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PASTORAL OFFICE for CATECHESIS

PASTORAL OFFICE for CATECHESIS. Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. “ F an the Flame: I nspiration through R eligious E nrichment”. FIRE. A systematic adult formation program that leads to catechist certification in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Plan of Study.

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PASTORAL OFFICE for CATECHESIS

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  1. PASTORAL OFFICE for CATECHESIS Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana POC

  2. “Fan the Flame: Inspiration through Religious Enrichment” POC

  3. FIRE A systematic adult formation program that leads to catechist certification in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. POC

  4. Plan of Study • 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. POC

  5. “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. POC

  6. Statistics: 52 of 62 Parishes Participating 2400 Catechists participating POC

  7. Areas of Growth • Spiritual Formation • Human Formation • Pastoral Formation • Intellectual Formation • Leadership Formation POC

  8. Expectations for Basic Catechist Certification • 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. POC

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  10. Facilitator Requirements • 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 POC

  11. Expectations for Specialized Catechist Certification • 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. POC

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  13. Facilitator Requirements • 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 POC

  14. ADVANCED AND MASTER CATECHIST TRAINING “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 POC

  15. Expectations for Advanced Catechist Certification • 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. POC

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  17. Expectations for the Master Catechist Certificate • 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. POC

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  19. Facilitator Requirements • Advanced and Master Catechist Courses • Facilitators must be approved by Diocese of Lafayette and / or Saint Joseph’s College. POC

  20. Application for Certification • 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. POC

  21. Availability • 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 POC

  22. TYPICAL F.I.R.E. COURSE • Cover sheet • Course description • Lesson plan • Handouts • Acknowledgment • Sign up sheet POC

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  36. Certifications and Degrees • 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 POC

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