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General Information

The program consists of two levels: Level 1 (Basic Catechesis Formation) and Level 2 (Doctrinal Units).

Curriculum

Course Objectives

The objective of the St. Francis De Sales Program is to prepare the catechist to be an effective witness and teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One of the main tenets of this program is to assist the catechist in forming and developing sound catechetical lesson plans that will draw the student toward a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Throughout this program emphasis is placed on using sound resources such as Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Magisterial Catechetical documents. In the end, the catechist will come away with a sound catechetical foundation enabling him/her to transmit the Gospel with rigor and vigor.

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Catechist Requirements

Catechists are required to:

• Participate in all required sessions (9) to complete Level 1 of the Catechist Formation Program.
• Complete the monthly reflection questions.
• Craft and submit two doctrinal lesson plans utilizing the ecclesial methodology.

Textbooks

• The Holy Bible
  Revised Standard Version 2^nd Edition; Ignatius Press (2006) San Francisco
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
  2^nd 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 Mystery We Proclaim
  2^nd Edition; Msgr. Francis D. Kelly Our Sunday Visitor (2000) 
• The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Craft of Catechesis
  Morgan, Willey, De Cointet; Ignatius Press (2008) San Francisco

Fees

The fee to complete the program is $70.00 per catechist. Note: The fee does not cover books.

Parish Financial Assistance
All catechists should inquire with their Pastor or Director of Religious Education about tuition assistance to participate in the program.

Length of the Program

The average length of the program:

• Level 1: 1 year
• Level 2: 2 years

 

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Contacts:

Paola Quintero-Araújo, MA
Director of St. Junipero Serra Institute
817-945-9353

Melissa Loza
Administrative Assistant
817-945-9356

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