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Catechist Certification

FIRE: "Plan of Study" Master

     Fan the Flame -

       Inspiration through                       

        Religious

           Enrichment

 “The Spirit Comes to Enlighten the mind first of the one who receives Him, and then, through Him, the minds of others as well.”

-St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of Catechesis

MASTER Plan

In an attempt to bring substance, simplicity and manageability to the Catechist Certification program the following outlines are the courses required at each level of certification. Remember, catechists will not lose certification and the basic and specialist courses will be brought into each parish seeking catechist formation. These courses or workshops are lined up with national standards as outlined by the USCCB.

MASTER CERTIFICATE

Spiritual Formation (choose any 3 courses)

c

 Spirituality of St. John of the Cross 12

c

 Spirituality of St. Theresa of Avila 12

c

 Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola 12

c

 Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales 12

c

 Spirituality of St. Benedict 12

c

 Spirituality of the Desert Fathers 12

c

 Spirituality of the Doctors of the Church 12

c

 Spirituality of the Fathers of the Church 12

c

 Spiritual Theology 12

c

 Mystical Theology 12

Human Formation

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 Ministerial Relationships 5

c

 Diversity 5

c

 Theological Reflection 5

c

 Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord 5

c

 Catechetical Day or Spirituality Workshop 5

c

 Spirituality Workshop or Catechetical Day 5

Pastoral Formation

c

 Listening 5

c

 Group Dynamics and Facilitation Skills 5

c

 Calling Forth Gifts for Ministry 5

c

 Volunteers and Collaboration 5

c

 Assessment and Intervention Skills 5

c

 Team Building, Problem Solving, Planning Changes 5

Intellectual Formation (choose any 3 courses)

c

 Introduction to Old Testament 25

c

 Introduction to New Testament 25

c

 The Word of God in Faith, Theology and Ministry 25

c

 The Trinity 25

c

 Christology 25

c

 Ecclesiology 25

c

 Liturgy 25

c

 Sacraments 25

c

 Spirituality 25

c

 Moral Theology 25

Leadership Formation

c

 Goal Setting and Mission Planning 5

c

 Styles, Functions and Models of Leadership 5

c

 Conflict Resolution and Consensus Building 5

c

 Canon and Civil Law for Ministry 5

c

 Using Church Documents in Ministry 5

c

 Supervision Skills for Ministry 5

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