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Catechist Formation and Certification
"When I teach Christ, He is at work."
(Bishop Sartain)
POLICY INFORMATION:
In Service to the Master
(Diocese of Joliet Catechist Certification - info and forms)
Ongoing formation in Catholic faith is essential to the ministry of the parish catechist.
This certification process is for:
- Religious Education catechists
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Catholic School teacher-catechists
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Youth Ministry catechists and group leaders
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Baptismal and Marriage preparation teams
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RCIA & adult sacrament preparation team members
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Home-schooling parents
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Anyone who leads others to learn about faith
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The Diocese of Joliet's Catechist Certification Program assists catechists to balance their formation. In Service to the Master describes the process:
- Foundational Certification is granted after 36 hours of study
- Advanced Certification is granted after an additional 24 hours of study
- Ongoing Recognition is awarded for every 18 hours of study within 3 years.
- NEW! University of Dayton VLCFF Online Certificate in Catechesis - Completion of Level 1 and Level 2, plus 5 hours of locally obtained "being" (spirituality) earns Foundational, Advanced and Ongoing DOJ Certification
Starting Out: Initial Formation Day
Certification begins with the diocesan Catchist Initial Formation Day experience or, for those from the Hispanic culture, Soy Catequista
2010 - 11 Catechist Initial Formation Days
August 10-11, 2010
New Catholic School Teachers only
(Pastoral Center)
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August 28 , 2010
St. Isidore, Bloomingdale
9 am - 1 pm
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September 11, 2010
St. Mary, Mokena
9 am - 1 pm |
September 11, 2010
St. Michael, Wheaton
9 am - 1 pm |
September 18, 2010
St Elizabeth Seton
Naperville
9 am - 1 pm |
September 25, 2010
St. Anne, Channahon
9 am - 1 pm |
September 25, 2010
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Darien
9 am - 1 pm |
October 1, 2010
St. Joseph, Addison
6pm to 10pm |
October 2, 2010
St Martin of Tours
Kankakee
9am to 1pm
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October 23, 2010
St John the Baptist
Joliet
9 am - 1 pm |
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Catechist Registration Form
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Check Out These Great Support Sites for Catechists!
Letter from REO Director Thomas Quinlan to Catechists
(WORD)* (PDF)*
* please note:
to download a file, right-click on a link and select "Save Target As..."
* please also note:
if you are asked for a User name and password, simply press Cancel
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