What is GB-AREA?
GB-AREA is the professional organization for Parish Catechetical Leaders of the Diocese of Green Bay.

Who Can Belong to GB-AREA?
General membership is open to all professional and volunteer Parish Catechetical Leaders and Youth Ministers, part-time or full-time.

How much is the membership fee & how is it used?
Annual membership is $45 and is dispersed in the following ways:
• $15.00 to WDREF
• $10.00 to Local District
• $20.00 to GB-AREA

Why should Parish Catechetical Leaders belong to GB-AREA?
• Provide mutual support/advocacy during the challenges and transitions of ministry
• Promote professional development
• Member pricing for GB-AREA events
• Participate in professional, spiritual, and personal enrichment opportunities
• Explore current trends in catechesis
• Work cooperatively on issues affecting catechesis
• Includes membership in the Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education Federation (WDREF)
• Networking in districts/diocese
• Sharing ideas, tools, resources
• Promoting visibility and priority of Parish Catechetical Ministry throughout the Diocese of Green Bay and state
• Representation through the GB-AREA Board on the Diocesan Board of Education
• Input into regular meetings with the Bishop and Executive Committee

What are the opportunities for involvement in GB-AREA?
• General Membership
• Executive Board
• WDREF Representative on Board
• District Representative
• Committees