Certificate in Catechesis

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Programa dirigido para:

This certificate program is designed for persons in catechetical ministry who are either just beginning, or need some further courses to bolster their understanding and depth of the Church’s teachings and methodology in catechetics. This would include:

  • Volunteer catechists
  • Catholic school religion teachers
  • Others whose ministry would be enriched by formal certification in this field.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, individuals must complete all courses. On rare occasions, one or two courses may be waived if individuals provide proof of completing such courses at an accredited institution or within a diocesan certification program.

  • Please Note:
  • If you are looking to be certified as a catechist in your diocese please check with your parish Director of Religious Education (DRE) or contact the diocesan Director of Faith Formation first. You may not be required to sign up for the VLCFF certificate program.

Requisitos para participar del programa:

  1. Complete the application form (use the link found below) and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level One.
  2. Complete the 6 required courses for Level One. Successfully complete the required work for each course including the additional catechist exercises in each session of the course.
    1. It is recommended that the courses in each level be taken in sequence.
    2. Normal Course and Seminar fees apply.
    3. You are responsible for self-registering for all courses.
  3. Complete the application form (use the link found below) and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level Two. Successfully complete the required work for each course including the additional catechist exercises in each session of the course.
  4. Up to two courses taken with a diocese may be applied toward the Certificate in Catechesis.
    1. The Diocesan Catechetical Leader is required to submit a letter to the Director of the VLCFF indicating that the selected course/s was equivalent to 2.5 CEUs (25 clock hours of work) and met the equivalent VLCFF course objectives.
  5. It is your responsibility to keep track of your progress in the program: Keep track of the courses you have taken, and when you have finished the program, contact Richard Drabik with your request for your certificate of completion.

Nivel 1

  • Theology:

    1. Survey of Catholic Doctrine
    2. Introduction to Scripture
    3. Images of Jesus
    4. Sacraments

  • Method:

    1. Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation

  • Formation:

    1. Introduction to Prayer

Nivel 2

  • Theology:

    1. Old Testament
    2. New Testament
    3. Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church
    4. Introduction to Practical Morality

  • Method:

    1. Faith and Human Development

  • Formation:

    1. Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists

Libros requeridos

Para conocer los textos obligatorios, consulte el Catálogo de cursosg y consulte las descripciones de cada curso.

Inscripciones

Si usted es un estudiante nuevo de la VLCFF, por favor crear su perfil (clic en el enlace Estudiante Nuevo: Crear tu Perfil). Solo podrá ver el enlace de inscripción para el programa ingresando con su nombre de usuario y contraseña.