Catechist Retreats and Skill Building Workshops
These retreats and skill building workshops offer new and experienced Catechists the opportunity to grow spiritually, develop knowledge of Catholic faith and practice, earn certification credits, and gain a better understanding of the nature and goals of catechesis. Learn more about:
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All sessions will be held in the Conference Center at the Diocese of Grand Rapids (360 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.) For more information contact Irene Strom at 616-459-7267 ext. 1801 or Tammy Graves at 616-288-0912.
Program Information:
Dates: A three-part series offered on Saturdays: January 11, February 29 & May 30, 2020, 8:30am-3pm
Cost: Entire three-part series: $120.00 Per-day cost: $40.00
Includes: Lunch and all materials are included in cost.
Held at: Conference Center at the Diocese of Grand Rapids Building (360 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2019
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Catechist Certification Information
New and experienced Catechists who are NOT certified:
- Attending one day: Achieve Basic Level 1 certification
- Attending two days: Achieve Basic Level 2 certification
- Attending three days: Achieve Basic Level 3 certification
Certified Catechists receive these CFDs per-day attended:
- 2 hours to Theology
- 2 hours to Methods
- 1 hour to Spirituality
Day One Schedule
Day Two Schedule
Day Three Schedule
The Creed: Faith Held
Retreat
8:15am Check–In and Hospitality
8:30-9:00am Welcome and Prayer
9-11:45am Session 1 & 2
Session 1: God Gives Life…Faith is our Response
Session 2: Faith, the Window Through Which I Interpret Life
11:45am-12:15pm Lunch
Workshops
12:15-1:30pm Session 3: Skill Development
(Breakout groups for those who teach K-6, Middle/High School & Adults.)
- Spiritual development
- Learning styles
- Cultural diversity
1:45-2:45pm Session 4: Application to Lesson Planning
- Apply what was learned about spiritual development & learning styles to a provided lesson plan.
- Work together in groups and whole group sharing.
2:45-3:00pm Closing Prayer
Mass/Sacraments: Faith Celebrated
Retreat
8:15am Check–In and Hospitality
8:30-9:00am Welcome and Prayer
9-11:45am Session 1 & 2
Session 1: Seeing the World Sacramentally
Session 2: Eucharist is the Source and Summit of Faith
11:45am-12:15pm Lunch
Workshops
12:15-1:30pm Session 3: Skill Development
(Breakout groups for those who teach K-6, Middle/High School & Adults.)
- Encounter, grow, witness: What does it mean?
- How to prepare prayerful and inviting learning environments (including Safe Environment guidelines.)
- How to prepare a lesson plan.
- Choosing learning activities that support lesson plans.
1:45-2:45pm Session 4: Application to Lesson Planning
Groups will discuss environment, lesson planning and learning activities and develop what they would do for preparation and process.
2:45-3:00pm Closing Prayer
Discipleship: Faith Lived
Retreat
8:15am Check–In and Hospitality
8:30-9:00am Welcome and Prayer
9-11:45am Sessions 1 & 2
Session 1: Sharing in God’s Life
Session 2: Living a Life Worthy of the Gospel of Christ
Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm
Workshops
12:15-1:30pm Session 3: Skills Development
(Breakout groups for those who teach K-6, Middle/High School & Adults.)
- Developing plans and ideas for service/witness.
- What is the difference between service and witness?
- Becoming a reflective teacher.
- Intersection of life and faith.
1:45-2:45pm Session 4: Application to Lesson Planning
- Planning service/witness activities.
- Group will plan a service/witness activity.
- Classroom management/facilitator skills.
- Using provided scenarios, groups will discuss how to respond to challenging situations in classrooms & groups.
2:45-3:00pm Closing Prayer
Catechist Training Institute programs are co-sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Rapids and the Catholic Information Center.
