Scholarships : Available for WDREF Members for continuing education. Applicants must be:
- a member of a local diocesan organization in the state of Wisconsin
- actively engaged in the religious education ministry in the state of Wisconsin
- intending to remain in the religious education field for at least two more years
- committed to their own professional development, i.e. working towards certification, continuing education units, or a bachelors, master's or postgraduate degree in a field related to religious education.
Grants: Members of the local organizations of DARE, ProCLAYM, Mareda, MDREO and SUMMIT may apply for grant money to attend WDREF's retreat / convention if parish financial assistance is not available.
Click on these links for current Grant Opportunities or Scholarship Application.
Awards :
Steven Gilmour Award- The Steven Gilmour Award is presented to a degreed professional person actively engaged in parish catechetical ministry on a directorship level. The person should be outstanding for his/her leadership and achievements in the catechetical field and must be a member of WDREF through one of the following: DARE, Mareda, MDREO, ProCLAYM, SUMMIT. (WDREF Board Members are not eligible).Steven Gilmour Award Application
Henriette M. Mackin Award- The Henriette M. Mackin award will be presented to a person or organization which has given outstanding support to the catechetical ministry in a parish or diocese in the state of Wisconsin. It is open to both paid and volunteer people. Examples: a catechist, priest, secretary, parent, liturgist, janitor, parish organization, etc. (Diocesan personnel are not eligible).