Renewal of Certification

Renewal of Certification

• Certification is for a five year period after which it must be renewed.
• Renewal of Certification is based on the fulfillment of the requirements for renewal.
• Requirements for Renewal must be met each year during the 5-year certification period.

 
Requirements for Renewal of Certification
 

• 30 class hours in catechesis or theology over 5 years; attendance at the Catechetical Forum can provide up to 4 hours a year.
• Yearly attendance at a minimum of one spiritual renewal opportunity provided either by the Archdiocesan or the Regional Catechetical Office;  this day/evening or prayer is for the purpose of providing a forum for spiritual sharing among Catechetical Leaders.
• Regular attendance each year at Regional Catechetical Meetings; regular means attendance for at least 3/4ths of the meetings.
• Yearly attendance at a minimum of one professional formation seminar/workshop sponsored by the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office.  These seminars and workshops can be found listed in Basic Training and in Certification Events.
• Exercising catechetical leadership beyond the parish for the sake either of a deanery or the Archdiocese, such as serving on a committee, giving classes or workshops in a catechetical field, mentoring at the request of the Catechetical Office.
• Recommendation by the Regional Catechetical Director.
• Recommendation by the Certification Review Committee.
• Approval for Certification by the Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office.
   

N.B.  Developing and administering an excellent parish religious education program is NOT a requirement for Renewal of Certification.  It is the primary responsibility of the Director/Coordinator of Religious Education whether certified or not.

For more information please contact:

Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders of Religious Education
1011 First Ave, Room 1250
New York, NY 10022

Phone: 646-794-2858
Fax: (212) 980-1035
Email: [email protected]