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Office of Evangelization and Catechetical Ministry Diocese of San Diego Upcoming Basic Catechist Formation Courses The Basic Catechist Formation Course, recently revised in light of the National Directory for Catechesis, is a 48-hour course offered at centers throughout the diocese. The course, which incorporates the six tasks of catechesis and uses various methodologies suggested in the Directory, is offered for all catechists – preschool through adult. It is designed to provide beginning parish or school catechists, or those needing renewal in catechetics, with a knowledge of the Catholic faith and Christian living as well as the skills and techniques which are necessary to hand on the faith, encourage a deeper relationship with Christ and promote discipleship and evangelization. Upon successful completion of the course, which is in compliance with Guidelines for Obtaining the California Catechist Certificate issued by the California Catholic Conference, catechists receive California Catechist Certification. The cost of the course is $60.00 which includes The Catechism of the Catholic Church, handout packet and materials. For the summer schedules and locations, Contact Jessica Zapata-Huezo at jzapata-huezo@diocese-sdiego.org
Note: A fall course will be offered at St. James, Solana For more information contact Joan Lopez, jlopez@sttheresecarmel.org |
