Diocese of Madison
CONNECTIONS – Adult Small Groups
 

Schedule

Spring and Summer of 2007Parishes invite parishioners to be Facilitators and Hosts for the Small Groups. If interested, please contact Grace Simon, 608-821-3163 or gsimon@evangelicalcatholic.org
June 23Initial Training Session for Facilitators (St. John the Baptist, Montello)- Background and skills for successful Small Groups
Saturday, Aug. 4Initial Training Session for Facilitators (BOCC, Madison, 9am-3pm)- Background, vision, and skills for successful Small Groups
Saturday, Aug. 11Initial Training Session for Facilitators (St. John Vianney, Janesville, 9am-3pm)- Background, vision, and skills for successful Small Groups
Aug. 20 - Sept.7Weekly Facilitator Formation Meetings (optional)Regional Locations (Madison, Janesville)
Saturday, Sept. 15Initial Training Session (BOCC, Madison, 9am-12pm, intensive session) Pre-Launch Meeting for Facilitators (BOCC, Madison, 12:45-3pm) - Lunch included - Weekly Parish Invitation Strategies
Sept. 15 - Oct. 14Parishes Invite and Follow up on Sign-ups for CONNECTIONS Small Groups
Oct. 14 - Nov. 216-week Series of Small Groups - Materials provided!
Sept. 15 - Nov. 21Ongoing Formation for Facilitators Provided Regionally (Montello, Madison, Janesville) - Days/Times - TBD (optional)
Saturday, Dec. 8Reception for Small Group Facilitators at the BOCC, Madison Time - TBD
January (date TBD)Small Group Facilitator Training - Background and skills for successful Small Groups
January (date TBD)Pre-Launch Planning for Lent Small Groups
Feb. 10Launch 6-week Lenten Series Small Groups
February - AprilParishes and diocese recruit Facilitators and Hosts for '08-'09 Small Groups
April / MaySpring Facilitator Training for '08-'09 Small Groups