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sCatechist (CT) TrackFoundational Catechist Certification(12 hrs)FOUNDATIONS1. The Vocation of the Catechist2. Jesus: The Christocentricity of Catechesis3. The Deposit of Faith: An Introduction tothe Catechism4. Essential Link between Liturgy andCatechesisSCRIPTURE5. Scripture, the Heart of Catechesis6. Sacred Scripture: The Big PictureMETHOD7. Child Catechetical Methodologies & LearningStyles or Adult Catechetical Methodologies& Learning Styles8. The Ecclesial MethodPHILOSOPHY9. Philosophical Foundations of CatecheticsSPIRITUAL10. Prayer: Introduction to the Spiritual Lifeof the CatechistAdvanced Catechist Certification, Part I(10 hrs 2 electives)FOUNDATIONS1. Catechism & Other MagisterialCatechetical Documents2. Pedagogy of Revelation & the Responseof FaithSCRIPTURE3. Scripture: The Driving Force of DoctrineMETHOD4. Analyzing Doctrine With Doctrinal KeysPHILOSOPHYAdvanced Catechist Certification, Part II(10 hrs 2 electives)FOUNDATIONS1. The Family: Context of CatechesisSCRIPTURE2. Introduction to the Old Testament3. Introduction to the New TestamentMETHOD4. Liturgy & Catechetical MethodologyPHILOSOPHY5. Reality: Epistemology for Catechists5. The Human PersonSPIRITUALSPIRITUALDOCTRINEDOCTRINE6. Praying With Scripture: Lectio Divina7. The Sacramental Economy8. The Holy Spirit in Catechesis9. The Blessed Virgin Mary10. The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries& Guardian of the Deposit of Faith6. Being Guided & Guiding Souls7. The Commandments & Beatitudes8. The Four Last Things9. Our Life in Christ: The Basics of CatholicMorality10. Catholic Social TeachingDOCTRINE11. The Trinity12. Christ: His Person & WorksIndividuals taking this three-level certification are required to take a total of four electives from the lists below but would be allowed to take as many as they wishat no additional cost. All the workshops listed on this page will be available to take as enrichment by individuals in any other course or track.ELECTIVES: ADULT 7.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.Adult Faith & Moral DevelopmentHispanic Adult Ministry Strategies IHispanic Adult Ministry Strategies IICatechetical Skills Builder Intensive I & IICatechesis & CounselingCatechesis & Deliverance/HealingContemporary Catechetical Issues& Their Philosophical RootsThe Catechumenal Model in Other Formsof CatechesisStages of the CatechumenateThe Parish: Home for the CatechumenateThe Parish: Home for Parent FormationRationale for the Catechumenate:Christian Initiation in the 21st CenturyRelations Among Parish, Diocese, & Holy SeeCatechetics & Conversion SpiritualityCatechetics & History ICatechetics & History IICatechetics & Catholic IdentityForming Souls Through Small GroupsFormation Work With Men IFormation Work With Men IIFormation Work With Women IFormation Work With Women IIOutreach & Evangelization Ministry IOutreach & Evangelization Ministry IIBaptism Preparation MinistryMarriage Preparation MinistryDigital Catechesis: Using Tech Toolsto Teach Eternal Truths I & IIParish Organizational Health I & IIPastoral Issues in Adult MinistryCreative Adult Formation Approaches740-283-6754ELECTIVES: CHILDREN’S 7.