Catechist Formation and Certification
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There are two types of certification.
BASIC Certification: Basic certification includes thirty hours of coursework within the domains below. Any person who holds a BA/MA in Theology, an MA in Catholic School Leadership and/or is a member of a religious community, qualifies for Basic Certification.
RENEWAL Certification: After receiving a Basic Certification, renew a minimum of 10 hours every year within the domains below. -
Catechesis Domains Four Pillars
Creed
Mary
Saints
Tradition
Scripture
The Trinity
The Church
Life of Christ
Nicene/ ApostlesSacraments
Liturgy
Worship
Sacramentality
Rites and Rituals
Structure of the Mass
Sacraments of Healing
Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of CommunionMorality
Virtues
Beatitudes
Social Justice
Works of Mercy
The Commandments
Conscience Formation
Moral Decision Making
Dignity of the Human PersonPrayer
Rosary
Adoration
Evangelization
Leading Prayer
Forms of Prayer
Common Prayers
The Lord's Prayer
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Types of Certification
Model Blended:
Virtual and/or in personFaith Formation Days Description Participants register on the appropriate websites, choose an offered course and set their own schedule. (PLC’s recommended)Utah Catholic Schools and the Diocese of Salt Lake City host Faith Formation days.Examples BASIC (30 Hours)
- Teach in Christ
Building the Kingdom through Knowledge and Faith
(8 weeks)
(Beginner to Advanced/ $125 ) - STEP: Foundations of Catholic Belief
(Intermediate to Advanced / $99) - FORMED
Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained
(26 sessions,meet in person every 4th session)
(Beginner to Advanced / $85) - ECHOES OF FAITH
RENEWAL (10 Hours)
- My Catholic Faith Delivered
13 Courses / Registration - Teach in Christ
5 Hour Online Courses - STEP Courses
Choose from any Course offered - Book Study
Pre Approved Books
Book Summary Form
FAITH FORMATION DAYS: (RENEWAL)
- Utah Catholic Conference
(fka Pastoral Congress/tbd) - Salt Lake City Diocesan
Advent / Lenten Retreats (tbd) - Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (tbd)
- Las Vegas Diocesan Conference (tbd)
- Diocese of Reno Annual Conference (tbd)
- National Catholic Education Association Convention (tbd)
- On-site adult only retreat provided by parish.
- FOCUS / SEEK Conference
- Teach in Christ