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General Information
The program consists of three levels: Level I (Catechism I), Level II (Catechism II), Level III (Concentration in Children’s Catechesis). The participant can either take courses for Certification or Audit.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the St. Francis De Sales Program are teaching the content of the faith as articulated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Levels I and II) and offering a concentration in proper catechetical methodology as it applies to Children’s Catechesis (Level III).
Length of the Program
The average length of the program:
- Level I: 10 months
- Level II: 10 months
- Level III: 9 months
Fees
The fee is $50.00 per level. Note: The fee does not cover books.
Financial Assistance
If students require financial assistance, they should contact us through the contact information below.
Curriculum Levels
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Curriculum
Catechism I
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Student requirements for Certification:
- Participate in all sessions (10 sessions)
- Write a two-page paper at the conclusion of the level
Student requirements for Auditing (personal growth):
- There are no requirements. You are free to attend for your own benefit, although you must take the levels in order (I-III)
Textbooks:
- The Holy Bible
Revised Standard Version 2nd Edition; Ignatius Press (2006) San Francisco - Catechism of the Catholic Church
2nd Edition; USCCB (2002) Washington D.C.
Curriculum
Catechism II
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Student requirements for Certification:
- Participate in all sessions (10 sessions)
- Write a two-page paper at the conclusion of the level
Student requirements for Auditing (personal growth):
- There are no requirements. You are free to attend for your own benefit, although you must take the levels in order (I-III)
Textbooks:
- The Holy Bible
Revised Standard Version 2nd Edition; Ignatius Press (2006) San Francisco - Catechism of the Catholic Church
2nd Edition; USCCB (2002) Washington D.C.
Curriculum
Concentration in Children’s Catechesis
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Student requirements for Certification:
- Participate in all sessions (9 sessions)
- Complete the monthly assignments by way of answering reflection questions
- Final project: Craft and submit two doctrinal lesson plans utilizing the ecclesial methodology
- An exit interview with the Department Director of Evangelization and Catechesis is required
Student requirements for Auditing (personal growth):
- There are no requirements. You are free to attend for your own benefit, although you must take the levels in order (I-III)
Textbooks:
- The Holy Bible
Revised Standard Version 2nd Edition; Ignatius Press (2006) San Francisco - Catechism of the Catholic Church
2nd Edition; USCCB (2002) Washington D.C. - Catechesis In Our Time
Pope John Paul II; Daughters of St. Paul (1979) New York - General Directory for Catechesis
Congregation for the Clergy; Libreria Vaticana Editrice 1997 - The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Craft of Catechesis
Morgan, Willey, De Cointet; Ignatius Press (2008) San Francisco
Contacts:
Jason Whitehead, MA
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis,
Director of St. Junipero Serra Institute,
Director of Faith Formation
817-945-9350
Julie Kiehlbauch, MS
Executive Assistant
817-945-9358
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