Catechists are needed for Preschool, Grades 1-5 & Grades 6-8 programs.
These programs begin in October.
Consider this ministry when thinking about what you can give to the parish.
Catechist Orientation Meeting for Grades 1-8 is on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 11:15 am. (After 10 am mass in the Social Center)
Let your wishes be known...
*Contact Kelly Sakorafos, Preschool Coordinator Kelly.sakorafos@stblase.org
*Contact Anne Krus, Grades 1-5 Coordinator anne.krus@stblase.org
*Contact Mary Dumm Grades 6-8 Pastoral Associate Marydumm@aol.com
Catechist Topics Offered for Catechist Certification:
Are you a Catechist? Do you teach in a Catholic school and are in need of Catechist Certification? Or do you just want to learn more about your faith? There are three different ways to go about it:
1.) Catechist Topics (2 hours each) offered periodically throughout the year at various churches in the area. 27 topics needed for certification.
Contact Mary Dumm for offerings in the area. Cost is $10 per topic, reimbursed to active St. Blase parishioners after successful completion.
2.) University of Dayton VLCFF) 7 courses needed for Catechist Certification. Each course is 5 weeks long, approximately 5 hours of work per week. $90 each course, reimbursed to active St. Blase parishioners after successful completion. http://vlc.udayton.edu
ST. BLASE OFFERS THIS ONE:
3.) “Echoes of Faith PLUS” Video Series. Five classes/topics during the school year, 2 hours each, from 6:30 PM— 8:30 PM. Homework required by watching a CD/Rom and filling out companion workbook. Catechist certification can easily be accomplished in 2 years, 5 topics per year and 10 topics total. Cost is $25 per year, active St. Blase parishioners to be reimbursed after successful completion of the series. Call Mary Dumm to get on the class list. 586-268-2244 or marydumm@aol.com.
PERK! Faith Formation tuition for one child will be waived for Certified Catechists.
DATES of these classes are on the bottom of the Faith Formation Calendar link below.
1.) Catechist Topics (2 hours each) offered periodically throughout the year at various churches in the area. 27 topics needed for certification.
Contact Mary Dumm for offerings in the area. Cost is $10 per topic, reimbursed to active St. Blase parishioners after successful completion.
2.) University of Dayton VLCFF) 7 courses needed for Catechist Certification. Each course is 5 weeks long, approximately 5 hours of work per week. $90 each course, reimbursed to active St. Blase parishioners after successful completion. http://vlc.udayton.edu
ST. BLASE OFFERS THIS ONE:
3.) “Echoes of Faith PLUS” Video Series. Five classes/topics during the school year, 2 hours each, from 6:30 PM— 8:30 PM. Homework required by watching a CD/Rom and filling out companion workbook. Catechist certification can easily be accomplished in 2 years, 5 topics per year and 10 topics total. Cost is $25 per year, active St. Blase parishioners to be reimbursed after successful completion of the series. Call Mary Dumm to get on the class list. 586-268-2244 or marydumm@aol.com.
PERK! Faith Formation tuition for one child will be waived for Certified Catechists.
DATES of these classes are on the bottom of the Faith Formation Calendar link below.
