Mareda Association Constitution
(Revisions 01-06-05)
MISSION STATEMENT
The members of Mareda, an independent association of catechetical
leaders in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, affirm our role with the people of
God and recognize ourselves as sharers in the ministry of Jesus Christ in
the Catholic tradition. We commit ourselves to mutual support, professional
development, and working cooperatively with other professional ministry
associations.
ARTICLE 1: NAME AND DEFINITIONS
Section One:
The name of this organization is Mareda, an independent association of
catechetical leaders in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (formerly Milwaukee
Religious Education Directors Association).
Section Two:
For the purpose of this constitution, the term "catechetical leader" includes
those persons directing or coordinating, in a professional capacity, whether
paid or unpaid, any aspect of catechesis/religious education/formation of
children, youth and adults in a parish/cluster, institution, or central offices of
the Archdiocese.
Section Three:
The members of this association define catechetical ministry as a process
of putting people in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus
Christ. (GDC #80) This is accomplished through promoting knowledge of
the faith; liturgical education; moral formation; teaching to pray; education
for community life; and missionary invitation. (GDC #85 & 86) Catechetical
ministry is inspired by
the manner in which Jesus formed his disciples. (GDC #84)
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Section One:
Mareda functions in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, to
foster professional growth and excellence among its members for the
ministry of catechesis.
Section Two:
Mareda, has the following objectives, but is not restricted to these:
a. Provide mutual support
b. Promote professional development
c. Explore current trends
d. Work cooperatively on issues affecting catechetics
e. Work cooperatively on issues affecting catechetical leaders
f. Participate actively in the Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education
Federation (WDREF).
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(Revisions 01-06-05)
MISSION STATEMENT
The members of Mareda, an independent association of catechetical
leaders in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, affirm our role with the people of
God and recognize ourselves as sharers in the ministry of Jesus Christ in
the Catholic tradition. We commit ourselves to mutual support, professional
development, and working cooperatively with other professional ministry
associations.
ARTICLE 1: NAME AND DEFINITIONS
Section One:
The name of this organization is Mareda, an independent association of
catechetical leaders in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee (formerly Milwaukee
Religious Education Directors Association).
Section Two:
For the purpose of this constitution, the term "catechetical leader" includes
those persons directing or coordinating, in a professional capacity, whether
paid or unpaid, any aspect of catechesis/religious education/formation of
children, youth and adults in a parish/cluster, institution, or central offices of
the Archdiocese.
Section Three:
The members of this association define catechetical ministry as a process
of putting people in touch, but also in communion and intimacy with Jesus
Christ. (GDC #80) This is accomplished through promoting knowledge of
the faith; liturgical education; moral formation; teaching to pray; education
for community life; and missionary invitation. (GDC #85 & 86) Catechetical
ministry is inspired by
the manner in which Jesus formed his disciples. (GDC #84)
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Section One:
Mareda functions in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, to
foster professional growth and excellence among its members for the
ministry of catechesis.
Section Two:
Mareda, has the following objectives, but is not restricted to these:
a. Provide mutual support
b. Promote professional development
c. Explore current trends
d. Work cooperatively on issues affecting catechetics
e. Work cooperatively on issues affecting catechetical leaders
f. Participate actively in the Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education
Federation (WDREF).
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