ORE website where you can complete the survey online.
(3) A list of approved texts.
We know that this has been a particularly difficult year and that so many of you have truly poured yourselves out preparing people for sacraments and trying to stay connected with families, children and youth. As we give thanks that the pandemic seems to be waning – at least in our country – we look forward to gathering with our people and with one another.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
