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 WHAT IS FOSTERING FAITH?
Fostering Faith Catechist Certification (FFCC), program leading to Archdiocesan Catechist Certification, assists catechists, who work with children, teens or adults, by deepening the knowledge and skills needed for the catechetical ministry.
WHAT IS A COURSE?
A Fostering Faith Certification Course consists of ten clock hours in a particular area of study. There are five courses in Fostering Faith. Most sites offer the ten hours spread our over four weeks (2.5 hours each night). You’ll notice that some sites, however, are offering the option of completing the course in two weeks (5 hours each day).
WHO PARTICIPATES IN FOSTERING FAITH CATECHIST CERTIFICATION?
FFCC is primarily for catechists who work with children, teens or adults in parish or school settings, but FFCC courses are also open to any adults who wish to further.
HOW DOES FFCC SERVE THE DIVERSE ETHNIC COMMUNITIES OF CHICAGO?
In addition to providing quality presentations at many convenient locations, FFCC also offers courses in three languages (English, Polish and Spanish) as well as sites that are open to all but serve from a unique cultural perspective such as the Catching the Spirit sites (Afro-centric perspective). Presenters at these sites represent the gifted catechetical expertise of the particular ethnic community while participants bring with them the rich experience and traditions of their culture.
WHAT IS CATCHING THE SPIRIT?
Fostering Faith / Catching the Spirit addresses the vision of catechesis for the Black Catholic community.
WHAT IS FOSTERING FAITH / "WYCHOWUJĄC W WIERZE"?
Studium Katechetyczne jest przeznaczone dla tych, którzy chcieliby uzyskać archidiecezjalny certyfikat katechetyczny upoważniający do nauczania katechezy w szkołach, ale jest to również wspaniała możliwość dla wszystkich, którzy chcieliby pogłębić swoją wiarę.
WHAT IS FOSTERING FAITH / "FOMENTANDO LA FE"?
Fostering Faith/Fomentado la Fe está diseñado para formar a todos los/as catequistas parroquiales desde la perspectiva y visión hispana.
WHO ARE THE PRESENTERS?
The faculty for FFCC includes coordinators from the Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, parish Directors of Religious Education, and parish Pastoral Ministers with expertise in the various curriculum areas.
DO I HAVE TO BRING ANYTHING?
Students are always welcome (but not required) to bring a Bible, a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and a notebook/ paper and pen for taking notes.
WHO SUBMITS THE RECORDS FOR CATECHIST CERTIFICATION?
The individual students keep attendance records on the Parish Catechist Formation Log (available on the OFCYM website). Students notify the parish catechetical leader (DRE, CRE or CYM) when the five FFCC courses, ten hours each, have been completed. The catechetical leader submits application for catechists to the OFCYM.
WHAT IS THE CATECHIST OF CERTIFICATION RENEWAL PROCESS?
All catechists are required to renew their certification every five years following initial certification. Catechist are required to complete fifty hours of ongoing formation over a period of five years, ten hours in each curriculum area to renew their certification. At the time of renewal, the catechetical leader sends the appropriate records of formation and applications with a five dollar certification renewal fee.
Our prayer is that you may be inspired to enthusiastically proclaim the Word of God!
The Staff of the Archdiocesan Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry
FOSTERING FAITH PROGRAM AT SAINT GILES - YEAR 2011-2012
St Giles Parish will host three Fostering Faith courses this year. Each course consists of four consecutive presentations to be held on Tuesday Evenings from 7 to 9 pm in Gleeson Building / Room 306 or advised below.
COURSE II - Church and the Profession of Faith: CREED
October 4, 2011
October 11, 2011
October 18, 2011
October 25, 2011
COURSE III - The Liturgy of the Church: Sacraments & Prayer
January 10, 2012
January 17, 2012
January 24, 2012
January 31, 2012
COURSE IV - Life in Christ: Catholic Morality
May 1, 2012
May 8, 2012
May 15, 2012
May 22, 2012
Meets the fourth Monday of the month from 7:30 to 9 pm.
Each month we will gather to discuss the book or chapter we have read
and explore what implications there are to our own faith as Catholic Christian adults.
Our first gathering on Monday, October 24th in the Gleeson Building
We have discussed a few possible tracks for this year:
Track One - Spiritual enrichment utilizing the series: Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton.
Track Two - Reflection the upcoming Sunday’s scripture utilizing the text: At Home with the Word.
Track Three - Read and discuss the book: Will There Be Faith by Thomas Groome.
PLEASE EMAIL MARYELLEN WITH YOUR PREFERRED TRACK by Wednesday, September 28th and we will go with the majority!!!!
ALL WEBINARS ARE LOCATED ON THE CATECHIST JOURNEY WEBSITE:
www.catechistjourney.org
DIRECTED SELF-STUDY GROUP please select one of the nine webinars below to view.
Once you have viewed the webinar, write up a summation of:
- What was covered?
- Why this information is helpful to you as a catechist?
- How you plan to implement the information presented in the webinar?
Summations need to be emailed to MaryEllen to mecasselman@stgilesparish.org no later than First Wednesday of the month.
Getting Started as a Catechist Series:
- Primary Age Children
- Intermediate Age Children
- Junior High and High School Students
- Roman Missal Changes
- “Practice Makes Catholic”
- Leading Prayer as a Catechist
- Preparing for Advent: A Webinar
- Making Lent Simple, but Not Easy
- Growing as a Catechist
 
 
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