ADULT FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
2009-2010
The Diocese of Houma/Thibodaux’s Adult Faith Formation Program consists of three levels of courses: Faith Enrichment, Proclaiming Our Faith, and Living Our Faith. Each level provides participants with an opportunity to grow deeper in their love for Jesus Christ through knowledge of His Word and His Church. Participation in the program is only $25 per year, plus the cost of books. How do I get my Catechist Certification? The Faith Enrichment Level of the Adult Faith Formation program is the entry level certification for Directors of Religious Education (DREs), or Coordinators of Religious Education (CREs), Catechists and Catholic School Teachers. The Faith Enrichment sessions and enrichment/synthesis activities and assignments must be completed within the year that it is begun in order to receive certification. Upon completion of the Faith Enrichment Level, Basic Catechist Certification is earned. DREs, CREs, Catechists and Catholic School Teachers are strongly encouraged to continue on to the Proclaiming Our Faith and Living Our Faith Levels in order to earn Master Catechist Certification. The Faith Enrichment Level This course of study for 2009-2010, will be offered at St. Hilary of Poitiers Parish in Mathews. Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $25.00 plus cost of books. Most parishes purchased extra copies of the textbook; check with your parish before purchasing a book from the publishers. The Faith Enrichment Level offers a comprehensive introduction to the Catholic faith. The course explains topics such as, the universal call to holiness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sacraments, prayer, and many others. The Faith Enrichment Level consists of 15 class sessions of two hours and 15 minutes each, held September 2009-March 2010. Individuals taking this course of study are asked to read the chapters in the text Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course from “The Didache Series,” prior to each class session. Topics Dates
| Components of Effective Teaching |
September 17, 2009 |
| The Call to Holiness and Prayer |
September 24, 2009 |
| Revelation and the Church |
October 8, 2009 |
| The Trinity and the Blessed Virgin Mary |
October 22, 2009 |
| Prayer Enrichment/Synthesis |
November 5, 2009 |
| The Old Testament |
November 19, 2009 |
| The New Testament |
December 3, 2009 |
| Scripture Enrichment/Synthesis |
December 17, 2009 |
| Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist |
January 7, 2010 |
| Penance, Freedom, and the Moral Virtues |
January 21, 2010 |
Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony,
and Holy Orders |
January 28, 2010 |
| Liturgical Enrichment/Synthesis |
February 4, 2010 |
| First, Second, and Third Commandments |
February 25, 2010 |
| Fourth through Tenth Commandments |
March 11, 2010 |
| Beatitudes - Outreach in Love/Synthesis |
March 25, 2010 |
Proclaiming Our Faith Level Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $25.00 (per year), plus cost of books. Completion of the Faith Enrichment Level is a pre-requisite to this level. The Proclaiming Our Faith Level is an intermediate level of adult faith formation that provides the participant with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. This level is a series of six courses: Scripture, Morality, Church History, Liturgy, Catholic Social Teaching, and Spirituality. Each course consists of three to six class sessions, two hours and 15 minutes each.
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Scripture
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6 Sessions
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Catholic Social Teaching
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3 Sessions
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Morality
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6 Sessions
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Spirituality
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6 Sessions
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Church History
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6 Sessions
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Liturgy
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6 Sessions
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The Proclaiming Our Faith Level builds upon the basic introduction to Catholicism offered by Faith Enrichment Level or Basic Catechist Certification for all who wish to grow in their faith through study and instruction. Each course in the Proclaiming Our Faith Level must be registered for separately. Course Offerings 2009-2010
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COURSES
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DATES
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LOCATION/INSTRUCTOR
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Spirituality
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August 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009
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Father Shenan Boquet
Location: Christ the Redeemer
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Liturgy
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January 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 2010
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Father Josh Rodrigue
Location: St. Anthony-Bayou Black
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Living Our Faith Level Time: 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: $25.00 (per year), plus cost of books. Completion of the Faith Enrichment Level is a pre-requisite to this level. The Living Our Faith Level is an advanced level of adult faith formation that provides the participant with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith while learning practical ways to apply that knowledge to ministry. The Living Our Faith Level consists of nine topics each consisting of three to six sessions of two hours and fifteen minutes each. Some courses will be offered in a Saturday workshop format.
