Level One Online

These courses are required for Level One if you are taking courses online.

PRAYER AND SPIRITUALITY:  presents the mission and vocation of the parish catechist, the norms and history of catechesis, an understanding of prayer and the ways of Catholic Christian prayer, the meaning and practice of the faith, the stages of faith growth and the distinction between faith, belief, doctrine, and theology.  (Offered through Sakai/iEcho)
 
METHODOLOGY: choose one of the following depending on what level the catechist teaches:

• METHODOLOGY FOR ELEMENTARY CATECHESIS: presents the Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis, Grades Kindergarten to Six, the effects of culture on catechesis, the creation of an effective teaching environment, methods for positive discipline, effective lesson planning, stages of moral, intellectual, social and faith development, ways of meeting the needs of the special child, the effects of media on catechesis and the use of media in teaching. (Offered through Sakai/iEcho)

 

• METHODOLOGY FOR ADOLESCENT CATECHESIS: presents the characteristics of the adolescent learner; prayer for adolescents; the Archdiocesan Guidelines for Catechesis, Grades Seven and Eight, creative approaches for adolescent catechesis, the role of parents in adolescent catechesis, sacramental catechesis for adolescents, and effective approaches in teaching human sexuality.  (Offered through Sakai/iEcho)

AN INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLICISM: This course will introduce students to the multifaceted nature of Catholicism in a historical framework. Students will be introduced to key concepts such as the meaning of faith, the nature of revelation, the analogy of faith, the concept of social salvation, and an awareness of the Church as a "mystery." In short, the course will help students to see the connection between their lives as Catholics and a God who uses history as a form of communication, who becomes incarnate, and who forms a sacramental community of faith. ( Offered through Enlighten from Fordham University)

UNDERSTANDING THE HOLY SCRIPTURE: This course will introduce students to basic concepts that are necessary for reading Holy Scripture. The students will learn how the books of scripture were comprised, the various types of scripture, and how the early Church chose books for inclusion in the Bible. The relationship between Holy Scripture and the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the life of the individual believer will be treated in the latter part of the course. ( Offered through Enlighten from Fordham University)

UNVEILING THE SACRAMENTS: This course will explain the meaning of a sacramental worldview and its significance for human happiness. Students will receive a brief history as to the development of the seven sacraments and particular instruction on the history and spiritual significance of each sacrament. Particular attention will be paid to baptism and Eucharist. ( Offered through Enlighten from Fordham University)