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Department of
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Jr. High Rallies
Bible Study and RCIA Workshops Survey
Upcoming Events
Youth Event Forms
Deanery Coordinator's Upcoming Travel Plans
Girl Scouts
Safe Environment Workshops
Communicator
Diocesan Resource Center
Parish Life and Faith Formation Staff and Photos
Jr. High Rallies
Junior High Rally is coming to Idaho Falls April 12th and Sandpoint April 18th.
Both events will feature Jerry Goebel of
One Family Outreach, and winner of the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Federation for Catholic
Youth Ministry. His message of intentional courtesy based in unconditional dignity
will be tailored to the lives of junior high aged youth. Jerry is a gifted musician and presenter, who also ministers to at-risk youth on the
streets and youth in the juvenile court system. Learn more about Jerry at
www.OneFamilyOutreach.com.
These day-long events will include Mass, keynotes, breakout sessions and lots of fun activities.
April 12, 2008, Jr. High Rally in Idaho Falls
The theme is Respect how do you get it and how do you give it. We are a diverse world and Jerry Goebel has seen a lot of it and will share with us how we can be more both together and with God.
April 19, 2008, Jr. High Rally in Sandpoint
We are going back to the 50’s! Respect, is what it means to us and Aretha Franklin said it best! Respect in North Idaho a 50’s themed Catholic Jr. High Rally, come dressed in your best Sandra Dee or James Dean. Best Themed Dressed gets a fun prize!Registration and additional information have been sent to parish youth leaders. Please contact them to register for this event. The Coordinator's manual is available here. It contains lots of information and the forms but does not contain the password to register youth and chaperones.
Please contact Mia Crosthwaite for more information at (208) 342-1311 or MCrosthwaite@RCDB.org. Back to the top of the page
Bible Study and RCIA Workshops Survey
Parish Life and Faith Formation is discerning which workshops to hold in the coming months and years to train Bible study and RCIA
leaders. Please take a moment, answer this quick survey and return it to Dan McGill at 303 Federal Way, Boise, ID 83705 or
fax it to (208) 342-0224 Attn: Dan McGill.
Please contact Dan for more information at (208) 342-1311 or DMcGill@RCDB.org.
Mark Your Calendars for these
Upcoming Events!
Upcoming Events!
| Idaho Catholic Youth Convention | Idaho Falls | March 14-15, 2008 |
| Junior High Rally | Idaho Falls | April 12, 2008 |
| Junior High Rally | Sandpoint | April 19, 2008 |
| Diocesan Convocation | Boise | June 2-5, 2008 |
| Jr./Sr. High Retreat | Cottonwood | July 21-25, 2008 |
| Please contact Sr. Meg Sass for more information on the retreat. | ||
| Junior High Camp | Camp Perkins | Aug. 4-8, 2008 |
| Fall Conference | Boise | Sept. 26-28, 2008 |
| Please visit the Fall Conference page for photos from 2007. | ||
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Youth Event Forms
Frequently parishes and schools ask for blank copies of the forms used for diocesan youth events to be used for their events.Our current forms are:
Adult medical release form: English / Spanish
Youth code of conduct form: English / Spanish
Adult code of conduct form: English / Spanish
Transportation Guidelines/Driver Information forms: English and Spanish
This is also helpful when planning youth events.
Guidelines for the Supervision of Minors: English If you have questions, please contact Bob Fontaine at BFontaine@RCDB.org or (208) 342-1311.