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.Child Faith & Moral Development IChild Faith & Moral Development IITeen Faith & Moral DevelopmentUse of a Textbook & Other ResourcesEcclesial Method I & IISelecting and Planning Liturgical& Prayer Experiences for ChildrenClassroom ManagementGrading and AssessmentBeyond the ClassroomManaging the Classroom Like St. John BoscoLesson Planning for ConversionShifting to Family-Centered ParishesPreventive System of St. John BoscoA Vision for Effective Youth MinistryEngaging Youth CultureIncarnational Ministry:Relational Ministry With TeensEffective Catechesis in a Youth Ministry SettingCounseling & Pastoral Care of TeensUnderstanding Catechesis With TeensTheology of the Body: Teaching CatholicSexuality to TeensMobilizing Teens for Service, Leadership,& VocationIntroducing the Liturgy to ChildrenIntroducing the Scriptures to ChildrenIntroducing Reconciliation to ChildrenIntroducing the Eucharist to ChildrenObserving & Evaluating TeachersWorking with Pastors & PrincipalsPastoral Issues in Children’s MinistryCreative Children’s Ministry ApproachesCI@franciscan.eduELECTIVES: MINISTRY OF .18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.Theology of the FamilyDomestic Church & School of HolinessGodly DisciplineParental Fortitude & Sunday SpiritualityEvangelical Effectiveness of ParentingMentoring Other FamiliesParent SaintsFostering Holiness in ChildrenBarriers to Evangelization Occurring forParents & by ParentsA Family Vocation to HomeschoolingSome Means for Parishes to FosterEvangelizing FamiliesTraining Parents to Form TheirChildren in a Catholic Vision ofSexualityQuestions for Parishes in DiscerningEvangelization Efforts for FamiliesThe Sacramentality PrincipleSpiritual Honesty & Spiritual JoyThe Best of Effective ContemporaryTeaching StrategiesRenewing Faith in Our FamiliesPilgrimage & Prayer in Family LifeFaith in Hispanic Families IFaith in Hispanic Families IIFaith in African-American FamiliesFostering Vocations IFostering Vocations IIFostering Vocations at Home IFostering Vocations at Home IIWife & MotherHusband & FatherPastoral Issues in Family MinistryCreative Family Ministry Approachesfranciscanathome.comFranciscan University of Steubenville admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, age, and sex to all rights, privileges, programs, and activitiesgenerally accorded or made available to students at the school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments.

The Franciscan UniversityOnlineCatholic Schools(CS) TracksThis series of workshops is aimed at assisting elementary, middle, and high school teachers,administrators, and pastoral staff in their knowledge of and ability to pass on the Catholic faithto students and their families. This track serves the real-world needs of teachers in a three-foldmanner by: 1) Addressing practical, pastoral, and methodological issues stemming frommodern family and culture contexts; 2) Assessing ways to handle common doubts andquestions of young people; and 3) Exploring how a classroom experience can be not onlymind-growing, but truly soul-forming, at the heart of the mission of the Church. Workshopswill introduce the concept of incarnational dynamism in classroom teaching. This consistsin drawing students to the Person of Christ, who is the content of all catechesis, throughthe use of contemporary and ancient sacred art, music, literature, film, and age-appropriateactivities. The aim in this track is to form teachers to effectively witness to the Catholic faithin a manner that will authentically engage students and foster genuine evangelization.Forming those who form others.sThe Catechetical Institute s 740-283-6754 s CI@franciscan.edufranciscanathome.com s Questions? franciscanathome.com/faqOnline Learning Platform:

