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Catechetical Coordinator Program

Catechetical Coordinator: Certification of Catechetical Coordinator

  • Intended for those seeking employment and/or leadership at the parish level.
  • Prerequisite, Lay Leadership program or equivalent
  • 1-year program of academics and formation
  • Held in person only, sites TBD.
Parish Ministry Programs

Lay Leadership

Catechetical Coordinator
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Elizabeth Madeo, Program Coordinator

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This program is designed for people seeking to:

  • Grow in their faith and spirituality.
  • Grow as human persons in the Divine Image as a Missionary Disciple.
  • Engage in deep, systematic study of Christology/Evangelization, Ecclesiology/Mission, followed up a comprehensive Capstone of Skills for Parish Ministers.
  • Take classes with top scholars and Archdiocesan leaders, including faculty from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake.
  • Develop confidence and practical skills for active participation in the life of the Church.
  • Participate in a cohort, learning in a supportive community and building valuable relationships with other Catholics who are passionate about their faith.

Academic Overview:

Classes consist of lecture, small and large group discussions as well as written integration assignments. While this is a non-graded program, students are evaluated at the end of each course as to their successful completion and comprehension of the content, both academically as well as personally and pastorally.

Classes meet weekly on Monday evenings throughout the academic year. Central Location is TBD based on student location. 

Academic Courses include:

  • Christology/Evangelization
  • Ecclesiology/Mission
  • Pastoral Theology

Formation Component:

“IGNITE”
October 19th, 2024
Summary: We will kick off the year of formation days with an amazing National Speaker who will encourage and ignite your faith journey while sharing joy and laughter to remind you who God has made you to be. 

“ACCOMPANIMENT”
November 16th, 2024 
Summary: Chaplaincy teaches us so many great skills on how to accompany.  How can these same skills be used within our parishes and ministries?

“LAITY: A GIFT FOR THE WORLD”
December 7th, 2024
Summary: Together we’ll explore the theological roots of the laity’s call to serve in the World and suggest potential responses to support their mission beyond the Church.

FORMATION DAYS-SPRING 2025

“THE PEDAGOGY OF JESUS: MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP WITH YOUNG ADULTS”
February 1st, 2025 
Summary: Unpacking the potential for full formation of Young Adults by using Jesus’s ministry model and personal examples. 

“SYNODALITY: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, SEEKING UNITY”
February 22, 2025
Summary: Celebrate the rich diversity within our faith communities while striving towards unity through the principles of synodality.

“OUT OF THE LAB AND INTO THE CHAPEL”
March 29, 2025
Summary: We’ll explore how the rich tradition of the sciences can beautifully enhance our shared Catholic faith and enrich one’s personal spiritual journey.

“MINISTRY AS A SECOND CAREER”
April 26, 2025
Summary: How to intertwine and align your charisms and gifts when a call to professional lay ministry becomes your career. 

END OF THE YEAR GATHERING:
Date TBD
Day of Reflection/ Summer Book Discussion

Convocation
May 3rd, 2025

The formation process engages students in the four dimensions of ministry formation: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral.

All students begin the year with an Orientation Day on August 25, 2024 and an Opening Retreat weekend September 13 – 14, 2024.

In addition to the annual retreat, participants join together on one Saturday each month for a Formation Day of prayer, input, and reflection. Many graduates reflect upon Formation Days with fond memories of insightful conversation, intellectual growth, and a renewed sense of belonging. These monthly Formation Days begin with Mass at 8:30 am and conclude at 3:30 pm.

Formation Activities Include:

  • Opening Retreat
  • Formation Days
    • The Dimensions of Formation
    • Human Formation I & II
    • Spiritual Formation I & II
    • Intellectual Formation
    • Pastoral Communication Skills for Ministry
    • Pastoral Formation
    • Catholic Identity
  • Summer Weekend Intensive