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Deanery Coordinator's Upcoming Travel Plans
Sr. Meg Sass, Northern and North Central Deanery CoordinatorFor additional information, please contact Sr. Meg.
| Date | Location | Event | Times |
| Mar. 1 | St. Joseph's Hall, Sandpoint | Catechist Training "Lenten Journey" | 6:30-8:30pm |
| To register for the "Lenten Journey" please contact Irene Sundquist (208) 263-4542 | |||
| Mar. 7-8 | Boise | Diocesan Pastoral Council | 4:00pm |
| Mar. 29 | Idaho Falls | Winter Deanery Meeting | 9:30am-2:30pm |
| Apr. 17 | Post Falls | Eucharistic Ministers "The Gift of God" | 7:00-9:00pm |
| Apr. 19 | Sandpoint | Jr. High Rally | TBD |
Dan McGill, Southern and Eastern Deanery Coordinator
For additional information, please contact Dan.
| Date | Location | Event |
| Mar. 7 | Boise | Diocesan Pastoral Council |
| Mar. 10 | Jerome | Loyola group |
| Mar. 11 | Twin Falls | Post Baptismal Adult Catechesis |
| Mar. 13-16 | Idaho Falls | Idaho Catholic Youth Convention |
| Mar. 29 | Shelley | Deanery Meeting |
| Apr. 5 | Jerome | Southern Deanery Pastoral Council |
| Apr. 12-13 | Idaho Falls | Jr. High Rally |
| Apr. 19-23 | Orlando, FL | "Emerging Models" National Leadership Summit |
| May 3 | Jerome | Lector training |
Mia Crosthwaite, Western and West Central Deanery Coordinator
Mia is currently out of the office on maternity leave. In her absence, please contact Pat Thomas at PThomas@RCDB.org with any questions.
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Girl Scouts
Girl Scout religious recognition books, medals and patches are now available through the Department of Parish Life
and Faith Formation.
I Live My Faith, is for girls 9-11 years old.
Mary, the First Disciple, is for girls 12-15 years old.
The Spirit Alive, is for High School youth in senior level of Girl Scouts.
Safe Environment Workshops
Please visit the Child, Youth and Adult Protection web page for scheduled Safe Environment Workshops.In addition to the Safe Environment workshop, a background check must also be passed. Please fill out the appropriate form (Employee background check form or Volunteer background check form) and fax it to Eleanor Smith at (208) 489-7475. More information is avaialble on the Child, Youth and Adult Protection webpage. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for a workshop, please contact Eleanor at ESmith@RCDB.org or (208) 342-1311.
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Communicator
The Communicator is a publication of the Diocese of Boise’s Department of Parish Life and Faith Formation. It is published every other month, except during the summer months when most parish and school programs are not active.The articles are written by Parish Life and Faith Formation, Multicultural Ministries staff, and Superintendent of Catholic Schools. This is a great way to stay on top of what is happening in these and other diocesan departments, and across the diocese. We welcome your feedback. PThomas@RCDB.org
If you are not currently receiving a copy of the Communicator, need to have a change of address or adjust the number you receive, please contact Pat Thomas at PThomas@RCDB.org.
January/February 2008
November/December 2007
May/June 2007 (only hardcopy available)
March/April 2007
January/February 2007
November/December 2006
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March/April 2006
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November/December 2005
May/June 2005
March/April 2005
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November/December 2004
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March/April 2004
January/February 2004
November/December 2003
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November/December 2002
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Diocesan Resource Center Temporarily Closed
The Diocesan Resource Center will be closed until April 16th, when it will reopen in the new Diocesan Pastoral Center located at 1501 Federal Way. Though most of the holdings will be housed on the fourth floor, some less-used and archival books will be held on the first floor and off site.
After April 16th, to browse or check out materials, please click here or on the Resource Center logo above, contact Gloria Pettinger at ResourceCenter@RCDB.org or (208)342-1311 or just stop by the Resource Center located in the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 1501 Federal Way, Boise, 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.If you have any questions, please contact Gloria at ResourceCenter@RCDB.org or 208-342-1311. Back to the top of the page
Department of Parish Life and Faith Formation Staff
Director
MBenton@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
Events Coordinator
PThomas@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
Resource Center (Library) Manager
GPettinger@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
Administrative Assistant
(208) 342-1311
Regional Coordinator
Northern & North Central deaneries
MSass@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
Regional Coordinator
Western & West Central deaneries
MCrosthwaite@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
Regional Coordinator
Southern & Eastern deaneries
DMcGill@RCDB.org
(208) 342-1311
