Christian Formation Board

Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2007

Present: Pat Butler Absent: Chris Zodrow

Tim Flanner

Caren Groose

Ellen Heitman

Janet Herman

Mary Kaminski-Janowak

Jean Lipinski

Sr Melanie Paradis

Christine Prange-Morgan

Cheryl Redding

Lynne Roy

1. Opening Prayer: Lynne Roy

2. Review/Approve March Meeting Minutes

• Tim moved to approve the minutes with noted changes. Janet seconded.

3. Youth Ministry Position Updates

• Phone interviews have been conducted with candidates and in-person interviews have been scheduled with two candidates.

4. GIFT Metrics/ Future Directions

· Janet presented some ideas for measuring the success of the program. Evaluations by attendees were discussed.

· Next year’s calendar currently being developed. Length of future GIFT programs, format, and type of food served are being discussed.

· Coordinator and keynote speakers still being researched. Definition of responsibilities for coordinator versus director versus volunteers discussed.

5. CF Handbook

· Updated handbook presented to board members for review. Email Pat corrections by May 7^th. Pat will email Ellen the final version.

6. Nominations for Christian Formation Board

• Cheryl read a list of submitted nominations. She will pass them along to the appropriate individuals for follow up.

7. Director’s Reports

• Ellen, Colleen Terry, and Chris PM are working on calendars and class schedules for next year.
• Registration forms for Vacation Bible School and Christian Formation will be going out soon.
• Catechist training remains an area of need. Current catechists are being surveyed regarding their needs and wants.
• Mary reports that the Summer Service Series will be expanded this year to a catalog of opportunities with some quad parish collaboration. Details will appear in the bulletin.

8. Ellen’s Farewell Event

• There will be a reception for Ellen following the 11:00 mass on June 3^rd. Planning committee established.

9. Meeting Adjourned