Catechetical Formation
Catechist Formation and Certification Catechist Formation is a process through which a catechist completes minimal requirements
and earns the title of Certified Catechist. The requirements are determined by the
Diocesan Office of Ministry Formation Services. The local leadership and management of Catechist Formation belongs to the parish Director
of Religious Education and the principal of the Catholic School. The leader initiates
this process by:
- Educating the catechists in regard to the importance of ongoing formation and the
necessity of working toward certification. - Offering opportunities for formation either at parish or diocesan events
- Providing guidance to the catechists regarding their selection of formation
events so that their choices fit their personal needs and their catechetical ministry. - Keeping accurate records of the catechists' formation on the Catechist
Certification cards.
- Forwarding the proper applications to Ministry Formation Services
Upcoming Events for Catechist Formation
Catechist Orientation
Free session sponsored by the Catechetical Formation Program.
August 28, 2010
Saturday, 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Aquinas College, 4210 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN 37205
8:00 a.m. Mass
Click here to
view schedule.
CLICK HERE TO
REGISTER FOR THE CATECHIST ORIENTATION.
Fall Catechetical Formation Sessions for Catechesis
Free sessions sponsored by the Catechetical Formation Program.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mass 8:00 a.m.
(Lunch Provided)
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October 2, 2010
Immaculate Conception
709 Franklin Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
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October 16, 2010
Aquinas College
4210 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
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October 23, 2010
St Thomas Aquinas
421 N. Washington Ave.
Cookeville, TN 38501
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November 13, 2010
St. Philip
113 Second Ave South
Franklin, TN 37064
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Ann and Monroe Carell Conferences
  Through the generosity of Ann and Monroe Carell, the Diocese of Nashville is able to offer two annual conferences at no charge for the formation of Catechists. The aim of the 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, Ministry Formation Services uses the grant to provide two conference for 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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