Now that we've had a few weeks off, and a chance to breathe, we start thinking about next year.

How do you evalute your program offerings? Who is a part of the process? What all do you evaluate, and how?

What are some of the questions and considerations you think about when deciding what to do (or not do) diffently next year?

Happy conversing,
The Forum Team

This doesn't really answer the question, but it's something to think about. The article is from "Catechst" magazine, and it's about how we can be more green in our programs.

http://www.catechist.com/archive/articl ... le_id=2133



"The Future Is Green"
by Marlene Sweeney
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As one program year ends another one begins.

Being a director of religious education is what writers often refer to as an “evergreen job”—there is a predictable cycle every year. Many things remain the same, yet there is always space for creativity and growth. The school calendar as well as the liturgical calendar determine many regular functions and yearly events in parish life. Most ministers welcome the season of spring; they are energized by the Easter Season. At the same time, many are exhausted by the complexity of ending programs, thanking volunteers, and beginning to plan and vision for the future.....



You can get the rest of the article by visiting the link.

Happy summer,
Pam