Eparchy of Saint Josaphat

Manor College on-line Catechist certificate & Academic Program

Manor College offers an online certification program with a concentration in the Holy Tradition of Eastern Christianity, providing catechists and interested faithful an opportunity to explore more deeply the treasury of Eastern Christendom.

http://www.manor.edu/coned/eastern.htm

The following on-line courses are provided here for adult enrichment purposes. Academic and Continuing Education Credit versions are available as part of the Manor program. These will open in a new window and provide navigation to slides and student notes for six lectures each.

Eastern Catholic Church History

The Old Testament a Byzantine Perspective

Catechist Formation Certification

The purpose of the Eparchial Catechist Certificate program is to establish minimum standards for a theological, spiritual and catechetical background. Anyone endeavoring to share their faith with children and youth in the catechetical ministry of the Ukrainian Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma is encouraged to complete the various levels of certification. The program utilizes the ECDD Catechist Formation books and NCCL's Echoes of Faith video-assisted catechist formation methodology tapes. The program also incorporates the continued the on-going faith formation of the catechist though prayer, retreated and renewal programs. This program recognizes the importance of catechetical leadership and, therefore, establishes standards for those in administration as well as those teaching. Catechists fulfilling their various levels of certification will be awarded their certificates at the annual Eparchial Convention.

Basic Catechist Certificate

• Basic Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours) provides an overview of Eastern Catholic Tradition and practice. Courses: "Streams of living Water " and "Life and Worship."

• Catechetical Methods (12 hours) offers the practical ways and means to creatively pass on the faith to students. Courses: "Introduction to the Learner ."

• Faith Formation provides a prayerful experience to develop one's own personal relationship with God. This course supports the premise that you teach who you are. Courses: "Discerning Your Call" and "Getting started as a Catechist."

Intermediate Catechist Certificate

• Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours). Courses: "Eyes of Faith " and "Shown to be be Holy."

• Catechetical Methods (12 hours). Courses: "Methods for grades 5 and 6 " (or appropriate grade video).

• Faith Formation. Courses: "Roles of the Catechist."

Advanced Catechist Certificate

• Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours). Courses: "The Old Testament " and "To the Ends of the Earth."
• Catechetical Methods (12 hours). Courses: "Catechesis: Forming a People 1 & 2."
• Faith Formation. Courses: "The person of Catechist."

Master Catechist Certificate

• Academic Degree (in Theology or equivalent)
• Completion of all ECDD courses
• Annual participation in Religious Education Conference


		Manor College on-line Catechist certificate & Academic Program Manor College offers an online certification program with a concentration in the Holy Tradition of Eastern Christianity, providing catechists and interested faithful an opportunity to explore more deeply the treasury of Eastern Christendom. http://www.manor.edu/coned/eastern.htm The following on-line courses are provided here for adult enrichment purposes. Academic and Continuing Education Credit versions are available as part of the Manor program. These will open in a new window and provide navigation to slides and student notes for six lectures each. Eastern Catholic Church History The Old Testament a Byzantine Perspective Catechist Formation Certification The purpose of the Eparchial Catechist Certificate program is to establish minimum standards for a theological, spiritual and catechetical background. Anyone endeavoring to share their faith with children and youth in the catechetical ministry of the Ukrainian Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma is encouraged to complete the various levels of certification. The program utilizes the ECDD Catechist Formation books and NCCL's Echoes of Faith video-assisted catechist formation methodology tapes. The program also incorporates the continued the on-going faith formation of the catechist though prayer, retreated and renewal programs. This program recognizes the importance of catechetical leadership and, therefore, establishes standards for those in administration as well as those teaching. Catechists fulfilling their various levels of certification will be awarded their certificates at the annual Eparchial Convention. Basic Catechist Certificate • Basic Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours) provides an overview of Eastern Catholic Tradition and practice. Courses: "Streams of living Water " and "Life and Worship." • Catechetical Methods (12 hours) offers the practical ways and means to creatively pass on the faith to students. Courses: "Introduction to the Learner ." • Faith Formation provides a prayerful experience to develop one's own personal relationship with God. This course supports the premise that you teach who you are. Courses: "Discerning Your Call" and "Getting started as a Catechist." Intermediate Catechist Certificate • Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours). Courses: "Eyes of Faith " and "Shown to be be Holy." • Catechetical Methods (12 hours). Courses: "Methods for grades 5 and 6 " (or appropriate grade video). • Faith Formation. Courses: "Roles of the Catechist." Advanced Catechist Certificate • Eastern Catholic Tradition (24 hours). Courses: "The Old Testament " and "To the Ends of the Earth." • Catechetical Methods (12 hours). Courses: "Catechesis: Forming a People 1 & 2." • Faith Formation. Courses: "The person of Catechist." Master Catechist Certificate • Academic Degree (in Theology or equivalent) • Completion of all ECDD courses • Annual participation in Religious Education Conference

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