Youth Faith Formation supports the religious education programs (Pre-K through Grade 12) throughout the archdiocese, is responsible for implementing USCCB and/or archdiocesan guidelines for religious education and sacramental preparation, ensures that resources are used to meet the Conformity Guidelines of the USCCB, and leads and supports the parishes of the archdiocese by region. Check back for updates as they become available!
ArchNYLAB
Formation as Part of our Journey!
ArchNYLAB delivers learning in an exciting and easy-to-use way. ArchNYLAB keeps records of formation courses taken, tracks learning progress, and makes registering for your formation opportunities easy. Our users find it engaging and user friendly.
But what does ArchNYLAB mean? “ArchNY” stands for Archdiocese of New York, while “LAB” stands for Learning, Accompanying, Believing. The mission of our work is to accompany you and those in your ministry in ever deepening our faith and professional skills.
Consider ArchNYLAB a new hub for formation and continuing education for those involved in youth faith formation. Whether a course is face-to-face, on Zoom, online, or a mix, ArchNYLAB is the place to go.
You’ll want to create a free account and login through the link below. Feel free to explore all the features and then, please share this news with those involved in your ministry!
To access our ArchNYLAB portal, visit https://archnylab.leadlms.com
¡La Formación como Parte de tu Jornada!
ArchNYLAB provee aprendizaje en una manera atractiva y simple de usar. ArchNYLAB mantiene archivos de los cursos de formación que ha completado, nota el progreso de sus cursos, y les da acceso a nuestras oportunidades de formación. Nuestros usuarios lo encuentran interesante y fácil de usar.
¿Qué significa ArchNYLAB? “ArchNY” significa “Arquidiócesis de Nueva York; y “LAB” significa (Learning), Aprender (Accompanying), Acompañar (Believing) Creér. La misión de nuestro trabajo es acompañarlos a ustedes y a aquellos en su ministerio a según profundizan más su fe y sus habilidades profesionales.
Considere ArchNYLAB un nuevo centro de formación para aquellos que están involucrados con la formación de jóvenes en la fe. Los cursos pueden ser en persona, por Zoom, en línea, o una combinación de todo. ArchNYLAB es la plataforma ideal para su formación.
Para iniciar, necesitas crear una cuenta gratuita y entrar a la plataforma a través del siguiente enlace: https://archnylab.leadlms.com
¡Después, comparta esta noticia con todos en su ministerio!
Handbooks, Guidelines, and Forms
Catechist Formation provides the basic theological understanding, spiritual formation, and methodology necessary for those who are appointed by their pastors and commissioned by their parishes to hand on the faith to youth and children. Training of the catechist and youth ministers are necessary to ensure that the faith is handed on in its integrity and in a manner that responds to the needs, cultures, and other special characteristics of those in their care.
The Director of Religious Education has a Master’s Degree in religious studies, religious education, theology or a related field from an Institution recognized by the Archdiocese of New York.
The Coordinator of Religious Education has a bachelors’ degree in any field and must be certified through the Catechist Formation Program, Levels I and II.
Parent Handbook: Directors/Coordinators should use this template as the basis and model for the Parent Handbook of their Parish Religious Education program.
Catechist Handbook: Directors/Coordinators should use this template as the basis and model for the Catechist Handbook of their Parish Religious Education program.
Catechist Application Form: a sample packet for directors and coordinators to give to prospective candidates to the ministry of a catechist.
Catechist Job Description: ministry responsibilities for the catechist.
Observation/Evaluation of Parish Catechist’s Lesson: a form to help directors and coordinators as they observe and evaluate their catechists.
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Grades 7 and 8: Download Entire Guide
Grade 7
- Grade 7 Guide Only
- Download Individual Sections:
Grade 8
Glossary/Bibliography
Grade 8 Guide Only
Download Individual Sections:
Personal Growth, Part II: The Human Community
Church History
Morality
Prayer
- Health, Life and Disability Benefits: a copy of benefits for lay employees.
- Agreement of Employment for Lay Employees: a downloadable copy of an agreement of lay employees.
- Health, Life and Disability Benefits for Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education: in arriving at salary and benefits, the Pastor and the lay employee may agree about the benefits listed in this document.
The Joy of Adolescent Catechesis: written to inspire those who are involved in catechetical ministry with adolescents which strives to expand the vision of passing on a vibrant and joyful faith to teenagers. A Vision of the Joy of Adolescent Catechesis: provides a summary of the document from Catechist Magazine.
Models for Parish Religious Education: helping our parishes effectively form young people and their families for discipleship as part of the Catholic church using diverse models of program organization.
Conformity Listing of Catechetical Texts and Series: a download of the most current listing of religious education texts and series that have been found in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church; published by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Leader Profile
Formation Leader Profile
Crisis Management Plan Report: download for printing and to fill out with a pen or typewriter.
Crisis Management Plan Report: MS Word format.
Crisis Management Plan Report: fillable PDF format.
English: Media Authorization Form
En espanól: Permiso de Medios de Communicación
Printed Attendance Registers, Family File Cards, Permanent Record Cards, Released Time Cards, Progress Reports and Catechetical Personnel Application are no longer available for order through the Archdiocese. Please refer below to access and download all records for printing.
Progress Reports: report for use in the religious education program.
Attendance Register: best if printed on 11″ x 17″ paper.
Child Information Record: Registration Form in English and in Spanish for use when registering children into the Parish Religious Education program. In MS Word format, so the Director/Coordinator can make the changes necessary for the individual parish program, always with the permission of the Pastor.
Family File (The Pink Card): prints on 5″x8″ file cards; they will be off-center on 8.5″x11″ paper.
Permanent Record Cards (The Yellow Card): prints on 5″x8″ file cards; they will be off-center on 8.5″x11″ paper.