Our Mission for Religious Education at St. Michaels

Catechists, 

Welcome to our new electronic format for the Catechist binder. If you don't see what you need here, contact Geri. 

Welcome Catechists! 

Teaching

• Download the Catechist calendar in the documents side bar to get a snapshot of class dates and important events. 
• Curriculum Calendars for each grade are available for catechists on the the main page of Children/Youth Education Services. 
• Curriculum Guidelines for the Archdiocese are in the LINKS sidebar.
• Resources for the Faith & Life series, including powerpoints of chapters, are in the links sidebar.
• Search for supplemental electronic resources on the Formed website. (Instructions to access Formed are at the bottom of this webpage.)
• Find resources and supplies in the Sacred Heart Hall workroom. 
• The Pilgrim Virgin schedule begins in October, the month of Mary. See the schedule in the sidebar for visitations for grades Kindergarten through 6.  
  • Click here to learn more about the tradition of the Pilgrim Virgin. 
  • Pilgrim Virgin Schedule (go to DOCUMENTS Sidebar)
• Participate in our Saint of the Week program by sharing information with students. 
  • Schedule 
  • PDF of handouts

Stay informed!

• Read the Catechist Job Description in the documents section including:
  • qualifications, responsibilities, relationships, and discipline policy 
  • also, read general policies and procedures for catechists, a separate document 
• Keep our classrooms a safe environment for catechists and children. Here is a safety brief.
• The 2019-2020 Parent Handbook covers expectations in the classroom for parents to share with children. Know your role as well as parent's. 
• Visit the Archdiocese of Mobile website to if you have questions about policies regarding the protection of minors and adults. 
• Renew your certification for the protection of minors and adults by following the directions on the Archdiocese website. It's new this year! 
• Be aware of the Archdiocesan policy for electronic communication with minors. 
• Work toward catechist certification in the Archdiocese of Mobile through the St. John the XXIII Certification Program. 

Communication

• Map to 2019-2020 Classrooms
• Check your email each week for important updates and the News sidebar for more general information. 
• Rosters, student information, catechist contact information, and staff contact information will be in your weekly attendance folders in the classroom.  These folders are returned to the PCL each week. If you need photocopies of these document, use the request forms in your folders. 
• Memos will be left with your folders on weeks preceding special events or to recap important information for you or your students. 
• Handouts for students will occasionally be left with a memo in your classroom on Sunday morning. It is IMPORTANT that they go home with students. Please designate a student to hand these out or a location where students can pick them up as they leave.