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 2013
St. Catherine's Parish, Pelham
Thursday Mornings 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
Catechetical Administration
This course teaches the nature of catechesis, the history of catechesis, its multi-cultural context as well as leadership styles, collaborative ministry and the communication and promotion of parish catechetical prograqms for all ages.
January 31 to March 21, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 12:30
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Nature of Catechesis
Jan. 31, 2013
taught by
Sr. Joan Curtin, CND
Director of Archdiocesan Catechetical Office
and
Development of Catechetical Ministry From Early Church to Present, Part 1
taught by
Maureen McKew
Director of Communications, Catechetical Office
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Development of Catechetical Ministry, Part 2
Feb. 7, 2013
taught by
Maureen McKew
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Catechesis, Culture and Inculturation
Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, 2013
taught by
Fr. Emile Frische
Millhill Fathers Missionary
Coordinator of Special Ministries, Archdiocese of New York
and Part of Leadership Team for Worldwide Marriage Encounter
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Collaborative Leadership
Feb. 28, 2013
taught by
Sr. Teresita Morse, RJM
Director of Formation for Religious Education Leaders
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Myers-Briggs Personality Types and Leadership Styles
March 7 and March 14, 2013
taught by
Sr. Barbara Szorenski, SC
Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Iona College
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Promotion of Parish Catechetical Program and its Personnel
March 21, 2013
taught by
Maureen McKew
History of the Sacraments
taught by
Mrs. Rita Ferrone, M. Div.
St. Catharine's Adult Learning Center, Pelham
Oct. 3 through Nov. 21, 2013
9:30 to 12:30
This course presents the theological and historical development of the seven Catholic Sacraments. It will be taught by Rita Ferrone, an award-winning writer and teacher of liturgy, catechesis and Christian Initiation. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Yale Divinity School. Rita Ferrone is the author of several books, including Liturgy: Sacrosanctum Concillium, which received the 2008 Catholic Press Award. She prepared the meditations for an evangelization program well-used by parishes called Living the Eucharist. Rita has taught this Advanced Catechetical Leadership Course before and was greatly appreciated by the students.
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
Email: Sr.Teresita.Morse@archny.org
