Catechetical Formation
Catechist Formation and Certification
Catechist
Formation is a process through which a catechist completes
requirements and earns the title of Certified Catechist. The
requirements are determined by the Diocesan Office of
Catechetical Formation.
Like all
Christians, catechists are called to continual conversion and growth
in their faith. To provide the ongoing spiritual formation needed to
nurture this growth, the Diocese of Nashville, in collaboration with
Aquinas College, offers a Catechetical Formation Program for
adults.
The
Catechetical Formation Program offers catechists the opportunity to
learn from systematic continuing education in the truths of the
Catholic faith. Catechists who complete the Catechetical
Formation Program requirements earn the title of
Certified Catechist.
Click here for
complete Catechetical Formation Program details.
The
local leadership and management of Catechist Formation belongs to
the parish Director/Coordinator
of Religious Education and the principal of the Catholic School. The
leader initiates this process by:
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Educating the
catechists in regard to the importance of ongoing formation and
the
necessity of working toward certification.
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Encouraging
participation in the Diocesan Catechetical Formation Program.
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Offering
opportunities for formation either at parish or diocesan events
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Providing
guidance to the catechists regarding their selection of
formation
events so that their choices fit their personal needs and their
catechetical ministry.
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Reviews the
catechist’s Catechetical Formation Program Portfolio once
completing the program. It is the
catechist’s responsibility to monitor and maintain their
progress through the program.
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Forwarding the
proper application to the Diocesan Office of Catechetical
Formation for issuance of the Certified Catechist Certificate.
Upcoming Events for Catechist Formation
Saturday,
January 21, 2012
Orientation for Catechesis
Click here to register for
the January 21, 2012 session.
Click here to
register for the Spring Catechetical Formation Sessions
Ann and Monroe Carell Conferences
 
Through the generosity of Ann Carell, the Diocese of Nashville is
able to offer an annual conference at no charge for the
formation of Catechists. We are grateful to Ann Carell for her
continued support and we dedicate the conferences to the memory of
Monroe who loved the Catholic church and her teachings.
The
aim of Ann Carell’s generous grant to the diocese is that children
will enjoy their religious education. Believing that those who
catechize our children must continually grow in their own knowledge
and enthusiasm for our faith. Their great desire was to also provide
an opportunity for adults to come together for a time of sharing and
community building with some of the best know speakers on Catholic
religious education and catechesis formation.
The
Ann & Monroe Carell Conference has become an essential component of
The Diocesan Catechetical Formation Program.
The
Office of Catechetical Formation uses the grant to provide for
Catechist training through the continuing academic and spiritual
formation of Catechists.
For more information, contact:
Office of Catechetical Formation
Sheri
Isham, Catechetical Coordinator
615-783-0757
sheri.isham@dioceseofnashville.com
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