Presented by

Michele Blate

Father in Heaven, bless us as we gather to learn

more productive ways to serve You.Guide our minds and hearts so that we will work for the good of our parish and diocese,

and help all Your people. Teach us to be generous in our outlook,

courageous in face of difficulty and unknown software, and wise in our decisions.

 Father, we praise You, for You are God for

ever and ever. 

Amen.

Scale from 1-10

1- “Spreadsheets? Do they need ironed ”

5 – “ Spreadsheets… I’ve tried them and I want to learn more.”

10 - “ Spreadsheets … love them!”

To introduce you to the benefits and general workings of Access and Excel.

To provide you with examples and templates for your use

Provide you with resources for continued education in Access & Excel.

Excel is spreadsheet software. You can create databases

Access is a software that creates and manipulates databases

Minimize repetitive work Quick Input of information Quick access to information Data files do not take up

physical space Flexibility of reports

Budget/Expenses Fundraiser Reconciliation Database Attendance Bookmarks Holy Cards Flyers

Reports Name Tags Address Labels Database

Community ResourcesClasses at the Public LibraryClasses at the local school for Continuing Education

How-To Books with tutorials On-line Free Tutorials

GCF LEARN FREE http://www.gcflearnfree.org MICROSOFT OFFICE

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/ Helping you choose the best tutorial

http://www.skilledup.com/learn/business-entrepreneurship/free-excel-tutorials/

Father in Heaven,Help us understand and welcome technology as a tool, not as a savior sent from on high or a devil

destined to destroy us. Let not hyperbole or fear stand in our way as we

thoughtfully integrate information technology savvy as a basic skill, necessary for our ministries

so that we can continually connect with your family.

Teach us all the important lessons of critical reflection and intelligent consumption of the

mass of information at our fingertips so that we can use it to build Your kingdom and serve Your

people.  

Amen.