Director Guide

The Christ Our Life: Director’s Guide provides Directors of Religious Education (DREs), Catechetical Leaders (CREs), and parish faith formation coordinators with the tools, structure, and spiritual support needed to successfully lead a parish-based Family Catechesis program.

It includes clear, practical tools to help leaders coordinate parish gatherings, support catechists, and engage families between sessions: 

• Step-by-step implementation plans for each Family Catechesis year.
• Planning templates and schedules for parish meetings and communications. 
• Catechist training and formation resources to prepare leaders for family-based ministry. 
• Family engagement strategies for building parish connection and participation. 
• Access to the Christ Our Life Digital Library, with downloadable resources, multimedia, and printables.

The Christ Our Life: Director’s Guide helps DREs and parish leaders: 

• Train catechists to facilitate engaging parish gatherings. 
• Communicate clearly with families and volunteers. 
• Strengthen collaboration among staff and parish teams. 
• Ensure program consistency and alignment with the Church’s mission. 

Leaders can also use the included evaluation tools to assess participation, measure growth, and plan for future sessions—helping faith formation remain both accountable and spirit-led.

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0829458875
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