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We hope you will enjoy your courses! An introduction to the Ministry of Catechesis outlining sources for ministry, classroom methods and management, and presenting an overview of the Scriptures and the Catechism. This course presents the doctrines summarized in the Apostles Creed. This course includes classroom ideas for teaching these same doctrines and allows participates to share practical instructional resources. Learn about the Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church, including the new translation of the Novus Ordo Mass. This course includes classroom ideas to foster active participation in the Church's liturgy and allows participates to share practical instructional resources. Learn the Church's moral teaching and how to apply it in today's society (and teach it in your classroom)! This course reviews the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, the life of Virtue within our lived Faith. Enhance your teaching with prayer in the classroom! Learn various devotions and liturgical traditions to share with your students throughout the year! This course presents an overview of the pastoral document, The General Directory for Catechesis, and discusses its implications in our classrooms as we share in the catechetical ministry of our parish, diocese and the universal Church. Instructor Susan Doyle, M.Ed., will present an overview of Teaching Methods and Learning Styles. She will highlight what is unique to Catholic Education, provide practical applications for effective classroom management, including teaching strategies, community-building ideas, suggested teaching resources, assessment tools and answer common "trouble shooting" questions. This is an excellent refresher for School Teachers and is a tremendous resource for Parish volunteers. Instructor Salvatore J. Ciresi, M.A. presents the fundamentals needed to read and study the Sacred Scriptures with "the mind" of the Catholic Church. This course will be a basic, yet rich and substantial, examination of God's Word. Highly recommended for all Adult Faith Formation (including Catechists/Teachers). Kenneth D. Whitehead, distinguished author, will present the Church as taught through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Patricia Maskell, M.A., B.S.N., will present the Church's moral teaching on current pastoral and medical issues. This course is wonderful for any catechist that teaches adults, apologist, and every Catholic that wants to be informed or to be able to answer questions about these topics often in the media. Learn how the Church has taught throughout her rich history and catechetical writings. CAT202 looks at Faith formation as found in the Scriptures, the Didache and through the writings of the early Apologists. Learn how the Church has taught throughout her rich history and catechetical writings. CAT203 looks at Faith formation as practiced in the Catechumenate (of old and today) through the middle ages, as well as the need to clarify Church teaching as was done in the first seven Ecumenical councils Learn how the Church has taught throughout her rich history and catechetical writings. CAT204 looks at Faith formation from the time of the Reformation to the present time. It focuses on the importance of Faith presentation, especially through various catechisms, and modern catechetical movements. Tools for Teachers is designed like a "workshop". It is geared towards active participation, and will provide Teachers with classroom ideas they can implement immediately! In this course, we cover: Lesson Planning, Prayer, Demonstrations, Story/Drama, Music, Religious Art, Crafts, Projects, Technology and Reviewing Resources. Knoxville: Year 1, Spring Knoxville: Year 2, Spring Knoxville: Year 3, Spring USCCA Ch. 1-4 (due 9/1) USCCA Ch. 5-6, 14-16 (due 12/1) USCCA Ch. 17, 23-26 (due 3/1) USCCA Ch. 27-29, 35 (due 6/1) USCCA Ch. 7-10 (due 9/1) USCCA Ch. 11-13, 18-19 (due 12/1) USCCA Ch. 20-22, 30-31 (due 3/1) USCCA Ch. 32-34, 36 (due 6/1)
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