Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists

Course Summary

The content of this course is intended to assist participants in understanding their role as formal lay ministers in the Church. It considers the vocation of Catechist as both teachers of the content of faith as well as guides leading others into the mystery of the faith itself. Primary sources lead the participants to deepen their spirituality as Catechists and inspire them in their role as missionary disciples.

Successful completion of this course earns 2.5 CEU's.

General Course Objectives

• Understand the role of Catechist as a formal lay ministry in the Church
• Reflect on the ministry Catechist as a vocation
• Identify elements of the spirituality of a Catechist
• Appreciate the role of Catechist as missionary disciple
• Design a personal plan for continued growth as a Catechist

Course Materials

• No books required. All readings are online.

Course Structure and Highlights

• Week 1: The Catechist as a Formal Lay Minister in the Church
  • Understand the role of Catechist as a formal lay ministry in the Church
• Week 2: The Vocation of the Catechist
  • Describe the ministry of Catechist as a vocation.
• Week 3: The Spirituality of a Catechist
  • Identify elements of the spirituality of a catechist.
• Week 4: The Discipleship of the Catechist
  • Appreciate the role of Catechist as missionary disciple
• Week 5: Continuing Development as a Catechist
  • Develop a personal plan for continued growth as a Catechist

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