Contact:

Tom Quinlan                                         

Director                                               

(815) 834-4061                         

tquinlan@dioceseofjoliet.org     

The REO's primary ministry is to serve the needs of parish catechetical leaders. Support, guidance, and resources of a personnel nature are provided. Formation opportunities are offered through diocesan sponsored Leadership Days and ministry area workshops. The Director is available to help develop personal and professional growth plans.

PERSONNEL
  Hiring a Parish Catechetical Leader

  Renewing a Parish Catechetical Leader's Contract

  Parish and Staff Directory

MORE CATECHETICAL LEADER FORMATION RESOURCES
  National Certification Standards
        Click here to learn more about National Certification Standards

  Catechetical Leadership Ongoing Formation Links
          Office for Catechesis (Archdiocese of Chicago)
          National Conference for Catechetical Leaders

SAFE ENVIRONMENT

For information and resources on Protecting God's Children, diocesan policies, lesson plans and more visit the Diocese of Joliet's safe environment resource center.

LETTERS FROM THE DIRECTOR

Tom Quinlan, Director of Religious Education for the Diocese of Joliet, has authored some letters on catechetical issues, which can be used with parish families by Catechetical Leaders. Topics include Outreach to Inactive Families, First Eucharist, and Faith and Sports.  Copyright permission is granted to leaders in our diocese.  Click here.