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Madison Diocese Religious Educator's Organization
The first of its kind in the nation, the Madison Diocese Religious Educators' Organization (MDREO) was formed in May 1980 with the purpose of fostering professional and spiritual growth among its members in order that religious education may continue to develop on the parish, diocesan, state, and national levels.
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Welcome to MDREO
The objectives of MDREO include:
- Providing and promoting opportunitites for mutual support, professional development, and the exchange of educational ideas and programs among its members
- Promoting cooperation with other appropriate educational agencies and organizations.
- Providing and promoting opportunities for the spiritual development of its members and for building a faith community.
Membership in MDREO is open to faith formation leaders in the Madison diocese who are or have been responsible for development or implementation of faith formation in the parish or diocese, whether full-time, part-time, salaried or non-salaried, retired or in transition. Payment of dues establishes membership in MDREO as well as WDREF (Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education Federation).
MDREO Documents:The MDREO Executive Committee for the 2018-2019 year consists of:
President: Nicole Davis
E-mail: nicole@myparish.com
Vice President: Sarah King
E-mail: sking@stjeromecolumbus.org
Treasurer: Thaddeus Griebel
E-mail: thaddeus@stmichaelwi.com
Secretary: Betsy Brennan
E-mail: betsyb@stvictormonroe.org
MDREO representatives to WDREF include:
Chris Cardin
E-mail: ccardin@stpetersofmadison.org
Jenny Ludtke
E-mail: Jennifer@stamadison.org -
Upcoming MDREO Program Days
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
How To Manage it All
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Christ the King Parish, McFarland
the most requested topic for this year was time management! As we dive into another year, Tony Pichler, Director of the Norbertine Center for Spirituality will equip us with vital time management tools for the months ahead.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Catechetical Convocation
Vibrant Faith In a Secular Age: Today's Challenges for Parents, Families & Parish Leaders
Dr. Edward Sri
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00PM
Location: Holy Name Heights, Madison
Monday and Tuesday, November 4-5, 2018
WDREF Convention
Building Blocks of Discipleship
Jared Dees
Location: Holiday Inn & Convention Center, Stevens Point
MDREO membership includes membership in the statewide WisconsinDirectors of Religious Education Federation (WDREF). Contact a WDREF representative for more information.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Looking for Christmas Presence
(and the annual gift exchange)
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Madison
Gayle Westfahl, Membership Director of Madison's St. Vincent de Paul & recipiant of the 2016 International Society of St. Vincent Founder's Award, will teach us how to prioritize service learning all year long. (Plus - the annual gift exchange!)
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Extending the Eden Invitation
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Sun Prairie
Strugging to figure out how to talk to your youth & families about same-sex attraction and gender identity? You're not alone! Anna Carter & Shannon Ochoa, founders of Eden Invitation, will help us navigate how to approach these complex issues.
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Living the Liturgy at Home
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Holy Mother of Consolation Parish, Oregon
Chris Carstens, Director of Worship for the Diocese of LaCrosse and co-host of "The Liturgy Guys" podcast, and his wife Marguerite will offer tools to help our families live out the liturgical calendar in their homes throughout the year.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Led by the Spirit: Lenten Day of Reflection
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Bernard Parish, Middleton
Step away from your busy schedule for a day of reflection and rejuvenation! We'll welcome Fr. Randy Timmerman, pastor of St. Dennis Parish in Madison, who will advise us on how to let the Holy Spirit guide our personal lives and apostolates. We'll also spend time in Adoration, prayer and fellowship together.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Forgivesness Education in Catechetical Ministry
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Madison
Did you know we have a Nobel Peace Prize nominee in our midst? Dr. Robert Enright, the founder of the Forgiveness Institute, a UW Madison professor, and a devout Catholic, will share his wisdom on how we can incorporate forgiveness education in our parishes.
May 2019
MDREO Fun Day TBD - New Glarus
We know you might be busy wrapping up the year, but hope you'll join us for a day of fun to celebrate your hard work this year! We'll have a picnic/hike at New Glarus Woods State Park, then an optional brewery tour at New Glarus Brewery in the afternoon.