St. John XXIII Catechist Certification Program
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The St. John XXIII Catechist Certification Program is a course of study of the Archdiocese of Mobile to better prepare catechists, youth ministry teams, Catholic school teachers, youth ministry leaders and parish catechetical leaders for catechetical ministry.
Classes comprising the theology component of this program are offered on a monthly basis in parishes and schools throughout the archdiocese. These sessions are called “Be Prepared Apologetics Sessions”.
The spiritual component of the program can be attained through a number of different offerings sponsored by the Department of Catholic Education and others.
The methodology component is offered as requested by parish leaders throughout the archdiocese.
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The theological component has three dimensions. Those seeking to complete the program will attend the Be Prepared Apologetics lectures which are offered in parishes and are open to all people, including those who are not catechists. Those in the program will have reading/video assignments associated with the lecture (typically 1-2 hours per month), and will demonstrate mastery of the material through assessments offered on-line. Readings are taken from the New Catholic Answers Bible. These are available for $30 (includes tax) through the Office of Religious Education. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact the OEFL
This Bible can also be purchased through Our Sunday Visitor or Amazon.
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Participants will take part in two spiritual formation events per year. Such events are offered by the OEFL or OYM, but options are not limited to these offerings.
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Two methodology workshops are offered for catechists who do not have state education certification. Teachers in schools who have state education certification are invited and encouraged to complete these workshops, but are not required to do so to complete the program. (Additional information about the workshops can be found in the “brochure” link below.
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To log in to access the additional assignments or to take a quiz, please click here.
In order to be certified with the St. John XXIII Catechist Certification Program, attendance is mandatory at the live presentations or the facilitated video showings of the Be Prepared apologetics presentations. Attempting to take a quiz without fulfilling this requirement will be considered cheating.
St. John XXIII Catechist Program Brochure
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Upcoming St. John XXIII Catechist Program presentations
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Workshop Presentations dates and times are now being set! Please call Janet if you would like to have these workshops presented in your parish.
Catechist Workshop #1 (if interested in attending a workshop, please email [email protected] no later than 2 days prior to register)- none scheduled at this time
Catechist Workshop #2 (if interested in attending a workshop, please email [email protected] no later than 2 days prior to register)
- Saturday, July 29, 9:00-noon at St. Joseph, Holy Trinity. This presentation will be bi-lingual. Please contact Deacon Hector at Hispanic Ministry (251-690-6907) or the OEFL (251-433-6991) if you wish to attend.
Combo Workshop #1 & 2 (if interested in attending a workshop, please email [email protected] no later than 2 days prior to register)
- none scheduled at this time
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Dates for the 2020-2021 PCL/YML Workshop presentations are now being set. If you wish to have these workshops presented in your parish, please give Janet a call!
Workshop #1:
None scheduled at this time
Workshop #2:
None scheduled at this time
Workshop #3:
None scheduled at this time
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Be Prepared Apologetics Presentations, 2022-2023
1st Wedneday of the month at University of South Alabama Campus Ministry
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6pm, at St. Bede, Montgomery
3rd Wednesday of the month at Christ the King, Andalusia
For more information, check the OEFL calendar
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