Catechist Corner
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The Institute for Ministry at Sacred Heart Seminary will offer all 27 Topics required for catechist certification in the Archdiocese of Detroit during the weeks of June 13th through June 16th and June 20th through June 24th. Several Topics are offered each day with a break for lunch.
Topics are open to everyone; for those working toward certification, certificates will be issued.
What are Catechist Topics?
Catechist Topics are a series of brief sessions, two hours in length, which discuss various methods and issues re-lated to working with and teaching both children, youth and adults. These sessions include an introduction of the topic as well as discussions of technique for catechizing. How much does it cost? The cost of attending each individual Topic is $7.00. Lunch in the Seminary's cafeteria is optional, for $5.75 per person per day. Parking is free.
For the complete listing of the Topics that are being offered this June & the Registration Form click here.
St. Andrew parish will reimburse catechists for topics that they complete.
Call the Faith Formation office for more information at 248/651-6571.
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WHAT IS CATECHIST CERTIFICATION?
Catechist Certification in the Archdiocese of Detroit is a three level and two-part process: Certification (Initial, Intermediate and Advanced) and Annual Ongoing Formation. It is intended for catechists in parish programs (adult faith formation, youth ministry and K-8) and in Catholic grade schools.
I. Certification
A. For knowledge, skills and resources in such areas as Scripture, theology, morality, prayer and worship, catechetics, and learning methodology, participate in one of the three Delivery Systems:Twenty-seven Foundational Topics, University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation or Echoes of Faith Plus. (Contact your Parish Catechetical Leader or Adult Faith Formation Coordinator for more information.)
B. Internship – pastoral care and guidance from a supervisor
- Observing experienced catechists
- Studying the curriculum/Scope and Sequence
- Being observed by a supervisor
- Becoming familiar with resources
- Reflecting with a supervisor
- Participating in a Retreat or Day of Reflection
Faith development is a lifelong process through which we continue to come to a deeper understanding of our life in Christ. A call to the ministry of catechetics also necessitates ongoing formation and continual skills development.
From the Archdiocesan Catechetical Policy #7:
Therefore, once catechists have achieved Advanced Certification, they consistently participate in ongoing formation opportunities that foster faith growth and expertise in the Church's catechetical mission.
Ongoing formation constitutes any opportunity that:
- Enhances the catechist's catechetical skills
- Enriches the ministry of the catechist
- Deepens the catechist's understanding of the Catholic faith
- Nurtures the catechist's personal faith life
- Supports principles that foster ongoing growth and adult learning
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