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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 2017-2018 year consists of:
President: Marc Laudonio
E-mail: marc@isthmuscatholic.org
Phone: 608-257-5000
Vice President: Nicole Davis
E-mail: Nicole@myparish.com
Treasurer: Thaddeus Griebel
E-mail: thaddeus@stmichaelwi.com
Secretary: Lorianne Aubut
E-mail: lorianne@stamadison.org
MDREO representatives to WDREF include:
Mary Lynn Hendrickson
E-mail: hmocym@charter.net
Jenny Ludtke
E-mail: Jennifer@stamadison.org -
Upcoming MDREO Program Days
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Basic Foundations of Morality
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Holy Mother of Consolation Church, Oregon
A discussion on the question of the objective reality of moral law and the difference between right and wrong by exploring the commonly drawn distinction between facts and opinions.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Catechetical Convocation
Liturgical Catechesis and the New Evangelization: A Fresh Look at Sacramental Preparation
Time: 9:00 AM-3:00PM
Location: Holy Name Heights, Madison
Click here for more information and to register.
October 29-31, 2017
WDREF Retreat
Location: St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon City, WI
MDREO membership includes membership in the statewide WisconsinDirectors of Religious Education Federation (WDREF). Contact a WDREF representative for more information.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Gift of Human Dignity
(and the annual gift exchange)
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Patrick Church, Madison
Colleen Stratton will share her story of how she escaped from the slavery of human trafficking and provide guidelines for preventing those in our communities from being victimized. And, the ever-popular White Elephant Gift Exchange.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Keeping the Family Catholic
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Sun Prairie
Deacon Ralph Poyo will present us with some tangible tools to help us guide the families we minister to, helping them live out the Catholic Faith in our modern culture.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Family Prayer Life
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Bernard, Middleton
Alice Heinzen will speak on practical ways to help the parents of our Religious Education students grow in their prayer life with their children and within their marriage.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Heart of our Faith Retreat
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas, Madison
Come for a guided dive into the Heart of our Faith! Christ loved us into being, He died to fix our mistake, and he is always waiting for us to join in relationship with Him!
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Apologetics
Time: 9:00 AM-2:30PM
Location: St. Cecilia, Wisconsin Dells
More information to come on this event.
May Date TBA
MDREO Fun Day TBD