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Department of NatioNal associatioN
Washington, DC
Permit No. 9366
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
of Parish catechetical Directors
Religious Education
PAID
T he Department of Religious Education
provides national leadership and services
which foster total religious education/catechesis
at all levels – youth, adult, family, parish and
school. Through its publications and projects, the
department encourages education and catechesis
that are evangelizing, ecclesial and responsible.
The department is especially committed to the
support of catechetical leaders in diocesan offices,
parishes and schools. The principal membership
group is the National Association of Parish
Catechetical Directors (NPCD).
Voice of NCEA
Department Vision Statement
Inspired by the vision and mission of Jesus
Catechetical
Christ, recognizing our role as stewards of the
mysteries of God, the Department of Religious
Education serves all departments of NCEA and
thousands of catechetical leaders by being a
The Parish
collaborative, evangelizing force through creative
and transformative programs and resources,
National Catholic Educational Association
while promoting Catholic identity in parishes and
schools.
The Parish Catechetical Voice of NCEA
The National Association of
Department of Religious Education
Parish Catechetical Directors
1077 30th Street, NW, Suite 100
NPCD is the parish catechetical voice of the
“The single most critical factor in an
Washington, DC 20007-3852
NCEA, a professional membership organization. effective parish catechetical program
NPCD advances excellence in catechesis by
networking, representing and empowering
is the leadership of a professionally trained
parish catechetical leaders at the national, catechetical leader.”
regional and local levels.
—National Directory for Catechesis, N. 54, B 5
NCEA Mission Statement
Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
is a professional membership organization that
provides leadership, direction and service to
fulfill the evangelizing, catechetical and teaching
mission of the Church. National Catholic Educational Association
Highlights of
NPCD New Member Application 2009–2010
Membership Benefits
n Professional Development Programs & Annual Membership Fees
Services through the Department of
Religious Education’s Institute for Please Check One:
Transformative Catechetical Leadership
n Networking through meetings and ❑ First member from a parish: $85
activities of National, Regional, and Local ❑ Second and third members from same parish: $68 each
Catechetical Associations ❑ Fourth and more members from same parish: $53 each
n Annual NPCD Convocation & NCEA
Convention Name_________________________________________________________ Title ________________________________
n Member Newsletters: NPCD News
(quarterly), NPCD Highlights (semi- Diocese____________________________________________ Parish _________________________________________
annually); and, NCEA’s Journal
Momentum (5 times a year). Office Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
n ACRE & IFG Religious Education Assess-
City ___________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip _____________________
ment Instruments for Youth and Adults
n Catechetical Scholars Program Phone (_______) __________________________________ Fax (_______) _____________________________________
n National Recognition of Outstanding
Catechetical Leaders though the Emmaus E-mail _________________________________________________ Date of Application _______/________/________
Award, the Mustard Seed Award and the
Religious Educational Excellence Award
n NCEA and Department of Religious Parish Membership $350
Education publications For further information call 202.337.6232, x5740 or e-mail npcd@ncea.org
n Insurance Programs
n Includes pastors, directors and coordinators of religious education/faith formation,
catechumenate, youth ministers
n Five staff members individually named for voting, surveys and special mailings
n Membership cards for all catechists: access to NCEA/NPCD Web site & discounts
n 4 copies of NPCD News and 2 copies of Momentum to each parish
n Discount benefits for all members
Send completed form with payment to:
NPCD, Department of Religious Education
National Catholic Educational Association
1077 30th St. NW, Washington DC 20007-3852
(202) 337-6232 • (800) 711-6232 • fax (202) 333-6706 • npcd@ncea.org
The National Association NPCD Membership Benefits
of Parish Catechetical
Directors (NPCD) National Recognition Awards n Readings for Effective Catechetical Leaders
n The Emmaus Award is presented to outstanding II from the writers of NPCD News.
national leaders in catechesis. n A Crucial Key: Generational Perspectives and
n The Mustard Seed Award is presented to parishes Catechetical Leadership, Thomas Walters, Ph.D.
