Steubenville Summer Conferences

[KCT]

I just registered for the DRE Track and certification through the St. John Bosco Summer Conference.

I’ve committed to attending the conference for 5 consecutive summers to obtain certification. Attending a Steubenville conference for 5 consecutive summers?? What a sacrifice!

 

[Lapey]

I just registered for the DRE Track and certification through the St. John Bosco Summer Conference.

I’ve committed to attending the conference for 5 consecutive summers to obtain certification. Attending a Steubenville conference for 5 consecutive summers?? What a sacrifice!

That is an incredible sacrifice…lol. I’ve been to the last 6 in my diocese, and will be there agin this year. I love these events. Our bishop brought the first “off campuss” conference to Louisiana quite a while back while bishop of Alexandria La., “Stuebenville South”. He then came to Houma/Thibodaux and started “Stuebenville on the Bayou.” This is the 7th year for the conference in Houma, La.

We average about 2700 to 3000 youth each year.

 

[agapewolf]

That is an incredible sacrifice…lol. I’ve been to the last 6 in my diocese, and will be there agin this year. I love these events. Our bishop brought the first “off campuss” conference to Louisiana quite a while back while bishop of Alexandria La., “Stuebenville South”. He then came to Houma/Thibodaux and started “Stuebenville on the Bayou.” This is the 7th year for the conference in Houma, La.

We average about 2700 to 3000 youth each year.

I could be wrong , but I don’t think the OP was talking about the youth conferences.

 

[Lapey]

I could be wrong , but I don’t think the OP was talking about the youth conferences.

Maybe not, but I still like them…

 

[KCT]

That is an incredible sacrifice…lol. I’ve been to the last 6 in my diocese, and will be there agin this year. I love these events. Our bishop brought the first “off campuss” conference to Louisiana quite a while back while bishop of Alexandria La., “Stuebenville South”. He then came to Houma/Thibodaux and started “Stuebenville on the Bayou.” This is the 7th year for the conference in Houma, La.

We average about 2700 to 3000 youth each year.

I think it’s great that they took it on the road! The ones on campus are a nice way to introduce high schoolers to the campus and consider it for college.

I’m looking forward to learning how to better do my job, as well as meeting like minded DREs and spending time w/ them each summer. Many of the DREs in my area are not like minded.

 

[puzzleannie]

I just registered for the DRE Track and certification through the St. John Bosco Summer Conference.

I’ve committed to attending the conference for 5 consecutive summers to obtain certification. Attending a Steubenville conference for 5 consecutive summers?? What a sacrifice!

and what a joy and gift to yourself
I got my catechist certification that way, and then the DRE track when it was implemented
those catechists and DRE’s are still some of my best friends and strongest mentors

 

[KCT]

and what a joy and gift to yourself
I got my catechist certification that way, and then the DRE track when it was implemented
those catechists and DRE’s are still some of my best friends and strongest mentors

That’s great. Part of the reason I wanted to go is to be around like minded folks. I have one DRE friend (we’ve been friends for ages - she gave up being a well paid nurse to serve her parish!) who is like minded, but I’ve not met others. (yet… I’m sure they’re out there)

 

[puzzleannie]

That’s great. Part of the reason I wanted to go is to be around like minded folks. I have one DRE friend (we’ve been friends for ages - she gave up being a well paid nurse to serve her parish!) who is like minded, but I’ve not met others. (yet… I’m sure they’re out there)

in addition to the great training, my entire concept first of the role of catechist, and then that of DRE has in great part been shaped by contact with these fine people who are my colleagues, since the message and philosphy on those roles received there, and from people who are attracted by St. John Bosco Conf. is diametrically opposed to some of the most common trends in that ministry over the last 40 years.

 

[KCT]

in addition to the great training, my entire concept first of the role of catechist, and then that of DRE has in great part been shaped by contact with these fine people who are my colleagues, since the message and philosphy on those roles received there, and from people who are attracted by St. John Bosco Conf. is diametrically opposed to some of the most common trends in that ministry over the last 40 years.

I have so much to learn!

When I was teaching middle school, I had no desire to pursue the further education required by the state. Now, I can hardly wait to learn more.

 

[dconklin]

I will be at Bosco this summer as well. I went last year for the first time and loved it. I am one of the few that is “auditing” the DRE track - mostly because I couldn’t totally commit to five years. I am an FUS grad from over 20 years ago, so just being back on campus is a huge treat.

 

[KCT]

I will be at Bosco this summer as well. I went last year for the first time and loved it. I am one of the few that is “auditing” the DRE track - mostly because I couldn’t totally commit to five years. I am an FUS grad from over 20 years ago, so just being back on campus is a huge treat.

My husband and I graduated in '84. And yes, in addition to the conference and training, it’s a trip down memory lane.

 

[puzzleannie]

for me my first Bosco conference, mid 80’s was a revelation. I had been volunteering as a catechist for a vew years, now that we were no longer near a Catholic school for our kids. Had training in two dioceses since we lived on the border and both courses left me puzzled and confused with what I was hearing: Genesis is myth and legend, John’s gospel is a pious meditation not a retelling of historical events, Mary is the feminine genius of the Church, experience trumps doctrine as the test of faith, and most of all, it is more important for the catechist to tell her story, than it is for the learners to hear Christ tell his story in scripture.

My brother who had recently returned to the faith and was studying with Fr. Hardon, sent me to Steubenville on his recommendation. He gave me Catholic Faith magazine, showed me their ad, and gave me financial help to sign up. Coming from the world of half truth, evasion, spiritual dishonesty and egoism, and the world of shoddy textbooks and inept resources, hearing the truth was like a beacon in the darkness. The truth shall set you free. It was so genuine, so complete so, “true” that never again could I be confused by the competing claims of all the other “programs” out there.

While my diocese did not accept their training then, it is now a national certification. I took the entire DRE track courses but because of a family upheavel and illness did nto complete the certification process, however I was hired because my pastor wanted someone with FUS credentials.

I want to put in a plug for Association of Catechumenal Ministry, the orthodox alternative to RCIA training to the NAFC, which came into being first as the RCIA track for John Bosco, and grew to its present stature.

 

[KCT]

I want to put in a plug for Association of Catechumenal Ministry, the orthodox alternative to RCIA training to the NAFC, which came into being first as the RCIA track for John Bosco, and grew to its present stature.

Great testimony!

I will take a look at ACM, as RCIA will also be my responsibility starting in the summer!

 

[Colettine]

Is the ACM still functioning? Last I heard Mr. Kemig had resigned and I was wondering who has filled his position. They produced some great materials, and when I was at Bosco I learned a lot. I hope they pull it back together and get some funding - all I see these days is NAFC - and that’s not really the option I’d like to go with.

 

[KCT]

Is the ACM still functioning? Last I heard Mr. Kemig had resigned and I was wondering who has filled his position. They produced some great materials, and when I was at Bosco I learned a lot. I hope they pull it back together and get some funding - all I see these days is NAFC - and that’s not really the option I’d like to go with.

Their website is still up, if that means anything.