Religious Education at St. Michaels

Welcome Catechists! 
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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.

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 
• Guidelines for a safe classroom environment for catechists and children. 
• The 2020-2021 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 through the CMG Mobile Website for the protection of minors and adults.  
• For NEW CATECHISTS, sign up for training at the CMG Mobile Website.
• 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 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.