Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Catholic Schools Office
CATECHIST CERTIFICATION OPTIONS

There are several ways to obtain certification for Parish Catechists, Adult Faith Formation Catechist, RCIA team members and Catholic School Catechists.  Listed below are a few acceptable methods.

Live Presentations Video Assisted Courses Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation  (VLCFF)
University of Dayton

  • Participate in a small group process

  • Date and time set by the facilitator

  • Video presentation and discussion material provided

  • Written assignment is requested for completion.

 

VLCFF Course Title

  1. Catholic Beliefs

  2. Introduction to Scripture

  3. Old Testament and New Testament*

  4. Intro to Christian Morality

  5. Jesus

  6. Advanced Catholic Social Teaching

  7. Introduction to Liturgy

  8. Sacraments

  9. Church History I and II*

  10. Ecclesiology:  Beginnings of the Church;
    Ecclesiology:  Pilgrim Church;
    Ecclesiology:  Reframing Church**

 Archdiocesan Course Title
  1. Basic Beliefs
  2. Introduction to Scripture
  3. Hebrew and Christian Scriptures
  4. Christian Morality
  5. Jesus

  6. Justice and Peace

  7. Liturgy and Rites

  8. Sacraments
  9. Church History
  10. Church:  Vision, Mission, Ministry
  
* Both courses must be taken in order to fulfill all the learning objectives established by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.
** All three courses fulfill all the learning objectives established by the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for Church History AND
     Church: Vision, Mission, Ministry
 

 

Office of Evangelization and Catechesis

Archdiocese of Cincinnati

 Catholic Schools Office

updated on December 30, 2009