sCatholic Schools (CS) TrackCatholic School Teachers(10 hrs 2 electives)MISSION1. The Mission of Catholic Schools& the Role of Teachers2. The Human Person3. The Human Person in God’s Loving PlanCatholic School Religion Teachers(6 hrs 4 doctrine electives 2 other electives)MISSION1. The Mission of Catholic Schools& the Role of Teachers2. The Human Person3. The Human Person in God’s Loving PlanCatholic School Leadership & Pastoral Staff(6 hrs 4 doctrine electives 2 other electives)MISSION1. The Mission of Catholic Schools& the Role of Teachers2. The Human Person3. The Human Person in God’s Loving PlanDOCTRINEDOCTRINEDOCTRINEMETHODSMETHODSMETHODS FOR LEADERSHIP4. An Introduction to Objective Truth5. The Kerygma: Key Doctrines6. Sacred Scripture: The Big Picture7. Essential Link between Liturgy & Catechesis8. Teaching Catechesis for Conversion9. The Deposit of Faith Across the Curriculum10. Preventive System of St. John Bosco4. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below5. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below6. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below7. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below8. Evangelizing Classroom9. Pedagogy of Revelation & the Responseof Faith10. Liturgy & Catechetical Methodology4. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below5. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below6. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below7. Choose From Doctrine Electives Below8. The Educational Leader in a Catholic Setting9. The Deposit of Faith Across the Curriculum10. Adult Faith & Moral DevelopmentMETHODS FOR PASTORAL STAFF8. Family Systems in a Catholic School9. Facilitating Conversion in a Catholic School10. Child Faith & Moral Development I or ChildFaith & Moral Development II or Teen Faith& Moral DevelopmentParticipants should first choose from the options for their category before going on to select from other categories. Individuals taking this trackare required to select a designated number of electives from the lists below but would be allowed to take as many as they wish at no additional cost.ELECTIVES: ADULT CATECHESIS1. The Existence of God2. The Problem of Evil3. The Trinity4. The Father: Origin & Desire of All Souls5. Christ: His Person & Works6. The Holy Spirit7. The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries& Guardian of the Deposit of Faith8. Revelation: Scripture & Tradition9. Salvation10. The Sacramental Economy11. The Four Last Things12. Sin & Virtue13. Catholic Social Teaching14. Apostolicity & Authority in the Church15. Freedom, Grace, & Related Moral IssuesELECTIVES: DOCTRINE LEVEL II1. The Sacrament of Baptism2. The Sacrament of Confirmation3. The Sacrament of Eucharist4. The Sacrament of Reconciliation5. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick6. The Sacrament of Matrimony7. Special Topics in Discussing Matrimony8. The Sacrament of Holy Orders9. Saints10. The Blessed Virgin Mary11. Christological Heresies12. Ten Commandments & Beatitudes13. Catechesis on Creation14. Faith & Reason15. Introduction to the Old Testament16. Introduction to the New TestamentELECTIVES: METHODS FOR TEACHERS1. The Role of Prayer2. Praying With Scripture3. Teaching With the Saints740-283-6754ELECTIVES: METHODS FOR RELIGION TEACHERS1. The Vocation of the Catechist2. Jesus: The Christocentricity of Catechesis3. Prayer: Introduction to the Spiritual Life of the Catechist4. Ecclesial Method I & II5. Scripture, the Heart of Catechesis6. Deposit of Faith: An Introduction to the Catechism7. Incorporating Beauty in Catechesis8. Analyzing Doctrine With Doctrinal Keys9. Catechesis for Persons With Physical or Mental Disabilities10. Digital Catechesis: Using Tech Toolsto Teach Eternal Truths11. Engaging Youth Culture12. Incarnational Ministry13. Use of a Textbook14. Applying the Catechism in the Classroom15. Planning Liturgical & Prayer Experiences for Children16. Mentoring From Saints for Youth17. Managing the Classroom like St. John Bosco18. Grading & Assessment19. First Penance & First Eucharist Preparation20. Confirmation Preparation: Issues, Catechesis & Liturgy21. Introducing the Liturgy to Children22. Introducing the Scriptures to Children23. Introducing Reconciliation to