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:
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.”
- 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.
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Come together with
people from our member organizations to praise our
Lord, develop our sense of community and learn to be true sowers of the seeds of
life-long catechesis
Member Organizations
WDREF is a federation of the five Wisconsin diocesan catechetical leadership associations:
DARE (La Crosse)The Federation is governed by a Board consisting of 15 representatives (three from each association) serving three year terms. An Executive Team is discerned from the Board membership to serve two year terms as Facilitator, Secretary and Treasurer.ProCLAYM (Green Bay)
Mareda (Milwaukee)
MDREO (Madison)
SUMMIT (Superior)
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