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Catholic School Teachers of religion who teach in the Diocese of Trenton participate in the ministry of the Church and are referred to as catechists.
“The catechist is a Christian who receives a particular calling from God that, when accepted in faith, empowers him/her for the service of the transmission of the faith and for the task of initiating others into the Christian life.” (Directory for Catechesis 112)
Certificate in CatechesisTeachers of religion are required to complete basic catechist training by completing the requirements to obtain the Certificate in Catechesis. The training will explore the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic Church professed in the Creed and presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Teachers will complete one of the two options below:
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Theology Course Options...
University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life
Course: (online)
Foundations of Catholic Belief
(50% discount with code TRENTON)
7-week online course that includes lectures, supplemental readings, written assignments, and facilitator moderated chat sessions- Required course: Foundations of Catholic Belief (English). The course is a 7-week course with facilitator-moderated live discussions once a week, supplemental reading, and weekly written assignments (half a page).
- The Diocese of Trenton has a partnership with The McGrath Institute for Church Life | University of Notre Dame. https://mcgrath.nd.edu/ All course tuition rates are discounted due to the partnership.
- Enter promo code TRENTON to receive the discount!
Catechetical Institute Franciscan University
Course:
Catechist Track
(FREE for participants)
Workshops completed at your own pace, written responses following each segment, opportunities for in-person group learning and mentoring.- Step 1: Set up a FREE account at https://franciscanathome.com/diocese-trenton
- Step 2: Choose the Catholic School Religion Teachers |Certificate in Catechesis to access the workshops. Workshops are completed at the learner’s pace.
- Step 3: Learners will request a mentor for the track.
Teachers can direct questions to the School's Elementary Religion Coordinator, High School Theology department chair or the Diocesan Department of Catechesis.
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Contact Us
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Denise Continodcontinodioceseoftrenton.orgDirector: Department of Catechesis -
mangelodioceseoftrenton.orgAssociate Director: Department of Catechesis -
Debbie D'Agostaroddagosdioceseoftrenton.orgAdministrative Assistant: Department of Catechesis
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