Catechist Formation
Dist 3 - Walworth & Western Racine, Kenosha Counties
BASIC Religious Education Certification Program
St. Alphonsus, New Munster
2nd Saturday of the Month
8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
*September & May 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
September 12, 2009* Called to be a Catechist Workshop
October 10, 2009 The Church and Our Creeds
November 14, 2009 Introduction to Scripture
December 12, 2009 Old Testament and New Testament
January 9, 2010 Catholic Liturgy
February 13, 2010 The Sacraments
March 13, 2010 Christian Morality & Social Justice
April 10, 2010 Spirituality and Prayer
May 8, 2010* Day of Reflection
BASIC Certification requirements
Scripture 15 clock hours
Theology 15 clock hours
Methods/Psychology 10 clock hours
For more information, contact: Sandi Schmitt at schmitts@archmil.org
District 12 – NW Milwaukee County
Forming the Catechetical Spirit
BASIC Religious Education Certification Program
2nd Saturday of the Month (mostly!) 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
*August & April 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., lunch included
St. Therese Parish
9525 W. Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee
August 22, 2009* Called to be a Catechist Workshop
September 12, 2009 The Church and Our Creeds
October 10, 2009 Introduction to Scripture
November 14, 2009 Old Testament and New Testament
December 12, 2009 Catholic Liturgy
January 9, 2010 The Sacraments
February 13, 2010 Christian Morality & Social Justice
March 13, 2010 Spirituality and Prayer
April 17, 2010* Day of Reflection
BASIC Certification requirements
Scripture 15 clock hours
Theology 15 clock hours
Methods/Psychology 10 clock hours
Pentecost Mission
Sponsored by the St. Clare Center, the Pentecost Mission is a basic religious education program for adults. It provides excellent classes in Scripture and Theology, appropriate for Basic-level catechist formation (3 clock hours per session). Classes are held on Saturday mornings, and are offered in English and in Spanish. For schedule, topics and registration, download a flyer:
Fall 2009 Pentecost Mission schedule – English Program
Fall 2009 Pentecost Mission schedule - Spanish Program - Milwaukee
Fall 2009 Pentecost Mission schedule - Spanish Program – Fontana