This is a comprehensive plan offering the catechetical and philosophical topics essential to leadership in parish catechetical programs. This plan also covers essential administrative skills, including recruitment and training of catechists, planning and evaluation of curriculum and programs, and managing pastoral and parental relationships. In addition, topics such as evangelization and its link to catechesis, as well as catechetical program organization and assessment will be treated.

 

Since this track does not present the doctrinal foundation of Catholic teaching grounded in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the candidate for this track is expected to pass a significant assessment on the moral and doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church before completion of the PCL track. This certification, offered through the St. John Bosco Conference for Catechists and Religious Educators, meets or exceeds the standards for the National Profile of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education set by the National Conference of Catechetical Leadership.

2018 Parish Catechetical Leader Track Workshops
Year One

Personality and Profile of the Successful PCL

Planning for Success: Program Organization and Assessment

Religious Education Material Evaluation and Selection

Recruiting, Training, and Forming Volunteers I

Recruiting, Training, and Forming Volunteers II

First Penance and First Eucharist Preparation

Getting Parents Involved as Primary Educators

Year Two

Personality and Profile of the Successful PCL

Planning for Success: Program Organization and Assessment

Adult Catechetical Methodologies & Learning Styles

The Catechumenate: Paradigm for all Catechesis

Legal Issues for PCLs: Ecclesial and Civil

The Deposit of Faith Across the Curriculum

Magisterial, Conciliar, and Catechetical Documents I

Magisterial, Conciliar, and Catechetical Documents II

Catechesis & Inculturation for Diverse Communities

Track Presenters