Join us on lunch zoom for networking on these dates:

2022-2023

• Tuesday, February 7 
  • Join us at NOON on ZOOM - discussion topic TBA
• Tuesday, Oct. 18
  • Join us at NOON on ZOOM for our October Zoom lunch.  We will be doing a short session to share about three more recent saints (some with local connections!), doing a check in time and giving you updates on things coming up around the Archdiocese.  The Zoom Link will be sent out on Monday that week!

• Tuesday, August 23 - Synod and Check In

  • Checking in on the start of the year and hear from Patti Watkins from the Synod Executive Committee on the upcoming Synod Implementation and what we need to do to prepare.  Email us at acre.mn.1973@gmail.com, if you don't have a Zoom Link.

• Nov. 9 - Technology talk

  • here is a link to watch again the presentation by Rob Lasloski, Laura Haraldson, Addy Diaz. on Communication & Simplicity.

• Dec. 14 - Advent
  • We will have a little Advent Celebration, share updates and reminders, do a little check-in, and PLAY GAMES too!  Hopefully, you will get some ideas you can use in your ministry!  Please join us that day via Zoom even if you can only stay for part of the time!
  • Christmas Cookies Recipes - provided by ACRE Members, 2021
    • PDF
    • Booklet
• Feb. date TBD
  • a formal Business Meeting of ACRE Members (sorry Friends- this one won't be for you but you can always join before then!). We will be updating members on the work, status, and goals of ACRE and hopefully ratifying a revised version of our By-Laws.  We were hoping to meet in person but between weather and the COVID transmission levels in Minnesota, we will instead be meeting via Zoom.

It is time to register for ACRE Membership for this year.  A mailing went out to all last year’s members as well as to the main parish formation contact that we have.  You can find the brochure attached here.  Please plan to join ACRE as a member to save on events and speakers!

The Association of Coordinators and Religious Educators (ACRE) invites you to attend our Fall Professional Catechetical Leadership Day on the topic of Accompaniment and Discipleship from 8:30-2:00 on Friday, August 27th.  Lori Dahlhoff will address professionalism, networking and mentoring as we explore the topics of truth, beauty and goodness in the new Directory for Catechesis.  What are the kaleidoscope of essential things every catechetical leader needs to know in handing on the Catholic faith today and being “catechists to the catechists.”  We will also look at the qualities and characteristics the Church describes for faithful and effective catechetical leaders and ways to nurture these ourselves. Our day will include time for discussion, interaction, and networking as well as good food, inspiration, and support!

COST- $10 for Current ACRE Members; $15 for non-members. Please email ACRE at acre.mn.1973@gmail.com if you need a scholarship form to help attend this event. YOU MAY PAY AT THE DOOR or MAIL YOUR PAYMENT WITH THE PAPER FORM THAT WAS SENT VIA EMAIL.

LOCATION: St. Edward's in Bloomington. www.stedwardschurch.org

LUNCH-  Sponsored by Sadlier Religion!

Please feel free to share this sign-up link or PAPER FORM with other Directors, Coordinators, and lead volunteers who would benefit from joining us!

Concerned about in-person attendance??  If there is a need, ACRE will Zoom this event to registered participants who let us know of that need!

PLEASE EMAIL ACRE.MN.1973@gmail.com with questions!

Give me this day, O God,
The energy I need to face my work;
The diligence I need to do it well;
The self-discipline I need to work just as hard,
even if no one is there to see, praise, or blame;
Give me the self-respect to do my best;
The courtesy to be easy to work with;
And the chance to improve my world. Amen.

Adapted from William Barclay, More Prayers for the Plain Man