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How Do I Become a Catechist?

 

             
     

How Do I Become a Lay Catechist?
     

To become a certified catechist, in accord with the California Catholic Conference guidelines, candidates must complete the Basic Theology for Ministry course, offered through the Diocesan School of Ministry and the specialized training for catechists offered by the Office of Religious Education. This course emphasizes creative approaches, practical ideas, hands-on activities and projects to implement the Six Tasks of Catechesis called for in the National Directory for Catechesis.
       
       

Training Opportunities for 2011
       
       
       
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Module 1: The Catechist
         
  • Ministry as a Vocation
  • The Person of the Catechist
  • History of Catechesis
  • Catechetical Methods  
       

Module 2: The Child Learner
         
  • Developmental Stages / Faith and Human Development  
  • Moral Formation
  • The Child as a Learner
  • Safe Environment                                                
       

Module 3: The Locus for Catechesis  (Classroom)
         
  • Learning Styles and Teaching Styles
  • Session Planning; Using Catechetical Textbooks
  • Use of activities, media and technology
  • Classroom Management and Discipline
  • Prayer with Children
       

Module 4: The Community
         
  • Church (Parish) and Household  (Role of Parents / Family)  
  • Scripture in the Catechetical Session
  • Liturgy and Sacraments
  • Catholic Social Teaching (Missionary Aspect of Catechesis)