Children24. Introducing the Eucharist to Children25. Child Catechetical Methodologies & Learning Styles26. Crucial Questions in a High School Classroom27. Getting the Big Picture on the USCCB FrameworkELECTIVES: FOR LEADERSHIP1. Observing/Evaluating Teachers2. Parents as Primary Educators3. Discipling Adults4. Vocational Spirituality5. Being Guided & Guiding Souls6. Catechetical Mentorship7. Mentoring Among School TeachersCI@franciscan.eduELECTIVES: FOR PASTORAL STAFF1. Working With Pastors & Principals2. Spiritual Accountability3. Empathetic Listening4. Asking Good QuestionsELECTIVES: SPECIAL TOPICS FOR TEACHERS1. Conversion: How Faith Grows or Withers2. Theology of the Family3. Faith & Moral Development4. Science & Faith Overview5. Evolution & the Catholic Church6. Math/Logic & the Catholic Faith7. Historical/Social Studies & the Catholic Faith8. Literature Studies & the Catholic Faith9. Foreign Language Studies & the Catholic Faith10. Fine Arts & the Catholic Faith11. Performing Arts & the Catholic Faith12. Praying With ScriptureELECTIVES: SPECIAL TOPICSFOR RELIGION TEACHERS1. Conversion: How Faith Grows or Withers2. Theology of the Family3. Child Faith & Moral Development I & II4. Teen Faith & Moral DevelopmentELECTIVES: SPECIAL TOPICS FOR LEADERSHIP1. Catholic Education in the 21st Century2. Conversion: How Faith Grows or Withers3. Ecumenism in the Catholic School4. Praying With ScriptureELECTIVES: SPECIAL TOPICSFOR PASTORAL STAFF1. Conversion: How Faith Grows or Withers2. Depression & Suicide3. Addiction & Alcoholism4. Crisis & Conflict5. Suffering & Death6. Counseling & Pastoral Care With Teens7. Praying With Scripturefranciscanathome.comFranciscan University of Steubenville admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, age, and sex to all rights, privileges, programs, and activitiesgenerally accorded or made available to students at the school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments.

The Franciscan UniversityOnlineYouth Ministry(YM) TracksThis track, designed in cooperation with Life Teen, offers an efficient and in-depthtwo-part series of workshops to provide formation for youth ministers. It includespresentations that are practical, academic, theological, and spiritual, all while stressingthat the most important factor in successfully evangelizing and discipling adolescentsis the human one: the authentic witness and genuine love of those willing to investin the spiritual growth of younger souls. This track also helps youth ministers supportfamilies, who primarily bear the formative responsibility for children.Forming those who form others.sThe Catechetical Institute s 740-283-6754 s CI@franciscan.edufranciscanathome.com s Questions? franciscanathome.com/faqOnline Learning Platform:

sYouth Ministry (YM) TrackYear One Certification(9 hrs 3 electives)Year Two Certification(10 hrs 2 electives)FOUNDATIONSFOUNDATIONSCULTURE & CONTEXT OF YOUTH MINISTRYCULTURE & CONTEXT OF YOUTH MINISTRY1. A Vision for Effective Youth Ministry2. Personal Spirituality & the Call to Holiness3. Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization1. Holy Spirit, Converter of Hearts2. Theology for Youth Ministry3. General Introduction to Adolescent Development4. Mobilizing Teaans for Service, Leadership & Vocation5. Partnering with Families in Youth Ministry6. Intercultural Ministry with YouthCATECHETICAL FORMATION OF ADOLESCENTS7. Incarnational Ministry: Relational Ministry With Teenagers8. Effective Catechesis in Youth Ministry9. Methods & Practical Skills for Youth Ministry4. Engaging Youth Culture5. “A Step Beyond”: Ministry Beyond the Parish6. Counseling & Pastoral Care with Teens7. The Church, the Body of Christ: Working with the Diocese,the Pastor, the Parish, & VolunteersCATECHETICAL