Online Basic Catechist Formation Courses in California

Catechists will review key tenets of the Catholic faith in regard to God’s ongoing revelation and the nature of our response, Sacred Scripture, the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds, and the centrality of Christ in all catechesis, as well as the Church as mystery, both human and divine, and explore how Mary and the saints are honored and remembered. 

Catechists will examine the role of initiating and ongoing catechesis, learn about the catechumenate process, compare catechesis and evangelization, learn of the influences of cultures, and trace the history of catechesis. 

Catechists will review the elements, richness, and meaning of liturgy and the sacraments. 

Catechists will review the purpose of prayer and explore various styles of prayer. 

Catechists will articulate that all are part of a community of believers called by Baptism to witness, worship, and serve. 

Catechists will understand the primary task of evangelization as a clear proclamation of the Word as the Person of Jesus and the giving witness to the Good News. 

Catechists will recognize and respect the broad diversity of Catholic traditions. 

Catechists will articulate the work of the Holy Spirit in catechesis, become proficient in developing lessons, and become familiar with the variety of resources available for catechetical lessons. 

Catechists will review key tenets of the Catholic faith in regard to God’s ongoing revelation and the nature of our response, Sacred Scripture, the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds, and the centrality of Christ in all catechesis, as well as the Church as mystery, both human and divine, and explore how Mary and the saints are honored and remembered. 

Catechists will examine the role of initiating and ongoing catechesis, learn about the catechumenate process, compare catechesis and evangelization, learn of the influences of cultures, and trace the history of catechesis. 

Catechists will review the elements, richness, and meaning of liturgy and the sacraments. 

Catechists will review the purpose of prayer and explore various styles of prayer. 

Catechists will articulate that all are part of a community of believers called by Baptism to witness, worship, and serve. 

Catechists will understand the primary task of evangelization as a clear proclamation of the Word as the Person of Jesus and the giving witness to the Good News. 

Catechists will recognize and respect the broad diversity of Catholic traditions. 

Catechists will articulate the work of the Holy Spirit in catechesis, become proficient in developing lessons, and become familiar with the variety of resources available for catechetical lessons.