1. Catechist Certification
By Julie Novy
Diocese of Belleville Coordinator of Catechist Certification

2. The certification program is designed to include all the formational components that Jesus used to teach his Apostles in addition we added Scripture and Catechesis/Culture

3. The Systematic approach that we took when designing the certification process really emphasizes the building block/lifelong learner/conversion approach. As you can see form the diagram below, the certification process is based on a tiered approach.

4. Apprentice (The Foundation)
The Role of the Catechist
Echoes of Faith 3.0 (online) – TODAY
The Spirituality of a Catechist
Joy of Being a Catechist
Apprentice Form – DUE February 28th, 2017

5. Tier I EOFP 3.0 Twelve hours of Electives
Catechetics: Methodology
Introduction to Scripture
Introduction to the Catholic Creed
Introduction to Liturgy and the Sacraments
Introduction to Morality
Introduction to Christian Prayer
Twelve hours of Electives
Tier I Form – DUE February 28th, 2018

6. Tier II A Formational/ Catholic Retreat experience.
Within the silence and beauty of a retreat center the following topics will be incorporated:
Varieties of Catholic Prayer including Liturgy of the Hours and Lectio Divina
Saints as Inspiration for Prayer
Prayer and Contemplation
The Person and Teachings of Jesus
The Human need for Sabbath and Retreat
Forming Habits for Spiritual Growth
The retreat will usually be offered in an overnight format from 10:00AM to 4:00pm the next day. Occasionally it will be offered in a three day format from 9:00am to 3:00 pm each day
Six hours of electives
Tier II Form – DUE February 28th, 2019

7. Tier III - V Tier III Tier IV Tier V Twelve hours of Electives
Engaging Parents in their Child’s Catechesis I
Overview of the New Testament
Trinity
Sacraments of Initiation
Social Justice
History of Christian Spirituality
Twelve hours of Electives
Tier IV
Faith Growth in Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Overview of the Old Testament
The Four Marks of the Church
Sacraments of Healing
Moral Teachings on Human Sexuality
Praying the Psalms
Tier V
Catechesis, Ecumenism and the Inter-Faith Dialogue
The Gospels
Communion of Saints and Resurrection of the Body
Sacraments of Vocation
Virtues
Being a Leader of Prayer

8. Elective Credit Hours Book Reviews/Reflections
Approved List
3-5 pages
Convention – 3 credit hours
Group Studies/In-services
Adult Faith Formation
Diocese
Parish
Self-study
Online Webinars
Degree Programs

9. Elective Credit Hours Book Reviews/Reflections
Approved List
3-5 pages
Convention – 3 credit hours
Group Studies/In-services
Adult Faith Formation
Diocese
Parish
Self-study
Online Webinars
Degree Programs

10. Questions jnovy@diobelle.org
By Julie Novy
Diocese of Belleville Coordinator of Catechist Certification
Webpage:
diobelle.net