Certification -Revisions
Office of Christian Formation, Diocese of Lafayette
Certification Process
For
Religious Education
Pre-Certification: Certificates of Completion
1
2004
Level I: “Quik Start”
20 credits
A. Safe Environment Initial Training 2
B.Certification Process Workshop 2
C. Basic Methods 4
D. Introduction to Sacred Scripture 6
E. Introduction to Basic Doctrine 6
Level II: Basic Catechist
28 credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Getting Started as a Catechist 6
C. Roles of the Catechist 6
D. The Person of the Catechist 6
E. Methods for Specific Grade Levels 6
F. Catechist Retreat 2
Level III: Intermediate Catechist
28 credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Prayer and Spirituality 6
C. Introduction to the Learner 6
D. Parish Class or Workshop 3
E. Specialized Methods -2 each 6
F. Retreat (4-6 hours in length) 3
G. 2 years experience required 2
2007
Level I: “Quik Start”
22 credits
A. Safe Environment Initial Training 2
B.Certification Process Workshop 2
C. Getting Started as a Catechist(Echoes) 6
OR
Principles of Youth Ministry 6
D. Introduction to Sacred Scripture 6
E. Introduction to Basic Doctrine 6
Level II: Basic Catechist
24 credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Roles of the Catechist 6
C. The Person of the Catechist 6
D. Grade Level Methods 6
E. Catechist Retreat 4
Level III: Intermediate Catechist
31 credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Prayer and Spirituality 6
C. Introduction to the Learner 6
OR
Stages of Faith 6
D. Parish Class or Workshop 3
E. Specialized Methods -3 each 9
F. Retreat (4-6 hours in length) 3
G. 2 years experience required 2
Certification
2004
Level IV: Catechist
34 credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. New Testament Studies 6
C. Catholic Church 3
D. Liturgy 3
E. Sacraments 3
F. Catholic Social Teaching 3
G. Parish Class or Workshop 2
H. Specialized Methods2 each 6
I. Personal/Spiritual Growth Experience 2
J. 4 years experience required 4
Level V: Advanced Catechist
37credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Catholic Morality 6
C. Church History 3
D. Key Figures in the Old Testament 3
E. Specialized Methods 3 each 9
F. Electives: Choose 2 from the list 6
1. Apologetics
2. History of the Sacraments
3. Introduction to Stages of Faith4. Teaching Prayer in the Classroom
5. Prophets
6. Forms of Prayer
7. Cultural Diversity in Rel. Ed
8. Marrying Rel. Ed and Liturgy
G. Experience 5
H. Personal/Spiritual Growth Experience 3
Certification
2007
Level IV: Catechist
39credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. New Testament Studies 6
C. Catholic Church 3
D. Liturgy 3
E. Sacraments 3
F. Catholic Social Teaching 3
G. Parish Class or Workshop 3
H. Specialized Methods3 each 9
I. Personal/Spiritual Growth Experience 4
J. 3 years experience required 3
Level V: Advanced Catechist
40credits
A. Safe Environment Continuing Ed 2
B. Catholic Morality 6
C. Church History 6
E. Specialized Methods 3 each 9
F. Electives: Choose 3 from the list 9
1. Apologetics
2. Key Figures in the OT
3. History of the Sacraments
4. Epistles
5. Teaching Prayer in the Classroom 6. Prophets
7. Forms of Prayer
8. Cultural Diversity in Rel. Ed
9. Marrying Rel. Ed and Liturgy
10. 6 Tasks of Catechesis & NDC
11. Sacramental Guidelines for
Sacraments of Initiation
G. Experience 4
H. Personal/Spiritual Growth Experience 4
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