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Scripture
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6 Sessions
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Vatican II Documents
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6 Sessions
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Church History
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6 Sessions
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Theology of the Body
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6 Sessions
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Christology
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6 Sessions
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Pastoral Theology
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3 Sessions
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Administration
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3 Sessions
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Theological Studies
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3 Sessions
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Canon Law
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3 Sessions
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The Living Our Faith Level may be taken simultaneously with the Proclaiming Our Faith Level. Course Offerings 2009-2010
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COURSES
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DATES
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LOCATION/INSTRUCTOR
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Administration
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October 7, 21, 28, 2009
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Kate Theriot
Deacon Vic Bonnaffee
Location: Christ the Redeemer
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Theological Studies
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October 17, 2009,
9:00am-3:00pm
The Theological Studies class is offered in a Saturday workshop format. The cost to attend this workshop is $25.
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Dr. Chris Baglow
Dr. David Liberto
Dr. Brant Pitre
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PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH AND LIVING OUR FAITH LEVELS
COURSE OFFERINGS 2009-2010
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COURSE
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DATES
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INSTRUCTOR/LOCATION
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Spirituality
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August 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009
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Father Shenan Boquet
Location: Christ the Redeemer
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Administration
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October 7, 21, 28, 2009
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Kate Theriot
Deacon Vic Bonnaffee
Location: Christ the Redeemer
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Theological Studies
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October 17, 2009, 9:00-3:30pm
The Theological Studies class is offered in a Saturday workshop format. The cost to attend this workshop is $25.
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Dr. Brant Pitre
Dr. David Liberto
Dr. Chris Baglow
Location: TBA
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Liturgy
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January 20, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 2010
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Father Josh Rodrigue
Location: St. Anthony—Bayou Black
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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Office of Religious Education Basic Catechist Certification Faith Enrichment Level 2009 - 2010 Paper Requirements After each Faith Enrichment session students will be required to complete a paper answering two questions related to that session. Each paper must be double spaced, using 12 pt font, and must be a minimum of 1 page. Papers are due at the following Synthesis session. Attendance Policy In order to receive basic catechist certification you must attend all sessions of the Faith Enrichment Level within the 2009-2010 series. If you are absent from any of these classes, you will be allowed to purchase a copy of the DVD recording for $5.00 (a maximum of 2 sessions). To receive credit for attending, you will have 3 weeks from the date of the missed class to complete and submit the questions related to that session. Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Office of Religious Education Master Catechist Certification Proclaiming Our Faith and Living Our Faith Levels 2009 - 2010 Paper Requirements After each course students will be required to complete a take home test or paper. Each paper must be double spaced, using 12 pt font, and must be a minimum of 2 pages. Papers or tests are due to the Office of Religious Education 2 weeks after the last session of the course. Attendance Policy In order to receive master catechist certification you must attend all sessions of the Proclaiming Our Faith and Living Our Faith Levels. If you are absent from any of the sessions, you will be allowed to purchase a copy of the DVD recording for $5.00 (a maximum of 1 session per course). To receive credit for attending, you will have 2 weeks from the date of the missed session to complete and submit a 1 page reflection paper on the topic of that session.. Maintaining Certification In order to retain certification once it is received, each catechist should complete three credits each year. One means of doing so is to attend “Theological Studies Day” (Religious Education Day) offered each year by the Office of Religious Education. All participants are highly encouraged to attend “Theological Studies Day” on October 17, 2009. Separate registration is required for this event. Other ways of maintaining certification are to take classes offered in individual parishes or to continue to the next level of certification. In order to be certified at each level, you must attend all scheduled sessions for the specific area. |
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