Catechetical Certification Presentation Principals’ Leadership Day October 5, 2017 Robert C. Rabe, Director of Evangelization and Catholic Identity
Principal’s Roadmap for Certification and Ongoing Formation Process www.formedcatholiconline.com Ongoing Formation Certification Level III Inspiring the Call Catechist Ongoing Formation Duration: 3 year cycle 45 sessions* 1 retreat Level II Witnessing the Call Ongoing Catechist Certification Duration: 2 years 4 courses, 30 sessions* 1 retreat Level I Answering the Call Initial Catechist Certification Duration:1 year 3 courses, 25 sessions* 1 retreat Course: Spiritual Formation I 3 online sessions Course: Spiritual Formation II 5 online sessions in Year 1 Online Elective Package 7 online sessions each year Course: Theological Formation I 12 online sessions Course: Theological Formation II 12 online sessions in Year 1 Ministry Elective Sessions 8 sessions each year Available Options: Webinars In-service Bible studies Parish retreat / mission School / staff day of reflection Professional development days Ministerial training, Any faith-based formation experience Course: Ministry Formation I** 10 online sessions Course: Ministry Formation II 5 online sessions in Year 2 * One session is equivalent to one hour of full content. ** Ministry of Catechesis and Methodology I were merged and now are called Ministry Formation I. The total number of sessions and content is the exactly the same. Ministry Elective Sessions 8 online or on-site sessions in Year 2 * One session is equivalent to one hour of full content. * One session is equivalent to one hour of full content.
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Well Done! Level I Spiritual Formation I 3 sessions Theological Formation I 12 sessions Ministerial Formation I 10 sessions Retreat
Elective sessions For Level II: 2 year blended formation program with online sessions and ministry elective sessions. Level II - Year 1 is comprised of 17 online sessions. Level II – Year 2 is comprised of 5 online sessions and 8 ministry elective sessions (content hours) on faith-based formation experiences. For Level III: Every year, certified teachers need to complete one online package (seven sessions) and complete 8 ministry elective sessions (content hours) as ongoing formation. These elective sessions can be online or in person. Teachers record their progress on the elective session form found on their dashboard.
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