Catechetical Leaders Association of the Paterson Diocese
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he Catechetical Leaders Association (CLA) of the Diocese of Paterson invites all who currently serves as Director or Coordinator of Religious Education/Youth Ministry to become members.
According to the Constitution and By-Laws, membership is open to those who satisfy one or more of the following:
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Education or Theology.
Have a Master’s Degree in Theology, Religious Education, or an approved equivalent.
Possess a Certificate for Coordinator of Religious Education or Coordinator of Youth Ministry from an accredited Catholic college.
Have been designated by the pastor with the responsibility of coordinating catechetical activities within the parish.
All members of the Association have the right to vote and hold office.
We encourage you to become a member, as it is a wonderful opportunity to promote spiritual and professional growth. It’s also a great way of facilitating communication between CREs/DREs and the Diocesan Office of Catechesis. Regardless of how long you’ve been in your particular role, there’s always something we can learn and gain.