FORMATION OF ADOLESCENTS8. The Liturgical Nature & Sacramental Life of the Church9. Our Life in Christ: The Basics of Catholic Morality10. Theology of the Body: Teaching Catholic Sexuality to TeensIndividuals taking this two-level certification are required to take a total of five electives from the lists below but would be allowed to take as manyas they wish at no additional cost. All the workshops listed on this page will be available to take as enrichment by individuals in any other course or track.ELECTIVES: SPECIAL TOPICS1. Teen Faith & Moral Development2. Managing the Classroom Like St. John Bosco3. Lesson Planning for Conversion4. Shifting to Family-Centered Parishes5. Preventive System of St. John Bosco6. Confirmation Preparation: Issues, Catechesis,& Liturgy7. Catechesis for Persons With Physicalor Developmental Disabilities8. The Catechumenate: Paradigm for all Catechesis9. Catechetical Mentorship10. Being Guided & Guiding Souls11. Mentoring From Saints for Youth12. The Most Important Life: Gospel Patternsof Jesus’ Life13. The Gospel of the Holy Spirit: EvangelizationPriorities in the Book of Acts14. Vocational Spirituality15. Attunement & Openness to Others16. Empathic Listening17. Asking Good Questions18. Depression & Suicide19. Addiction & Alcoholism20. Crisis & Conflict21. Suffering & Death740-283-6754ELECTIVES: DOCTRINE1. The Trinity2. The Father: Origin & Desire of All Souls3. Christ: His Person & Works4. The Holy Spirit in Catechesis5. The Sacramental Economy6. The Blessed Virgin Mary7. The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries& Guardian of the Deposit of Faith8. Ten Commandments & Beatitudes9. The Four Last Things10. Sin & Virtue11. Catholic Social Teaching12. Apostolicity & Authority in the Church13. Scripture & Tradition14. Freedom, Grace, & Related Moral Issues15. Catechesis on CreationELECTIVES: MINISTERIALSPIRITUALITY1. Spiritual Friendship & Companionship2. Spiritual Accountability3. Self-Awareness & Self-Knowledge4. Spiritual Guidance & Direction5. Key Virtues: Hospitality & Kindness6. Key Virtues: Non-Judgmentalism & Mercy7. Key Virtues: Gentleness & Patience8. Personal Development: Greatest Hopes & Fears9. Personal Development: Spiritual Docility& Openness10. Personal Development: Your Spoken Testimony11. Personal Development: Your Written TestimonyCI@franciscan.eduELECTIVES: FAMILY LIFE FOCUS1. Theology of the Family2. Domestic Church & School of Holiness3. Godly Discipline4. Parental Fortitude & Sunday Spirituality5. Evangelical Effectiveness of Parenting6. Mentoring Other Families7. Parent Saints8. Fostering Holiness in Children9. Barriers to Evangelization Occurring for Parents& by Parents10. A Family Vocation to Homeschooling11. Some Means for Parishes to Foster EvangelizingFamilies12. Training Parents to Form Their Childrenin a Catholic Vision of Sexuality13. Questions for Parishes in DiscerningEvangelization Efforts for Families14. The Sacramentality Principle15. Spiritual Honesty & Spiritual Joy16. The Best of Effective Contemporary TeachingStrategies17. Renewing Faith in Our Families18. Pilgrimage & Prayer in Family Life19. Faith in Hispanic Families I20. Faith in Hispanic Families II21. Faith in African-American Families22. Fostering Vocations I23. Fostering Vocations II24. Fostering Vocations at Home I25. Fostering Vocations at Home II26. Wife & Mother27. Husband & Father28. Pastoral Issues in Family Ministry29. Creative Family Ministry Approachesfranciscanathome.comFranciscan University of Steubenville admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, age, and sex to all rights, privileges, programs, and activitiesgenerally accorded or made available to students at the school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments.

