Catechetical Leadership Program
CATECHETICAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
An academic program for Coordinators of Religious Education, it consists of courses in theology and catechetics as well as in catechetical administration. It is a necessary component of the certification process for the Coordinator.
All courses are 8 sessions of 3 hours each.
Classes are held once a week. Students should expect several hours of homework a week.
Christology
provides an overview of the Church's understanding of the person and mission of Jesus as revealed in the Scriptures and in the development of Christology in the history and tradition of the Church.
Morality
presents Catholic morality and explores the criteria for moral decision making.
Church History up to the Present
provides an exploration of the development of the Church as affected by sociological, political and historical factors.
Church Documents including Vatican Council II
presents an overview of the rich tradition of Church documents from the period of the early Church to the present, with a special emphasis on the Second Vatican Council
History of the Sacraments
examines the theological and the historical development of the seven Catholic sacraments
Development of the Christian Person
explores the development of the Christian person according to Catholic spirituality and human psychology.
Catechetical Administration
teaches the nature and history of catechesis and its multi-cultural context as well as leadership styles and collaborative ministry; developes skills for the promotion of parish catechetical programs for all ages. Some sessions are specialized for Coordinators of elementary religious education, youth ministry, adult faith formation and RCIA leaders
Communication Skills
teaches those skills necessary for effective parish catechetical administration, focusing on listening skills, interviewing, group management, effective oral and written communication, public speaking, conflict management.
Pre-requisites for admission into the Catechetical Leadership Program
Catechist Formation, Level I and Level II
Basic Leadership Training Course
Tuition for Program:
Each course is $ 350. Parish provides the tuition for its Coordinator.
Courses for 2011 - 2012
St. Catherine's Parish, Pelham
Thursday Mornings
Church Documents and Vatican Council II: a Series of Seminars
November, 2011 and January 2012
9:30 to 12:30
Classes will be on Thursdays, except Nov. 14, 21 and 28 which are Mondays
Overview of Church Documents
taught by Mr. Edward Mechmann
Nov. 10, 2011
Mr. Mechmann is the Director of Archdiocesan Safe Environment Office
Vatican Council II
taught by Sr. Kevin John Shields, OP
Nov. 14, 21 and 28, 2011 (Mondays)
Sr. Kevin John is the Regional Catechetical Director for Orange and Sullivan Counties
Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Social Justice Documents
taught by Ms Maureen McKew
Jan. 12 and 19, 2012
Ms. Maureen McKew is the Director of Communications
Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Catechetical Documents
taught by Sr. Joan Curtin, CND
Jan. 26, 2012
Sr. Joan is the Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
Christology Course
March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3, 2012
9:30 to 12:30
March 1, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 19, 26; May 3, 2012
9:30 to 12:30
taught by Mr. James Connell
Mr. James Connell is the Webmaster for the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
For more information or to register please contact:
Sr.Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Catechetical Leaders
1011 First Ave, Room 1879
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 371-1011 Ext. 2858
Fax: (212) 371-1011 ESrxt. 3482
Email: Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org
