Catechist Ongoing Formation

There are many options for ongoing formation for catchist certification credit. Local events, online learning and more can qualify, as long as the catechist is a learner. (Please consult with your local Director of Religious Education, Principal or Youth Minister for more information.) After participating in faith formation, Catechists & teacher-catechists should turn in a Catechists Record of Formation form to their local DRE or principal.

LEARN ONLINE!!

Dayton Online or Virtual Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) offers affordable faith formation courses anytime and anywhere via the internet. Learners can connect and grow through the opportunity to share faith with others from all over the world. Because we are a “partnership Diocese”, tuition in most cases is only $40 (textbooks additional, though some reading is available online). 5-week courses are the equivalent of 10 DOJ Catechist Certification hours, 3-week seminars = 5 hours.

Visit University of Dayton website for information and schedules.

GENERATIONS OF FAITH PARISH?

Online learning is available at the GOF website in the Training Center. Your time spent in completion of these short online courses can be submitted to your local director of religious education or youth minister for catechist certification credit!

LEARN IN YOUR AREA !

Click here for local Parish Adult Faith Formation Events.

LOCAL CATECHIST FORMATION EVENTS

ARE YOU A YOUNG ADULT? (Late teens, 20's or 30's)

Click here for Theology on Tap presentations in your area.

The Diocese of Joliet Office of Ministry Formation offers General Ministry Workshops for all members of the Diocese of Joliet. These workshops are open to you as catechists to continue your faith formation and provide opportunities to apply these workshops toward your Catechist Certification requirements.
http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/omf/otherPrograms.asp

The Diocese of Joliet Peace and Social Justice Ministry seeks to promote the gospel of peace and social justice through its programs and ministries. Check their website for special initiatives and programs. Participation at an event can be entered as hours for catechist credit. To learn about upcoming events, visit the Peace and Social Justice news page. View left column and scroll down for a list of events. Don't miss the 2008-09 Peace and Justice Institute events!

VIDEO LEARNING

Echoes of Faith - Catechist Formation Video Series
Special pricing from the publisher, RCL: (WORD)* (PDF)*
Echoes of Faith is also available for rental from the REO media center.

DIOCESE OF JOLIET MEDIA CENTER -
The Media Center of the REO serves the catechetical needs of lifelong formation in the Diocese of Joliet. Through its various resources, the center assists parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies in providing the foundations for effective faith formation. Click here for more information.