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Certification Curriculum
The certification curriculum for the St. Junipero Serra Institute. For those interested in receiving a certificate, accreditation, or volunteering within the parish mission in any of the areas/concentrations outlined below. Please note that level I and II apply to all concentrations and level III is specific by ministerial concentration.
Curriculum Levels
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Curriculum:
Level I: Catechism
Courses offered:
- Catechism I
Topics: Revelation, Sacred Scripture, Faith, the Trinity, Creation and Providence, Angels. - Catechism II
Topics: Image of God and the Fall, The Incarnation, Mary, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Four Last Things. - Catechism III
Topics: The Sacramental Economy and Grace, Baptism and Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance and Anointing, Holy Orders, Matrimony. - Catechism IV
Topics: The Universal Call to Holiness, the Moral Life, the Virtues, the Commandments, Catholic Social Teaching, Prayer.
Curriculum
Level II: Core
Courses offered:
- Foundations of Catholicism (Fundamental Theology)
- Introduction to the Creed I (Doctrine I)
- Introduction to the Creed II (Doctrine II)
- The Seven Sacraments
- Church History
- Our Moral Life in Christ
Curriculum
Level III: Concentrations
Please review all the concentrations and courses offered to help you decide your area of interest.
Sacred Scripture concentration
Courses offered:
- Old Testament Survey
- New Testament Survey
- Pentateuch
- The Gospels
- The Epistles of St. Paul
Youth Ministry Concentration
Courses offered:
- Vatican II or Theology of the Body
- Evangelization & Catechesis
- Intro to Youth Ministry
- Pastoral Applications in Youth Ministry
- Discipleship in Youth Ministry
Marriage and Family Life Concentration
Courses offered:
- Theology of the Body
- Marriage & Family Documents
- Canon Law of Marriage
- Practical Tools for Marriage and Family Life Ministry
- 5Catholic Perspective on Difficult Situations
General Concentration
Courses offered:
- Vatican II
- Theology of the Body
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
Contacts:
Jason Whitehead, MA
Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
Director of Faith Formation
817-945-9350
Julie Kiehlbauch, MS
Executive Assistant
817-945-9358
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