Our Focus For 2009-2010 that exemplify outstanding parental participation. and Rita Walters.
n The Religious Educational Excellence Award is given n Ministry and the Mystical Path: Formation Guide for
n Advance the professional development to catechetical leaders who model creativity and Lay Ministers, Barbara Hughes.
excellence in parish catechetical programs.
of parish catechetical directors through
Professional Development Services
the 2009 NPCD Convocation workshops Networking Opportunities n Annual NPCD Convocation will be held April 6-8,
and program. n NPCD elected regional representatives bring 2010 in Minneapolis.
member perspectives to national initiatives. n The Institute for Transformative Catechetical
n Foster continuing education through
n NPCD dialogues with other national organizations Leadership is a new initiative that offers catechetical
professional development programs and on national initiatives. leaders continuing education in leadership, spiritual
services. n NPCD sponsors DRE Talk, an open forum Internet deepening and catechetical enrichment.
n Generate a strong voice on catechetical e-group for catechetical leaders. n NCEA Catechetical Scholars invites veteran diocesan
n NPCD hosts an annual Convocation for its members and parish catechetical professionals to participate
issues at the local, regional and national with professional development workshops, prayer, in a significant research project and learn from
levels. regional meetings, an issues forum, business nationally recognized theologians.
n Create networks of NPCD members that meeting and an awards banquet. n The NCEA National Job Bank for catechetical leaders
serve, support and encourage parish can be reached through the association Web site.
Member Journal and Quarterly Newsletter
catechetical directors. n The award winning NPCD News is sent to members Member Discounts
quarterly, featuring professional and practical n NCEA Publications
information regarding leadership, spirituality, n NCEA Convention and NPCD Convocation
educational enrichment, current issues and news. n Assessment Programs
n NPCD Highlights is sent to members twice a year • ACRE (Assessment for Catechesis/ Religious
following the NPCD executive committee meetings, Education for Youth)
informing members of new initiatives and updates. • IFG (Information For Growth for adults)
n NCEA’s award winning journal Momentum is n Discount on subscriptions to Today’s Parish and
sent five times a year featuring educational and Religion Teacher’s Journal
catechetical articles, including “DRE Directions.” n Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan by Mutual of America is
available when adopted by the institution.
Professional Publications and Resources n Discounted auto rental (Hertz, Alamo, National)
n NCEA ACRE (for youth) and IFG (for adults) are
religious education and formation assessment tools Insurance Program
that help parish catechetical leaders evaluate, monitor n Up to $2 million professional liability coverage
and improve catechetical programs at all levels. available for employed educators
(English and Spanish versions available.) n $500,000 Cancer Plan: for members under age 65; the
plan includes special mammography coverage
Recent Publications n GEICO auto insurance: Call 800-368-2734. (Not
n The Nature, Tasks and Scope of the Catechetical available in NY or MA).
Ministry, Berard Marthaler, OFM, Conv., S.T.D., n Supplemental Insurance Programs sponsored by
Ph.D. 2009 Catholic Press Association Award for NCEA through the Trust for Insuring Educators.
second place in the professional books division.
n For Religious Educators: Islam: What Catholics Need
to Know, Rev. Elias D. Mallon, Ph.D. 2006 Catholic
Press Association Award for second place in the
professional books division.
NPCD Regional Representatives 2009–2010
MIDWEST
Kevin J. Cody
★ NORTHWEST NPCD Vice President NEW YORK
Tricia Boyle (630) 257-2371, kcody-stals@comcast.net Patricia Manuli
(503) 364-7202 (845) 297-7586
tricia@queenofpeacesalem.org sm_ore@yahoo.com
HEARTLAND GREAT LAKES
Evelyn P. Tucker M. Colleen Gerke
(314) 487-7970 NPCD President
ept1942@yahoo.com (513) 777-4322
cgerke@saint-max.org
NEW ENGLAND
Mickie Prinzivalli-
Abatemarco
(203) 637-3661
scsmprinzi@aol.com
MID ATLANTIC
Catherine McGuire
(908) 273-6975
cmcguire@stteresa.org
SOUTH
Agnes Kovacs
(901) 754-7146
agnes.kovacs@hspirit.cdom.org
WEST
Glenna J. Benton SOUTHWEST
(925) 939-9544 Mary Jo Wilt
glennabent@aol.com (713) 840-8213
maryjo@stmichaelchurch.net SOUTHEAST
Carol Kruskamp
(770) 978-6751
ckruskamp@stolivers.com
New England: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT, Int’ntl. Southeast: AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC Southwest: AR, NM, OK, TX
New York: NY, PR, VI Great Lakes: MI, OH West: AZ, CA, HI, NV, UT, GU
Mid Atlantic: NJ, PA Midwest: IL, IN, MN, WI Northwest: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
South: DC, DE, KY, MD, TN, VA, WV, Military Services Heartland: CO, IA, KS, MO, ND, NE, SD
