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Catechist Formation at St. Thomas More

The Diocese of Raleigh program for the formation of catechists has two components:

  1. The Pre-Service Certificate
  2. The Basic Certificate of Competence

The Pre-Service Certificate

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The Diocese is concerned that all new catechists are given knowledge of the methods and skills they will need to begin their ministry. This course will last 12 hours and is built around the book, The Catechist’s Toolbox by Joe Paprocki (Loyola Press). We have copies of this book available; free to St. Thomas More catechists, $5 to others. The program will be offered in two-hour segments between September and December 2010.

Participants may attend on:

  • Tuesday evenings, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Upper School Room 5), or
  • Thursday mornings, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Room 110, and Nursery)
1. Sep 28 Oct 7 The Vocation of the Catechist
2. Oct 12 Oct 28 The Learner and the Learning Environment
3. Oct 26 Nov 4 Classroom Management
4. Nov 16 Nov 18 Effective Teaching
5. Nov 30 Dec 2 Leading Prayer and Loving Scripture
6. Dec 14 Dec 16 Using Textbooks and Technology

Register here for the Catechists Methods and Skills course 

New catechists must also complete Safe Environment Training, which must be registered for separately.

The Basic Certificate of Competence

The Diocese wishes all catechists to acquire a solid grounding in Catholic doctrine, and it therefore is providing the following 6 courses of 12 hours over a 3 year cycle:

2010-2011 Liturgy (Fall) Sacraments (Spring)
2011-2012 Morality (Fall) Christian Prayer (Spring)
2012-2013 Creed (Fall) Scripture (Spring)

 

Further information can be found at the  Diocesan Catechetical Institute web page.

An Introduction to Liturgy and Worship

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The Catechetical Institute course on Liturgy consists of six two hour sessions, on:

  • Thursday evenings (7:00 PM to 9:00PM) in Room 110 or
  • Saturday mornings (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM) in Room 110
1. Sep 23 Sep 25 The Celebration of the Christian Mystery
2. Oct 7 Oct 9 The Work of the Holy Trinity
3. Oct 28 Oct 30 Celebrating the Church’s Liturgy
4. Nov 4 Nov 13 Understanding the Mass – Part I
5. Nov 18 Nov 20 Understanding the Mass – Part II
6. Dec 2 Dec 4 Liturgical Ministers and Liturgy of the Hours

 

LSG3The textbook for the program is Liturgy with Style and Grace by Gabe Huck and Gerald Chinchar, price $12, which the parish will order. The course is free to St. Thomas More parish catechists and school teachers, and $20 to all others.

Registration here for An Introduction to Liturgy and Worship

Registration for Safe Environment Training

Background Check Form

Please download and print the Criminal Background Check form, and return it to Maria Del Rosario at the St. Thomas More parish office for processing.

Safe Environment Initial Training

Participants are asked to book their places online or by calling or emailing MJ Krafte, at 942-6223

Safe Environment Renewal after Five years

Contact Maria Del Rosario (942-6247) for details of renewal of certification.