1. Catechist Certification Process
May, 2016

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

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

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

9. 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(*)

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. THANK YOU

15. For more information please contact
Kenneth Velasquez
Diana Jaimez