Basic Certification Application Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise Religious Education and Catechetical Leadership Office Attn: Jackie Hopper, Director 1501 Federal Way, Ste. 400, Boise ID 83705 JHopper@RCDB.org (208) 350-7541 Section 1: Personal Information Name: First Middle Last Mailing Address: Street Number or P.O. Box City State Zip Email Address: Home or Work phone: ( ) - Parish Cell phone: ( ) - Parish City Area(s) of Ministry Section 2: Updating Basic Certification: (Check off this section if sending in documentation for individual courses to update your file or your annual retreat) Submitting documents for file update Attendance at an annual retreat is required. Please provide documentation of retreat attendance annually. The retreat requirements consist of a specific time away, directed by someone other than participant, and held in a community setting (see Section 5 for requirements). Section 3: Attestation and Recommendation: I affirm that the information submitted by me or for me for certification purposes is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I attest that I have completed the Diocese of Boise Safe Environment training and have received a favorable Diocese of Boise background check. I declare that I am in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. I will uphold and remain faithful to the teachings of the Church, including its moral teachings, and will instruct my students in the faith in accordance with the Magisterium. I am not Catholic but I declare I will uphold and remain faithful to the teachings of the Church, including its moral teachings, and will instruct my students in the faith in accordance with the Magisterium. I have been involved in parish/school ministry for years. Signed: Dated: I have reviewed the data on this application and recommend this individual for Basic Certification upon successful completion of the program. Signed: _ Dated: PASTOR Signed: _ Dated: DRE/PRINCIPAL
Section 4: Documentation of outcomes in each focus area: Basic Certification Topic Outcomes Fulfilled through Evangelization Able to understand evangelization as the essential mission of the Church and all baptized Christians. Able to identify key Church documents, (i.e., Evangelization in the Modern World, Go and Make Disciples, etc.). Able to describe evangelization in a Catholic context. Able to describe the relationship between evangelization and conversion. Able to articulate the importance of sharing one s faith with others. Morality I Able to discuss the life to which Jesus calls us and the place of sin, mercy, repentance, forgiveness, and grace in our lives. Able to explain the framework of the moral life as indicated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. Able to identify the two foundations of the moral life: the call to dignity of each human person and the common good. Able to describe the basic steps involved in making a moral decision. Christology Able to recognize the various titles of Jesus from Sacred Scripture that recognize his divinity and humanity, (i.e., Son of God, Son of Man, etc.), and explain the meaning of each title. Able to identify various images and titles of Jesus present in Catholic spirituality and devotion throughout the centuries. Able to explain how Jesus is present in the Church and in the world today. Able to explain the importance of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Introduction to Fundamental Theology Able to identify images of God found in Sacred Scripture, (i.e., Creator, Redeemer, etc.). Able to recognize Exodus as the foundation for God as Redeemer. Able to explain the human person s need for salvation. Able to understand effective use of theological resources. Able to gain an understanding of the authority and infallibility of the Magisterium. Introduction to Scripture Able to explain the roles of Scripture and Tradition as revelation for Catholics. Able to identify types of Books of the Bible (Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, etc.). Able to explain the process of arriving at the Canon. Able to identify various literary forms and genres in Sacred Scripture. Able to understand the role of the Magisterium in Biblical interpretation. Able to explain the methods and approaches for Biblical Interpretation. Able to give examples of the importance of Sacred Scripture in one s own life. Sacraments and Rituals Able to list the Seven Sacraments, their symbols, their ritual actions, and effects as acts of Christ, acts of worship and effective signs of grace. Able to differentiate between the Sacraments of Initiation, Healing and Service. Able to explain why RCIA is the model for all catechesis. Able to define Sacrament and sacramental. Able to understand and identify rituals that augment one s worship and create an atmosphere of reverence.
The Mass Eucharistic Liturgy Explain the relationship of Liturgy to the Paschal Mystery (CCC #1409.) Explain/outline the structure of the Mass and describe why, in the words of Vatican II, the Mass is the source and summit in the life of the Christian. (CCC #1407.) Understand the historical development of liturgy in the Church. Catholic Beliefs and Traditions Able to identify faith as our response to God's call to relationship and also as the content of what we believe. Able to define the term creed and distinguish between the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. Able to express a basic understanding of the following concepts: Trinity, Incarnation, Paschal Mystery, Holy Spirit, Communion of Saints, grace, and glory. Able to explain the meaning of the hierarchy of truths in Catholic doctrine. Able to define the following terms: faith, theology, magisterium, tradition, Tradition, doctrine, dogma. Social Teaching Able to understanding the key tenets of Catholic Social Teaching. Able to be more aware of injustices in local communities and in the world. Able to work through a process which will help participants assess a need in their communities, reflect on the root causes and Church s social teaching of that issue, and be involved with both social outreach (charity) and social transformation (justice) through action.
Section 5: Documentation of Annual Retreat Requirement: Retreat Documentation Retreat Year 1 is when you began certification process *Year 2 Date Retreat Description (give details on additional page and attach retreat brochure) Retreat Master *Year 3 *You may take up to 3 years to complete certification Religious Education and Catechetical Leadership Office Attn: Jackie Hopper, Director 1501 Federal Way, Ste 400, Boise ID 83705 JHopper@RCDB.org (208) 350-7541 RE Office Use only Date certification process began: Date application received: SEW: Background Ck: Cert Mailed: Date last revised: July 2018