Catechist Certification Process May, 2016

WELCOME Julie Welborn OCS Theresa Allen OCS Jesus Deleon OFCYM Kenneth Velasquez OFCYM Diana Jaimez OFCYM

Agenda Overview Certification Process Update Next Steps Teachers Status (Levels) Acknowledging previous formation Retreats Q & A

Catechist Certification and Ongoing Formation Certification Ongoing Formation Level I Answering the Call Initial Catechist Certification Within 1 year 25 sessions 1 retreat Level II Witnessing the Call Permanent Catechist Certification Within 2 years 30 sessions 1 retreat Level III Inspiring the Call Catechist Ongoing Formation Within 3 years 45 sessions 1 retreat

Catechist Certification and Ongoing Formation Certification Ongoing Formation Renewal Level I Answering the Call Initial Catechist Certification Level II Witnessing the Call Permanent Catechist Certification Level III Inspiring the Call Renewal of Ongoing Catechist Certification Renewal every 3 years Spiritual Formation I: Living our Faith 3 Core lessons Online or Onsite Spiritual Formation II: Living our Faith 5 Core lessons Online or Onsite Spiritual Formation III: Living our Faith Elective lessons Online or Onsite Theological Formation I: Understanding our Faith 12 Core lessons Online or Onsite Theological Formation II: Understanding our Faith 12 Core lessons Online or Onsite Theological Formation III: Understanding our Faith Elective lessons Online or Onsite Renewal every 3 years Ministry Formation I: Transmitting the Faith Ministry of Catechesis 4 Lessons (online) Methodology I 6 lessons* Ministry Formation II: Transmitting the Faith Methodology II 5 lessons Ministry Elective Tracks 8 Lessons Ministry Formation III: Transmitting the Faith Elective lessons Online or Onsite Renewal every 3 years (*) Working on the design of Teacher’s track online Half of the sessions will be provided by OFCYM. The other half will be determined and provided through the school.

Update Early Registration: June 1st Sessions available starting July 1st Teacher’s track (Methodology)

Update 8 sessions in ongoing formation provided by you (Level III). Feedback about sessions Schedule retreat in August (Why?)

Identify the status of your faculty in certification How many are already certified? How many have some pillars completed How many have no previous formation? Name Certified Some formation No formation Start at … Sue Jackson X Level III Peter Lyon 3 pillars Level II Sandra Perez Kevin Arnolds 2 pillars Roger Smith Level I Diana Ross 1 pillar(*)

Steps to transition to a new process For those who completed 1 Pillar(10 hours): You will start at Level I. Starting July, 2016, your faculty will need to complete 25 sessions in 1 year, and a retreat. Teachers who accomplish 25 sessions earns their stipend ($150). The 10 hours from the pillar will be accredited for ongoing formation (Level III). Principals need to fill the template provided through the platform.

Steps to transition to a new process For those who completed 2 pillars or more (+20 hours): You will start at Level II. Starting July, 2016, your faculty will need to complete 30 sessions in 2 years and a retreat. Teachers who accomplish 15 sessions earns first year stipend ($350); 30 sessions earns second year stipend ($350) Principals need to fill the template provided through the platform

Steps to transition to a new process For those who are already certified: You will start at Level III. Starting July, 2016, your faculty will need to complete 45 sessions in 3 years and a retreat. Teachers who accomplish 15 sessions earns first year stipend ($500); 30 sessions earns second year stipend ($500); 45 sessions will earn third year stipend plus renewal of certification. Principals need to fill the template provided through the platform.

Now, the most important moment of this webinar: Your Questions… Disclaimer: Listening is the first step toward collaboration. We may not have immediate answers to your questions, but by listening we will have clear objectives toward clarification or solutions. We value your comments.

THANK YOU

For more information please contact Kenneth Velasquez 312.534.8043 kvelasquez@archchicago.org Diana Jaimez 312.534.8040 dguillen@archchicago.org