VISION
Volunteer and Parent Catechists moved by the love of the Father selfless in their gift of self to share and witness to the person and mission of JESUS CHRIST in their families, communities and society following the way of MARY, Cause of our Joy.
MISSION
In response to the Father's love, we the MCJFC Staff and the Volunteer and Parent Catechists undergoing integral formation commit ourselves to grow in knowledge of and intimacy with JESUS CHRIST and to share in His prophetic mission as we develop in us abilities and competencies necessary to communicate the faith in collaboration with ecclesial authorities and attentive to the signs of the time.
ONE - YEAR BASIC FORMATION PROGRAM FOR VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS
FIRST QUARTER
Introductory Course I: The Foundation of Christian faith and Catechesis
Morals I: Man's Vocation: Life in the Spirit
Creed I: God the Father (Holy Trinity)
Worship I: Sacramenta Economy and Christian Prayer
Method I: Fundamentals of Catechetics and catechetical Methodology
SECOND QUARTER
Introductory Course 2: Catechesis and Sacred Scriptures
Morals 2: Love of God: First to Third Commandments
Creed 2: Jesus Christ: Mission and Person
Worship 2: The Seven Sacraments
Method 2:
School - Based: Communication Skills
Parish - Based: Community - Based Catechesis: Children, Youth, Adults
THIRD QUARTER
Personality Development and Spirituality I: The Particular Calling of the Catechist
Morals 3: Love of Neighbor: Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth Commandments
Creed 3: Mary and the Church
Worship 3: Liturgy
Method 3:
School - Based: Methodology in Catechesis
Parish - Based: First Communion: Catechesis and Rites, Recollection, Modules, Thetare Arts, PRACTICUM
FOURTH QUARTER
Personality Development and Spirituality 2: Christian Anthropology and Pastoral Psychology
Morals 4: Love of Neighbor: 7th, 8th and 10th Commandments
Method 4:
School - Based: Lesson Planning and Evaluation
Parish - Based: Catechetical Planning: Leadership, Management
Skills: Coordinatorship
REQUIREMENTS
- 18 Hours / Subject
- Whole day Class Once A Week
- Interview
- Recommendation from the Parish Priest / Superior
- Documents: Baptismal and Confirmation Certificate, Catholic Marriage Certificate (if married), High School / College Diploma, Recommendation Letter from the Parish Priest / Superior
EXAMINATIONS
- Diagnostic examination
- Periodical / Quarterly examination
- Comprehensive Examination
For Inquiry please contact:
THE DIRECTRESS
Mary, Cause of Our Joy Formation Center
MCJ Compound, Estrella St., Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City
Tel. No. 899-15-26
Mobile: 09202618352
Email Address: mcjfc1990@gmail.com