Format for Requesting Approval of Catechist Training Programs for Catechist Certification

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Parishes, regions and vicariates designing Catechist Formation programs or workshops should consult the following documents and directives in order to assure a coherent and faith-filled process for their catechists. Topics should not be chosen at random but developed with a formation plan in mind. The level and experience of the catechists must be recognized each time a program is presented to assure that spiritual, cognitive and pedagogical formation is taking place.

GCD - General Directory for Catechesis: Paragraphs 237 through 247
NCD - National Catechetical Directory: Sections 178, 181, and 215
Faith Lived--Faith Shared - Section 5 - Areas of Growth

In seeking approval for clock hours towards Catechist Certification, the following information is needed:

1.	TITLE or TOPIC of Program:
2.	DATE(S) (Including year):
3.	PLACE(S):
4.	TIME(S):
5.	PARTICIPANTS:

6. Who will be the Leader(s) of the session(s) of this program?

	Name	Current Theological Experience/Degrees
a.
b.

7. Give a full description of the topic area:

If the workshop/course is more than one evening, give a description of the content for each session:

8. Books, Documents, Audio-Visual Materials, other resources to be used:

9. Please attach a schedule and describe briefly the PROCESS to be followed in this program (i.e. film/discussion/talk/questions OR Personal reflection/Small Group Discussion/Presentation/Work Groups/HOme Reading Assignments, etc.):

10. What is the TOTAL NUMBER OF CLOCK HOURS towards catechist certification requested for this program?
Clock Hours

To which of the following Areas of Growth (cf. Section 5 of FAITH LIVED--FAITH SHARED) will the above total number of clock hours relate? (Please note, while an individual program may be all in one Area of Growth, a particular catechist should have a balanced training in all four areas. Indicate the number of hours in only those areas which apply.)

A. Catechist as Person: Clock Hours

B. Person Being Catechized: Clock Hours

C. Context and Process of Catechesis: Clock Hours

D. Message of Catechesis: Clock Hours

Who is the Contact Person for this program?

Phone Number of Contact Person:

The information on this accurately reflects the intended design of this program.

Name of Person Seeking Approval:
Title/Position:
Date:
Parish/School:
Address:
City/Town:
Zip Code:
Email Address: