E&C DRE Manual

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1    Index

2.   Prayer

3.   Introduction Letter

4.   Department Mission & Vision Statement

4.1 Contact Information
4.2 Mission and Vision
4.3 Evangelization and Catechesis Points
4.4 Adult Formation Points

5.   Deaneries

5.1 Map of Deanery Boundaries
5.2 Listing of Parishes by Deaneries 
5.3 Deanery Representatives Listing
5.4 Deanery Representatives Listing with Contact Information
5.5 DRE Deanery Representatives Board Guidelines

6.   Parish Catechetical Roles & Responsibilities

7.   Religious Education Curriculum

7.1 Religious Education Curriculum—Pre-Kindergarten
7.2 Religious Education Curriculum—Kindergarten
7.3 Religious Education Curriculum—First Grade
7.4 Religious Education Curriculum—Second Grade
7.5 Religious Education Curriculum—Third Grade
7.6 Religious Education Curriculum—Fourth Grade
7.7 Religious Education Curriculum—Fifth Grade
7.8 Religious Education Curriculum—Sixth Grade
7.9 Religious Education Curriculum—Seventh Grade
7.10 Religious Education Curriculum—Eighth Grade
7.11 Religious Education Curriculum—Ninth Grade
7.12 Religious Education Curriculum—Tenth Grade
7.13 Religious Education Curriculum—Eleventh Grade
7.14 Religious Education Curriculum—Twelfth Grade
7.15 Sacramental Protocol Baptism
7.16 Sacramental Preparation Protocol Penance and Eucharist
7.17 Sacramental Preparation Protocol Confirmation
7.18 Sacramental Preparation Protocol Adult Confirmation
7.18.1 Adult Confirmation Sample Course
7.19 Letter to Priest on Structure and Guidelines for Baptized Uncatechized 2019
7.19.1 Letter from Bishop Vásquez on Confirmation 2011
7.19.2 Confirmation Letter September 2013 to Pastors
7.19.3 Comparison Chart for RCIA Adapted and Baptized Uncatechized
7.19.4 Example of Schedule for RCIA Adapted and Baptized Uncatechized
7.19.5 Sample Scenarios for RCIA Adapted and Baptized Uncatechized

8. Interview Forms and Handbooks

            8.1 General Information Interview Form
            8.2 Guidelines for Creating Handbooks
            8.3 IREP Blank Document
            8.4 IREP Sample Completed

9.   Sacramental Forms

9.1 Sponsor Covenant Forms
9.2 Profession of Faith Form—Revised 2011
9.3 Letter to Pastors Regarding Mass Attendance

10.  Confirmation Guidelines and Liturgy Planning Form

11.  Valid and Recognized Baptisms from Tribunal

12.  Special Needs

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Guidelines for the Celebration of the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
12.3 Pastoral Statement of the US Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities
12.4 Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities
12.5 Special Needs Resources

13. Diocese of Austin Approved Textbooks for Catechetical Formation

14. Policies    

14.1 Policy on Infant Baptism
14.2 Policy on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
14.3 Policy on Eucharist
14.4 Policy on Penance
14.5 Policy on Confirmation
14.6 Supplemental Norms in English and Spanish
14.7 Draft Policy Proposal for First Communion and Penance
14.8 Policy on Sacramental Preparation for Catholic Schools
14.9 Homeschool Policy
14.10 Bullying Policy
14.11 Quinceanera Policy—English
14.12 Quinceanera Policy—Spanish
14.13 Lay Presenter Application 6.2019

15. Catholic Archives Record-Keeping Manual

16. Formation & Certification

16.1 Ministry Formation Cover
16.2 Catholic Adult Formation Form
16.3 Catechist Level 1, 2, and 3 Application Form
16.4 DRE Certification Application Form
16.5 Teacher Certification Application Form
16.6 Diocese of Austin Discipleship Certification Application
16.7 Diócesis de Austin Aplicación Para Certificación de Discipulado
16.8 Youth Ministry Certification Application Form
16.9 Continued Formation Application Form

17. EIM

17.1 EIM Info Page
17.2 EIM 101 Procedures Manual for DRE / YM 2019
17.3 Called to Protect Parish Information for Administrators
17.4 Called to Protect Order Form from EIM Office
17.5 Called to Protect Information Letter for Parents—English/Spanish
17.6 Called to Protect Reminder for Parents—English/Spanish
17.7Called to Protect for Youth Parish Information for Administrators
17.8 Called to Protect Request Form
17.9 Called to Protect for Youth Information Letter for Parents—English/Spanish
17.10 Called to Protect for Youth Reminder for Parents—English/Spanish

18.  Youth Ministry

18.1 YYACM Documents and Policies on 15 Passenger Vans
18.2 YYACM Documents for Driver Information & Exemptions
18.3 Parental Consent Form—English
18.4 Parental Consent Form—Spanish
18.5 Adult Consent Form—English
18.6 Adult Consent Form—Spanish

19.  How to Begin a Spanish Program

20. Online and Printed Resources

20.1 Online Resources for DREs and Catechists
20.2 Catechetical Resources Order Form