Elective Catechist Formation
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WHAT IS ELECTIVE CATECHIST FORMATION?The term "elective" is used when speaking about the required coursework towards catechist certification. It refers to any training, courses, or formation experiences in the field of evangelization or catechesis that is not included in the core coursework, which includes:
Formation Towards Christian Ministry
Catechetical Modules
Human Sexuality Catechesis
Catholic Identity Module (required and imparted by the C.S.O.)
In addition to the above listed coursework, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (O.E.C.) requires 30 additional hours of instructor led training of the catechist's choosing to be legible for the level three catechist's certificate.
E-learning training will be counted towards catechist certification if:
It was imparted by an organization or institution in good standing the Catholic Church
The instructor holds sufficient academic credentials for the training
It is delivered through a Learning Management System the training included learning assessments
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE EXPLANATION ON ELECTIVE CATECHIST TRAINING
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WHY IS ELECTIVE CATECHIST TRAINING REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATES?A catechist is called by God to do much more than merely communicating a certain amount of information about the teachings of the catholic faith to his/her students. Effective evangelization and catechesis in our contemporary society requires a clear understanding of the specific area of catechesis in which the catechist is ministering, as well as sufficient understanding of how to minister to the specific age group the catechist is ministering to.
A catechist may be called to specialize in a specific subject, age group, developmental stage, area of faith formation, etc., and that calling is an appropriate guide to choose what elective training to take.
A catechist in training should seek training opportunities specific to the area of catechesis and the age group he/she will minister to and accompany in their faith formation journey.
The tabs below will guide you to some training opportunities according to areas of catechetical ministry and/or by the age group of the learners.
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- Adolescent Catechesis
- Sacramental Catechesis
- O.C.I.A. Catechesis
- Catechesis to persons with disabilities
- Upcoming formation events -varied subjects-
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If you minister to adolescents 13 to 17 years of ageYou will find a wide range of elective training options offered by the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization of our Archdiocese.
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Explore training offerings by OACE
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If you are part of a sacrament preparation TeamIf you are part of a sacramental preparation program for Baptism, Reconciliation, and/or Holy Communion
Click here to view training opportunities
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If you are a member of an OCIA teamIf you catechize adults and children of a catechetical age who are preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Click here for formation opportunities
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If you want to know more about working with persons with disabilitiesFor information regarding catechesis with persons with disabilities, including sacramental preparation
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