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Permission for Classroom Observation
Provides authorization to specified parish religious education personnel to observe the student in his or her daily classroom setting and speak with school personnel. The purpose is to gain information that will be helpful for the catechist in working with the student in the classroom.Release of Information
Provides authorization for qualified parish religious education staff to access the student's school file. This would only be needed if significant questions remain after completion of the IREP process. Observe the rules of confidentiality.Volunteer Recruitment
Provides sample bulletin announcements for volunteers.Classroom Observation
This form is used to record empirical data as to what is actually taking place in the classroom. Since most volunteers are not professional teachers, note everything they are doing well. Be tactful in recording any observable difficulties.
Classroom Team Interview
Records the outcome of the interview following the classroom observation in order to provide positive support for classroom volunteers and additional tips and training, if needed.
Planning Meeting
Used to evaluate the year and provide information for the next catechist as to the strengths of the student and teaching methods that have been helpful.Program Evaluation
Provides parents and guardians an opportunity to give in-put in regard to their child's religious education program.National Directory for Catechesis
After years of collaboration, study, and writing, The National Directory for Catechesis is now available. A companion to the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), the National Directory for Catechesis builds on some of the core themes of the GDC, like catechesis's relationship to evangelization and worship, and provides practical tools for doing catechesis well.Quotes from Church Statements
Here is a collection of quotes from Church statement regarding disability.Opening Doors to Welcome and Justice/ Parish Guide
Create welcoming and accessible parishes using the information and suggestions in this resource from the experts at the National Catholic Partnership on Disability. The guide contains resources to help a parish evaluate its efforts to welcome parishioners with disabilities and gather better information about disabled parishioners.Individual Religious Education Plan
This pdf form helps parish religious education staff assist the family by providing religious education instruction that takes into consideration the student' s special needs.
A Story About Going to Mass
This resource tells what it is like to go to Mass from the perspective of a child. "When I enter church I dip the tips of the fingers on my right hand in the holy water and bless my self with the sign of the cross. To myself or out loud I say, “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
Archdiocese of Newark - Mass Picture Schedule
Here is a collection of pictures on a printable sheet that follows the order of the Mass.
My Mass Book Picture Missal
Print out this resource to create a book about each part of the Mass. A person can follow along with this book during Mass to help them meaningfully participate in the liturgy.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Awareness Prayer
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