Catechesis
Community of Religious Educators (CORE) - The next CORE meeting is Saturday, April 10 at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception in Mattoon. The address is 320 North 21st Street. CORE is for anyone involved in the catechetical mission of the parish at any level. This meeting will focus on catechetical events to host around the diocese and for updates on diocesan initiatives impacting those involved in the ministry of catechesis. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP by April 7 to Kyle Holtgrave at or call (217) 698-8500, ext. 154. An agenda and other information will be available on the diocesan website at oldsite.dio.org/catechesis/core.html .
Catechesis for People with Special Needs - March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities in the Church and all areas of community life. Pope Francis’ 2019 message at the International Day for Persons with Disabilities states, “We are called to recognize in every person with disabilities, even complex and serious disabilities, a unique contribution to the common good through their original life stories. …and to recognize them as persons of equal dignity, as brothers and sisters in humanity.” For information and resources about how to be more inclusive with catechetical ministries, please contact Kyle Holtgrave, Director for Catechesis at the Catholic Pastoral Center at (217) 698-8500, ext. 154 or email .