Vocation of a Catechist
WHY we are catechists
This is the first dimension of catechist formation. Being a catechist is a vocation. While catechists can begin their formation by taking any course outlined in the process, it is recommended that catechists begin with the "The Vocation of the Catechist".
Overview:
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The fundamentals of catechesis
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The call to serve the Church in the ministry of catechesis
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The roles of a catechist
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Being an effective witness
Courses
Live workshops - Workshops are presented by Archdiocesan staff. All participants receive a copy of the Catechist Backpack (Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press)
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We are currently unable to offer in-person courses.
COURSES WILL BE SCHEDULED SOON
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University of Dayton - Online program.
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Registration online directly through the University of Dayton, Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation.
Modules: Seminar 1.1 (Catechesis is...), Seminar 1.2 (Vocation of the Catechist)
CLICK HERE for a list of certificate courses offered THIS CYCLE.
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"To 'BE' catechists!
Not to 'work' as catechists.
Catechesis is a vocation:
'being a catechist', this is the vocation,
not 'working' as a catechist."
~ Pope Francis, Congress on Catechesis ~
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"The deepest dimension [of formation] refers to the very being of the catechist, to his/her human and christian dimension. Formation, above all else, must help him/her to mature as a person, a believer and an apostle." ~ GDC, 238
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"The formation, above all, nourishes the spirituality of the catechist, so that his/her activity springs in truth from his own witness of life." ~ GDC, 239
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Catechist Convocation
SAVE THE DATE: November 5-8, 2020!
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In order to achieve a certificate for the "Vocation of the Catechist" by attendance at the Catechist Convocation catechists must complete the following workshops:
1) The tasks of catechesis
2) The roles of the catechist
3) The vocation of the catechist
And another 3 workshops of their choice within this category.
Complete details will be available in the Convocation Brochure available in August 2020.
