Training and Certification Orientation Level

1.     Who is required to attend?

2.     How many courses does this level contain?

3.     How long are the courses?

4.     What are the course contents?

5.     What is the 2010 schedule?

Who is required to attend?

Anyone who is new to the Catholic school system or new to ministry in evangelization and faith formation is required to attend. During this transition year, anyone who has come into the Catholic school system or to ministry in evangelization and faith formation during or after the 2005-06 catechetical year will need to attend the orientation sessions.

How many courses does this level contain?

An orientation session will be scheduled at the beginning and ending of the catechetical year for all Catholic school personnel, catechists, youth ministry volunteers, and RCIA team members.

They will be scheduled at one location in each deanery in the diocese at a parish location that includes a school on its campus. There will be two sessions of each orientation session, one after school, and one in the evening, to be as convenient as possible for catechists.

The after school session will be more school focused in nature, the evening session will have more of a parish focus, however, faith formation and school personnel are free to attend either after school or in the evening.

How long are the courses?

Two hours in the fall and two hours in the spring.

What are the course contents?

Fall course:

·         Defining the diocesan vision of catechesis

·         Definition of catechetical terms

·         Successful catechetical methods and lessons

·         How to be a successful catechist

·         Personnel prayer and relationship with Christ

Spring course:

·         A self-evaluation of the year

·         Evaluation in small groups

·         Witness talk from an experienced catechist

Schedule of Fall 2010 and Sprin 2011 Orientation

> View the registration form.

Registration is only taken from a parish or school level. No individual or walk-in registrations will be accepted. (After school sessions are held from 3-5 p.m., and evening sessions are held from 7-9 p.m., except where noted).

**For a complete listing of the 2010-11 Course Schedule, click here.