IDENTITY  STATEMENT

 

WDREF is an organization whose purpose is both ministerial and professional.  It provides a vehicle for reflection and action on issues affecting the catechetical ministry of the Catholic Church.  WDREF’s objectives are to:

• Provide opportunities for mutual support and growth.
• Promote the profession of Director and Coordinator of Religious Education (DRE/CRE) on  regional, diocesan, state and national levels.

In November 1980 founding members stated that WDREF’s purpose was “to affirm our role as professional ministers in a living Church and to recognize our responsibility to serve the people of God.”