tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.comments2010-03-29T10:01:33.459-05:00DDRE Forum TodayDon Kurrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09082390840008107559noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-85919137479375706922010-03-29T02:52:20.299-05:002010-03-29T02:52:20.299-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-39983202184969580742010-03-28T20:30:28.940-05:002010-03-28T20:30:28.940-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-21260687525280806362009-06-04T12:48:46.142-05:002009-06-04T12:48:46.142-05:00I was not able to participate fully because of my ...I was not able to participate fully because of my LDC duties, but I came away with some of the same conclusions as Lorraine. First, I find gathering, learning and discussing as DDREs beneficial. More time for table talk is needed. Second, I was struck by the "digital catechesis" theme of the whole conference. I have renewed enthusiasm move in new directions. Don-thanks for getting this going again!Karen M. Peseknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-29043959106016156822009-06-03T11:21:40.933-05:002009-06-03T11:21:40.933-05:00I enjoyed both Bob Hater and Caroline Cerveney, be...I enjoyed both Bob Hater and Caroline Cerveney, because both of their topics were timely, but I thought it was too much having two persons during the time allowed. I would have appreciated either of them with more time to delve into their topic and also more time for table conversation. As for the one thing I took away from the presentations, was the need to go further using technology than we presently are doing so out of this office. Our office is moving in that direction but we have a long way to go.Lorraine S. DeLucanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-90576059137328614702009-06-02T14:10:47.874-05:002009-06-02T14:10:47.874-05:00Thanks to all of you! It was and always will be a ...Thanks to all of you! It was and always will be a pleasure to serve you all in any way. Sadly I only just read this as I had lost the link when I moved to DC. It was the laugh that I needed today.<br />HarryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563510815212770973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-12054360225436638002009-05-27T17:12:13.419-05:002009-05-27T17:12:13.419-05:00On behalf of the LDC: It was a real blessing work...On behalf of the LDC: It was a real blessing working with both slates. If the bright background in this photo is indicative...NCCL has a bright future to build together!Rebecca Titfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150462891122769863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-71434047311344961132009-05-27T16:59:29.151-05:002009-05-27T16:59:29.151-05:00Harry, you got the WOO...and we're all glad you do...Harry, you got the WOO...and we're all glad you do! What a mentor and friend you are.Rebecca Titfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150462891122769863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-55079760810419725392007-09-06T21:49:00.000-05:002007-09-06T21:49:00.000-05:00I ditto Don's comments...thanks Harry for all you ...I ditto Don's comments...thanks Harry for all you have added...for your guidance and wisdom...<BR/><BR/>Thank you too, Jim, for saying YES!<BR/><BR/>Don, I appreciate the disclaimer that your comments are the opinion of the author...I had to chuckle!Cheryl J. Fournierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375967836724473040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-20893226944216819382007-02-12T15:30:00.000-06:002007-02-12T15:30:00.000-06:00Dear Sr. Rose,I am so sorry to hear of your sister...Dear Sr. Rose,<BR/>I am so sorry to hear of your sisters in community.<BR/>I hope they are doing better. I am in Phoenix and would have gladly visited them and offered you hospitality.<BR/>Unfortunately, I don't check in with this as often as I should.<BR/>Peace and Good,<BR/>Leota Roesch<BR/>Diocese of PhoenixAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1134746370401730102005-12-16T09:19:00.000-06:002005-12-16T09:19:00.000-06:00It is good that we are doing this...thank you to J...It is good that we are doing this...thank you to Jeanne and the committee for the excellent follow-up work and the communication with the organization...Cheryl J. Fournierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375967836724473040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1134746223769038512005-12-16T09:17:00.000-06:002005-12-16T09:17:00.000-06:00I am glad this symposium was a success...I think i...I am glad this symposium was a success...I think it is important that the DDRE Forum continue to forge ahead with continued formational and educational opportunities appropriate to DDREs...I regret that we were not able to make it due to weather; I am sure it would have been a very good experience; both the learning and the networking with others.<BR/><BR/>So, what is next!Cheryl J. Fournierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375967836724473040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1132344219350113232005-11-18T14:03:00.000-06:002005-11-18T14:03:00.000-06:00I think the information Tom had to share is inform...I think the information Tom had to share is information we collectively knew, but true to form, Tom is able to present it in ways that makes us sit up and hear in nuanced fashion...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1131815064624769362005-11-12T11:04:00.000-06:002005-11-12T11:04:00.000-06:00Thanks for initiating that request Don. This will ...Thanks for initiating that request Don. This will help us all to make best use of time together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130964169987976042005-11-02T14:42:00.000-06:002005-11-02T14:42:00.000-06:00I really like this idea. This moves us beyond com...I really like this idea. This moves us beyond complaints of lack of communication and offers us an opportunity for ongoing communication about concerns we have. The networking possibilities are endless. <BR/><BR/>This is frankly much more important to me that the dre listserv of npcd which usually deals with more basic issues (and meets a similar need for them.) <BR/><BR/>THANKS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130955904624007042005-11-02T12:25:00.000-06:002005-11-02T12:25:00.000-06:00Church no longer has copies of the Summer 2000 iss...Church no longer has copies of the Summer 2000 issue and our library did "housecleaning" - can anyone share a copy of the 2 articles? thanks, cathy minkiewicz, cathy_minkiewicz@rcab.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130501678500096132005-10-28T07:14:00.000-05:002005-10-28T07:14:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this site and in particular for...Thanks for sharing this site and in particular for using this issue to do so.<BR/>My other favorite site is: http://www.ipj-ppj.org/index.html The site of the Institute for Peace and Justice. They organize materials by role a person (clergy, educators,etc) has and by age appropriateness for educators. It a wealth of resources and very family friendly. The resources since Sept 11 are particularly insightful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130500457132987552005-10-28T06:54:00.000-05:002005-10-28T06:54:00.000-05:00I wanted to share several general thoughts about t...I wanted to share several general thoughts about this blog.