Certificate in Catechesis

Regresar a los Programas de Certificación

Destinatarios:

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 for a level, individuals must complete all courses in that level. 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 en el programa:

  1. Complete the application form (use the link found below) and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 1.
  2. Complete the 5 required courses for Level 1. 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. If you choose to continue after completing Level 1, complete the application form and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 2, then complete the 5 required courses for Level 2.
  4. If you choose to continue after completing Level 2, complete the application form and pay the $20.00 / $35.00 fee for Level 3, then complete the 5 required courses for Level 3.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 a level, contact Richard Drabik to request your certificate of completion for that level.
  7. Certificate of completion for each level: You will receive a certificate of completion for each level you complete. You are encouraged to continue on to the next level, but you are not required to. If you do continue, levels must be completed in order.

Nivel 1

  1. Foundations and Vision for Evangelizing Catechesis
  2. Introduction to Scripture
  3. Images of Jesus
  4. Sacraments
  5. Introduction to Prayer

Nivel 2

  1. The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis
  2. Survey of Catholic Doctrine
  3. Old Testament
  4. Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview
  5. Faith and Human Development

Nivel 3

  1. Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation
  2. Ecclesiology: A Theological, Historical and Pastoral Summary
  3. Discernment in Practical Morality
  4. New Testament
  5. Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists

Libros requeridos

Para conocer los textos obligatorios, consulte el Catálogo de cursos 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.