Archdiocesan Association of Parish Directors, Coordinators, & Administrators of Religious Education

(PDCARE Association)

Established November 1982, PDCARE has undergone ten revisions and has had 16 presidents and six OCF directors.  Through many changes, the Association continues to thrive and achieve its purpose of fostering the spiritual growth, mutual support and on-going professional development of its members and assisting its members in promoting total parish religious education.  Through this association, friendships are forged, professional support and guidance are provided, spiritual development is enhanced, opportunities for networking are offered and much more.  All programs, events, webinars, etc. that are sponsored by PDCARE are open to all directors, coordinators, and administrators of religious education.  Your membership, however, helps ensure that the association can continue to provide these services.

The PDCARE Association and the Office for Catechetical Formation invite you to be an active participant in all that OCF and PDCARE offer. Take advantage of the resources offered through the PDCARE Association.  Participate in our Fall & Spring Professional Development Days.  Come to the annual Advent Day of Reflection.  Attend monthly County Meetings for updates, enrichment, and support.  PDCARE exists to help you succeed in your ministry and your ministry will be richer for it.

MISSION STATEMENT

In conjunction with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, we as catechetical leaders, form the Association of Parish Directors (DRE), Coordinators (CRE), and Administrators (ARE) of Religious Education. The Archbishop of Philadelphia (or his delegate from the Office for Catechetical Formation) shall have authority over all individual Association members and Executive Board members when participating in the work of the Association.

We are fully committed to Jesus, faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the directives of the Archbishop of Philadelphia in employing our gifts, services, and ministries for the building of the Kingdom of God.

PURPOSE

In affiliation with the Office for Catechetical Formation of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this Association shall foster spiritual growth, mutual support and on-going professional development among its members and shall assist its members in promoting total parish religious education

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