<BR/>I believe it is important that this site is somehow connected by a link in the membership area of the NCCL webpage. <BR/>At the same time a statement should that should always appear on each page (perhaps in the heading) is that “Opinions expressed in DDRE Forum Today are the author's and not necessarily representative of the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership.” Since what appears on this site could indeed be entered, read and reviewed by anyone and the Officers, Board of Directors and the Executive Director are not in a position to control or edit what appears, as we do in official NCCL publications and documents, we would not want anyone to think that this is the official voice of NCCL. <BR/>At the same time it is hoped that in sharing on this forum Diocesan Directors will surface resources, trends and ideas that will help them in their unique role in the Catechetical ministry between meetings and gatherings and thus enrich those times when we do gather. This is a great way for us to continue conversations and dialogue that begin at the meetings and that time does not always allow us to go into the depth we would like. I hope that more of us find ways to keep checking this site and using it as a resource.<BR/>I am grateful this contribution Don has made in showing us how the technology can help us to work smarter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130498763896103362005-10-28T06:26:00.000-05:002005-10-28T06:26:00.000-05:00We will all certainly miss her clear and prophetic...We will all certainly miss her clear and prophetic voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130498680142001072005-10-28T06:24:00.000-05:002005-10-28T06:24:00.000-05:00I feel the same way about "Family life" and "Human...I feel the same way about "Family life" and "Human sexuality from a Caholic perspective." These are hot topics that need to be addressed and yet raise great dissension in parish and school programs when they are addressed. In our archdiocese we did a study as part of our preparation for the Virtus program. We found that few parish and school programs were actually implementing our guidelines on teaching human sexuality and family life because of the fact that these materials were "stand alone" or "supplementary" due to all of the conflict they raised. Due to budget concerns too many "opted" not to get the materials and then leave it up to catechists who are not comfortable with the material to cover it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1130498246929787022005-10-28T06:17:00.000-05:002005-10-28T06:17:00.000-05:00This comment reminds me of the book by Maria Harri...This comment reminds me of the book by Maria Harris that shaped my own vision of catechesis: FASHION ME A PEOPLE. I think it still remains a helpful tool for looking at what we are doing and not doing in parish catechetical ministry in a wholistic way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1117427252120257622005-05-29T23:27:00.000-05:002005-05-29T23:27:00.000-05:00Test twoTest twoDon Kurrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082390840008107559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1117426904274166912005-05-29T23:21:00.000-05:002005-05-29T23:21:00.000-05:00This is an example of a comment.This is an example of a comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1113193533548838482005-04-10T23:25:00.000-05:002005-04-10T23:25:00.000-05:00As I read this article, I realized that so much of...As I read this article, I realized that so much of our own approach towards Catholic schools has come from our "competitive" or "territorial" paradigm coming from competing for funds or attention at the parish.<BR/>Except for two years at a public university, my entire educational life has been spent in one form of catholic school or another. If we get beyond the competitive language - we have to realize that we all envy the opportunity catholic schools have to have those whom they are forming for such an extended time with multiple opportunities for word, worship, community and service! When the partnership between the family and the school is strong and that is what I think Greeley is referring to here - it's a hard combination to beat. Don’t we hope the same for our Faith Formation programs?<BR/>Honestly in my archdiocese much of what Greeley says isn't being done IS BEING DONE. Through corporate and community partnerships much has been done to strengthen all of our schools with special effort on the inner city. I have to agree with Greeley that it is tragic when opportunities are lost. I know what the Catholic schools in Washington DC meant to the black catholic community there. <BR/>The reality is that many can simply not afford the school. Wasn't the origin of CCD from the national dialogue about what to do about "everyone else" who was seeking opportunity to grown in the Faith but who could not afford a school? Do we have to compete or do we simply have different audiences? Should we rejoice when a successful approach and there is plenty data to prove that Catholic schools are successful - is failing? Do we really believe that we can compete with such a comprehensive approach to formation as found in a successful catholic school that does use good catechetical method and embrace their catholic identity? I would think we should be learning from those who are successful and thinking about what is possible to duplicate - such as stronger home-program relationships and strong formation of "faculty/catechist" and uncompromisingly professional leadership. Are we not each forming disciples and persons committed to the same church? Is our envy of the resources, blinding us to those aspects of Catholic schools that are good for our church? As someone who has direct responsibility for religion in the schools as well as parish programs I believe we have to encourage excellence in both and move beyond the competitive stance. We also need to find new ways to network all of those who are in formation ministry so that we work together and share resources that truly belong to the community we serve and form. I believe we can benefit from what has been best in each approach to formation. We have much to add to the school catholic identity discussions from the catechetical documents and they have much to teach us about partnering with the family to name a few.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1111957240057655132005-03-27T15:00:00.000-06:002005-03-27T15:00:00.000-06:00Happy Easter to you to!Happy Easter to you to!Don Kurrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082390840008107559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133633.post-1109527453213341632005-02-27T12:04:00.000-06:002005-02-27T12:04:00.000-06:00Thank you to Don for posting Bishop Malone's summa...Thank you to Don for posting Bishop Malone's summation as found in Origins. I was among those present at the NDC symposium and found his presentation in the afternoon on the 10th to be a breath of air that could in fact breathe life into all of us.Cheryl J. Fournierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375967836724473040noreply@blogger.com