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This workshop (at O'Connor Hall, St. Paul's Seminary), which is tailored for church, school, youth gorup and religious education settings includes: a comprehensive overview, guidelines on emergency response planning, drills and practical exercises. Leading is Officer Aaron Vanatta, a national expert and trainer in preparedness, awareness strategies, and the proactive handling of technological, environmental and man-made hazards, including active shooter or violent assault. Aaron is the founder of RESPONSEology Consulting and Safety Solutions, a national trainer for the ALICE Training Institute, the Region 3 Director for the National Association of School Resource Officers, Director of Friends of Safe Schools USA/PA and the School Police Officer/Safety and Security Coordinator for Quaker Valley School District. This presentation is offered at no cost for principals of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, as well as any catechetical administrators, youth ministers, clergy, campus ministers and school chaplains that could not attend the Fall session. Other school or parish personnel may attend for a fee of $30. Register by clicking the heading above.

Do you have a passion for catechesis? Would you like to serve as mentor to catechists and Catholic school teachers as they work towards certification? To provide the personalized attention that is an integral part of our new platform for certification through the Catechetical Institute, the diocese is recruiting catechetical leaders to serve as mentors for participants. Mentors facilitate workshops locally and/or support catechists and teachers long-distance by phone/email. To qualify, you must be a catechetical leader (serving as clergy, a Catechetical Administrator, Catholic School Principal, High School Religion Teacher), demonstrate doctrinal soundness, live or work in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, complete training and receive approval from the Diocese. Mentors are paid for their services. Commitment is flexible, as mentors create their own schedules. Attendees will receive a stipend for training as well. To register, click on the heading above.