That You May Know Christ

For Fort Wayne class of 2010 – 2012 schedule click here
South Bend Class of 2011 – 2013 schedule click here

Sponsored by the Office of Catechesis
Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana
and through a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor

Please contact Janice Martin for more information at  jmartin@diocesefwsb.org

ABOUT EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY

Education for Ministry is a two-year program offering a rich foundation in Theology and religious studies.  This program is intended for those participating in various ministries in the diocese such as Catholic School teachers, parish catechists, DREs, Youth Ministers, and RCIA Team Members as well as parents home schooling their children.  Upon completion of the program, participants will receive Diocesan Certification in Catechetical Leadership.

Classes for Education for Ministry follow a school calendar and are scheduled from August to May.  The program is built on a foundation of Scripture Study and the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Creed, Sacrament (& Liturgy), Morality, and Prayer.  Additional areas of study include Catechetical Methods, and the Theology of Ministry.  All participants must begin the program with the Scripture Modules and follow the sequence of classes as offered.

Through a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor this program is offered free of charge.  Participants must have a copy of the required text: the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a Catholic Bible and any other books needed for various subjects.  The cost for books is the responsibility of the participant and/or parish.  We make every effort to keep the book cost to a minimum.

Each evening begins with the Liturgy of the Hours using Shorter Christian Prayer.  Time is also given to the experience of mature dialogue about course content and its application to life.  Education for Ministry is, as so beautifully stated in the document Adult Catechesis in the Christian Community:

…an invitation to faithfully practice the discipleship
of Jesus and to judge all personal, social, and
spiritual experiences in light of faith. 
                                                                                    ACCC #36

Classes will be held in both Fort Wayne and South Bend from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Please see class schedules above for the class schedule for your area.  Classes are held at one of two locations:

Fort Wayne area
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne IN 46802

South Bend area
Marian High School
1311 South Logan Street
Mishawaka IN 46544-4798