The Franciscan UniversityOnlineCatechumenalMinistry (RCIA) TracksIn cooperation with the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM), this wide-rangingthree-part track provides preparation for all those involved in assisting the conversionprocess of newcomers to the Catholic faith. It does this by focusing on the liturgical,catechetical, and pastoral elements essential to the evangelization and formation of thoseinvestigating and approaching our Church.While presenting a systematic doctrinal foundation taken directly from the Catechismof the Catholic Church, this track also includes a deep exploration of Scripture’s role in theconversion process, the centrality of the liturgical rites, the nature of teaching for conversion,the indispensable work of an RCIA team, the role of sponsors and godparents, the powerof a balanced clergy-laity collaboration, and the importance of each of the stages of thecatechumenal process. Workshops on evangelization, canon law, and the catechumenatefor children and adolescents are also offered.Forming those who form others.sThe Catechetical Institute s 740-283-6754 s CI@franciscan.edufranciscanathome.com s Questions? franciscanathome.com/faqOnline Learning Platform:

sCatechumenal Ministry (RCIA) TrackFoundational RCIA Certification(10 hrs 2 doctrine electives)Advanced RCIA Certification – Part I(9 hrs 2 doctrine electives 1 other elective)The Vision for Christian InitiationThe Vision for Christian Initiation1. The Catechumenal Process: A ModernRestoration of an Ancient Practice2. Three Approaches to the RCIA Process3. Entrance into Christ & Participationin God’s Life1. Revelation, Grace, & the Response of Faith:God’s Methodology4. Essential Link between Liturgy & Catechesis5. Liturgical Components of the ChristianInitiation Process: Gateways & Sourcesof Grace for ConversionPastoral Aspect of Christian InitiationCatechetical Aspect of Christian InitiationCatechetical Aspect of Christian InitiationPastoral Aspect of Christian Initiation6. Catechesis: Echoing what God has Revealed7. Catechetical Components of the ChristianInitiation Process: Illuminating & Securingthe Path of Faith8. Scripture, the Heart of Catechesis1. The Essential Roles of the Bishop & Clergyin the RCIA ProcessLiturgical Aspect of Christian Initiation4. The Ecclesial Method5. Analyzing Doctrine6. Sacred Scripture: The Big Picture PastoralCatechetical Aspect of Christian InitiationThe Vision for Christian InitiationLiturgical Aspect of Christian Initiation2. Liturgical Catechesis3. Wielding the RCIA Rites Book EffectivelyLiturgical Aspect of Christian InitiationAdvanced RCIA Certification – Part II(9 hrs 2 doctrine electives 1 other elective)7. The Catechist: Witness to the Truth8. Developing a Team: Creating anEnvironment for Conversion9. Companions on the Journey:Sponsors & Godparents9. The Challenge of Charity: Life in God’s Family10. Pastoral Components of the Christian InitiationProcess: From Initial Motivation to FirmConviction to a Catholic Worldview2. The Discernment Process for Participants’ Readinessfor the Rites3. Catechesis in the Precatechumenate:Delivering the Gospel4. Catechesis in the Catechumenate: Faith,Hope, & Love5. Catechesis in Purification & Enlightenment:Preparing to Receive the Life of God6. Catechesis in Mystagogy: Deepeningin the Graces ReceivedPastoral Aspect of Christian Initiation7. Pastoring From the Initial Inquiry to theRite of Acceptance8. Pastoring From the Rite of Acceptanceto the Rite of Election9. Pastoring From the Rite of Election to the Pointof Initiation through the Neophyte YearIndividuals taking this three-level certification are required to take a total of eight electives from the lists below but would be allowed to take as many as they wishat no additional cost. All the workshops listed on this page will be available to take as enrichment by individuals in any other course or track.ELECTIVES: DOCTRINE1. The Trinity2. The Father: Origin & Desire of All Souls3. Christ: His Person & Works4. The Holy Spirit in Catechesis5. The Sacramental Economy6. The Blessed Virgin Mary7. The Church: Dispenser of the Mysteries& Guardian of the Deposit of Faith8. Ten Commandments & Beatitudes9. The Four Last Things10. Sin & Virtue11. Catholic Social Teaching1 2. Apostolicity & Authority in the Church13. Scripture & Tradition14. Freedom, Grace & Related Moral Issues15. Catechesis on CreationELECTIVES: LITURGICAL ASPECT1. Incorporating the Minor Rites & LiturgicalPrayer Experiences2. Going Deeper: RCIA Lenten Rites3. Going Deeper: Breaking Open the Word /Reflection on the Word4. The Great Day: Holy Saturday5. Unfolding Aspects of Catholic Prayer & Pietyin the RCIA Process6. Canon Law: Validity of Baptism7. Canon Law: Annulments & Dissolutions8. Canon Law: De

Treasure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 1 6. Unlocking the Rich Treasure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 2 7. Unlocking the Rich Treasure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 3 8. Unlocking the Rich Treasure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Part 4 1. The Sacramental Economy 2. The Trinity 3.