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3. A systematic adult formation program that leads to catechist certification in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. May 2011POC3

4.  Gives direction for catechists.  Easier to obtain.  Lined up with National Standards.  Understand what each certificate means.  Gives substance to the process.  Streamlines the process and is manageable. May 2011 POC 4

5. May 2011POC5 “Catechists proclaim the Gospel so that it may take root in those being catechized and may foster their conversion to the person and message of Jesus Christ.” National Directory for Catechesis, page 21.

6. May 2011POC6 Statistics: 52 of 62 Parishes Participating 2400 Catechists participating

7.  Spiritual Formation  Human Formation  Pastoral Formation  Intellectual Formation  Leadership Formation May 2011 POC 7

8.  15 courses total in Catechetical Formation.  This breaks down to: 3 courses each in Spiritual, Human, and Pastoral Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.  Expected within 3 years of starting service as a catechist.  Valid as long 6 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.  Geared toward the beginning school or parish catechist. May 2011 POC 8

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10.  Basic Catechist Courses ◦ Education Degree and Advanced Catechist Certificate ◦ Master Catechist Certificate and Facilitator Training ◦ ELM Certification and Facilitator Training ◦ Bachelors Degree in Theology ◦ Priests or Deacons May 2011 POC 10

11.  30 courses total in Catechetical Formation.  Basic Catechist Certification plus 3 additional courses each in Spiritual, Human, and Pastoral Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.  Valid as long 6 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.  Geared toward the experienced parish or school catechist. May 2011 POC 11

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13.  Specialized Catechist Courses ◦ Education Degree and Master Catechist Certification ◦ Master Catechist Certification and Facilitator Training ◦ ELM Certificate and Facilitator Training ◦ Bachelor Degree in Theology ◦ Priests or Deacons May 2011 POC 13

14. “ Some opportunities for catechist formation are more appropriately provided by the diocese. Institutes, workshops, and seminars for those with the responsibility for catechesis in parishes, schools, cluster of parishes, deaneries, or vicariates should be provided at the diocesan or interdiocesan level. Dioceses are well advised to develop comprehensive catechist formation programs that lead to a more formal certification. ” National Directory for Catechesis, page 242 May 2011POC14

15.  48 courses total in Catechetical Formation.  Basic Catechist and Specialized Catechist Certification plus 3 additional courses each in Spiritual, Human, Pastoral, and Leadership Formation and 6 courses in Intellectual Formation.  Valid as long as 12 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.  Geared toward those aspiring to catechetical leadership positions. May 2011 POC 15

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17.  72 courses total in Catechetical Formation.  Basic Catechist, Specialized Catechist, and Advanced Catechist Certification plus 3 additional courses each in Spiritual and Intellectual Formation and 6 additional courses each in Human, Pastoral, and Leadership Formation.  Valid as long as 12 hours of catechetical formation are documented each year after achieving.  Geared toward those in catechetical leadership positions. May 2011 POC 17

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19.  Advanced and Master Catechist Courses ◦ Facilitators must be approved by Diocese of Lafayette and / or Saint Joseph’s College. May 2011 POC 19

20.  Applicant must submit application through their parish or school.  The signature of the Pastor indicates that the applicant possesses the minimum personal qualities to be a catechist. May 2011 POC 20

21.  Parish Level ◦ Every DRE and Principal is provided with the coursework:  Basic Catechist Certification  Specialized Catechist Certification  Deanery / Diocesan Level ◦ Classes are available for:  Advanced Catechist Certification  Master Catechist Certification May 2011 POC 21

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36.  Stage 1 ◦ Basic Catechist Certification ◦ Specialized Catechist Certification ◦ Advanced Catechist Certification ◦ Master Catechist Certification  Stage 2 ◦ Ecclesial Lay Ministry Certification  Stage 3 ◦ Masters Degree Program  Stage 4 ◦ Doctorate Degree Program May 2011 POC 36