Getting Started is a program of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis of the Diocese of Madison designed especially for those who are new (or relatively new) to their position as administrator of a parish program of catechesis or youth apostolate. Getting Started focuses on providing practical, concrete connection to the resources, personnel, and policies provided by the diocese to assist parish catechetical leaders in their vital parish mission.
All Getting Started sessions will be held at Holy Name Heights (formerly the Bishop O'Connor Center) in Madison weekly in September and monthly through the remainder of the year on the days listed below. Each session is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch is provided at all sessions. This program is free of charge.
Friday, September 4
Friday, September 11
Friday, September 18
Friday, September 25
No meeting in October, because of the Convocation.
Friday, November 13
Friday, December 11
Friday, January 8
Only for those who work with teens: Friday, February 12.
Friday, March 12
Friday, April 9
Friday, May 14
Register below, or for more information contact the OEC at: