DRE Pages Office of Lifelong Faith Formation

       The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader who works under the direction of the pastor. Parishes must allocate essential resources to obtain a competent and able parish catechetical leader.

                       (National Directory for Catechesis, 2005, p.224)

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     Directors (or Coordinators) of Religious Education, Faith Formation, and Catechesis (DRE/CRE) play a vital role in the implementation of well-organized programming that creates an atmosphere of lifelong learning in the parish.

    These pages contain a variety of resources designed to support the work of the parish catechetical leader. The Diocesan Elementary Religion Curriculum and the Diocesan Guidelines for Adolescent Catechesis are available from the office, please call 716-847-5505.  Our Sacramental Directives are provided below. These documents offer the current diocesan policies with regard to establishing parish guidelines and adapting your parish’s textbooks to meet these standards.

     In addition, we will also provide pages on various topics which are resources to assist you with the planning of special programming. Check back here often for updates.  Contact the Office of Lifelong Faith Formation with questions, concerns, and suggestions: 716-847-5505 or mcoates@buffalodiocese.org.