Catechists can hone skills through Art of Catechesis program
May 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Persons wanting to help others grow in their experience of the Catholic faith can strengthen their own knowledge and skills through their participation in “The Art of Catechesis” program.
Sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catechesis, the Art of Catechesis is geared for new and seasoned catechists and is available in both English and Spanish. All catechists are expected to be engaged in catechist formation and eventually obtain a Certificate of Catechesis.
According to Michelle Angelo-Santoro, the department’s associate director, more than 630 catechists have completed the course and in doing so, they are better able to prepare for each class more effectively; engage students in the learning and formation process; more confidently lead, guide, teach and inspire; be familiar with available resources for class preparation and execution, and encourage, form and inform a catechist’s own life of faith.
In describing the program, Angelo-Santoro said that the Art of Catechesis is a total of six hours and offered in a variety of formats. All classes are offered in parishes throughout the Diocese as well as online. Topics covered are: “The Role of the Catechist;” “Sources and Methods,” and “Tools and Practice.”
Following is the schedule of sessions:
-- Virtual: May 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis. Presenter is Lisa Ann Limongello, parish catechetical leader in St. Luke Parish, Toms River, and the parishes that make up the Catholic community of Hopewell Valley.
-- In-person: June 3, 10 and 17, 6 to 8 p.m., St. Martha Parish, 3800 Herbertsville Rd., Point Pleasant. To register, email [email protected]. Presenter is Georgiana Kotz, parish catechetical leader in St. Martha Parish.
-- In-person: June 8, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Middletown (Bulman Center), 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis. Presenter is Michelle Angelo-Santoro.
-- In-person for Spanish speaking catechists: July 20, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/el-arte-de-la-catequesis.
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Persons wanting to help others grow in their experience of the Catholic faith can strengthen their own knowledge and skills through their participation in “The Art of Catechesis” program.
Sponsored by the diocesan Department of Catechesis, the Art of Catechesis is geared for new and seasoned catechists and is available in both English and Spanish. All catechists are expected to be engaged in catechist formation and eventually obtain a Certificate of Catechesis.
According to Michelle Angelo-Santoro, the department’s associate director, more than 630 catechists have completed the course and in doing so, they are better able to prepare for each class more effectively; engage students in the learning and formation process; more confidently lead, guide, teach and inspire; be familiar with available resources for class preparation and execution, and encourage, form and inform a catechist’s own life of faith.
In describing the program, Angelo-Santoro said that the Art of Catechesis is a total of six hours and offered in a variety of formats. All classes are offered in parishes throughout the Diocese as well as online. Topics covered are: “The Role of the Catechist;” “Sources and Methods,” and “Tools and Practice.”
Following is the schedule of sessions:
-- Virtual: May 16, 23 and 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis. Presenter is Lisa Ann Limongello, parish catechetical leader in St. Luke Parish, Toms River, and the parishes that make up the Catholic community of Hopewell Valley.
-- In-person: June 3, 10 and 17, 6 to 8 p.m., St. Martha Parish, 3800 Herbertsville Rd., Point Pleasant. To register, email [email protected]. Presenter is Georgiana Kotz, parish catechetical leader in St. Martha Parish.
-- In-person: June 8, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Mary Parish, Middletown (Bulman Center), 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/art-of-catechesis. Presenter is Michelle Angelo-Santoro.
-- In-person for Spanish speaking catechists: July 20, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 156 Maxwell Ave., Hightstown. To register, visit dioceseoftrenton.org/el-arte-de-la-catequesis.