The Echoes of Faith series has fifteen on-line training options. Below is a list of these with the number of hours offered in each dimension for each course. The diocese is covering the cost of these courses for you. So if you like to study on your own time and are willing to work toward certification in this manner, we are happy to assist. To complete one of these studies, contact Deacon Jay VanHoosier at jay.vanhoosier@pastoral.org for the necessary access code and instructions. Happy studying!
Echoes of Faith Courses Certification Dimension Hours
Creed: We Believe 1 hour in Content/1 hour Catechist
Basic Church History 2 hours in Content
Catechist as Minister 1 hour in Catechist/1 hour in Pastoral
Catholic Social Teaching 1 hour in Content/1 hour Catechist
Ecclesiology 2 hours in Content
Getting Started as Catechist 1 hour in Catechist/1 hour in Pastoral
Grade Specific Methodology 2 hours in Pastoral
Introduction to Scripture 2 hours in Content
The Learner 2 hours in Pastoral
The Mass 2 hours in Content
Morality 2 hours in Content
Overview of the Sacraments 2 hours in Content
Prayer 2 hours in Catechist
Theological Reflection 1 hour in Content/1 hour Catechist
The Role of the Catechist 1 hour in Catechist/1 hour in Pastoral