Institute for Black Catholic Studies Catechist Formation Program: Summer 2006
Catechist Formation For The Black Catholic Community
An Enrichment and Certificate Program
Xavier University's Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University's Institute for Black Catholic Studies
At Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana
Catechist Formation For The Black Catholic Community
An Enrichment and Certificate Program
NEW FORMAT: THREE ONE-WEEK SEMINARS
Summer 2006 Introduces A Revised Catechist Formation Program In Response To The Current And Diverse Ministerial Priorities Of Parish Catechists And/Or School Religion Teachers In The African American Community. Participants May Enroll In Any Or All Of The Following One-Week Seminars.*
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IBCF 0001 - The Nature And Goals Of Africentric Catechesis, July 3-7, 2006
INSTRUCTOR: Sr. Eva Marie Lumas, SSS
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An interactive seminar that explores (1) The mission and tasks of Africentric catechesis including an overview of theological/pastoral documents that encourage inculturation and holistic faith formation, (2) qualities of a catechist, (3) Black learning styles/catechetical environments and methods, (4) an initial exploration of resources. |
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IBCF 0002 - Naming and Claiming Our Resources, July 10-14, 2006
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Therese Wilson Favors |
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A hands-on exploration of resources and "best practices" developed by and
for catechists and religion teachers in the Black Catholic community. Among
the featured resources is "Keep on Teaching" - 15 catechetical aids produced
by the Office of African American Catholic Ministries and Division of
Evangelization and Catechesis, Baltimore, MD |
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IBCF 0003 - Developing Meaningful Strategies, July 17-21, 2006
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Donna Grant |
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A "teach-in" immersion process that engages participants in developing
catechetical strategies for use in their local ministry. The thematic focus
of this seminar is "Living the Faith: Black and Catholic". Participants will
work together sharing insight, skills, and resources readily adaptable for a
variety of catechetical communities and contexts. |
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IBCF 0004 - The Synthesis Seminar (current Level 3), July 3-21, 2006
(3-weeks)
INSTRUCTOR: Ms. Kaffy Babineaux-Belvin |
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Required for certification, this seminar enables students to further
develop the skills of program planning, implementation, and evaluation begun
in Level 2 of the three-summer program. Student projects designed in Level 2
undergo a peer review. Implementation and evaluation of the Level 2 project,
in collaboration with the seminar instructor, are required for enrollment in
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Each of the new one-week catechetical seminars is designed to provide ministerial training, as well as ongoing enrichment, support, and networking for catechists and/or DREs (including IBCS alumna). Each seminar will be conducted in conjunction with one of the Institute's Black Religious Expression seminars, and a one-week Core Course (i.e., Scripture, Black Catholic History, Black Spirituality, etc.). Enrollment in the catechetical program requires enrollment in a BRE seminar and one Core Course. 25 students maximum in each of the catechetical seminars.
NOTE WELL: CONTINUING STUDENTS IN THE THREE-SUMMER IBCS CATECHIST FORMATION PROGRAM: Level 2 of the three-summer certification program will not be offered Summer 2006.
All students eligible for Level 2 may enroll in IBCF 0002 and IBCF 0003 described above.
All students eligible for Level 3 are encouraged to enroll in IBCF 0004 (as well as any one of the one-week Core Courses, and a BRE seminar) to complete the requirements for certification.
*Students desiring certification are not required to complete all three one-week seminars in a single summer. However, certification requires completion of all three of the one-week seminars within 2-4 summers, followed by completion of a project and the three-week seminar.
Xavier University's Institute
for Black Catholic Studies
At Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana
MINISTERIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE FAITH COMMUNITY
An Enrichment and Certificate Program; Three One-Week Seminars
Summer 2006 will feature three stand-alone
courses on Catholic Social Teaching (CST) that explore the Church's
directives on building a just and peaceful world. Geared toward the
Black Catholic faithful and those who minister with the Black community,
these offerings will provide vital information about a central aspect of
Church life and prepare participants to be more effective local leaders
in the mission of Christ. Participants may enroll in any or all of the
following one-week seminars.
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WEEK 1 July 3 - 7, 2006 |
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LDER 0001 - A Black Perspective on Catholic Social Teaching
Instructor: Fr. Byran Massingale |
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An interactive seminar that introduces the body of Catholic Social
Teaching, its seven major themes and values, and explores the implications
of CST for the Black community. Formal class will be held on July 3, 5, 6
and 7th. On July 4th students will participate in a required IBCS community
event that reflects on African American experience and traditions. |
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WEEK 2 July 10 - 14, 2006 |
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LDER 0002 - Economic Justice: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Instructor: Ms. Donna Grimes |
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An introduction to the Campaign for Human Development and other
organizations that promote the Church's Social Teachings in real ways
throughout the world. Who are these organizations? What are they doing? How
do they support the outreach efforts of parish communities? Participants
will be provided practical guidance on the grant application process and
writing more effective proposals. |
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| WEEK 3 July 17 - 21, 2006 |
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LDER 0003 - Black Approaches to Catholic Social Teaching in the Faith
Community
Instructor: Ms. Adrienne Curry |
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A workshop designed to discuss, explore and collaborate towards effective
presentation of Catholic Social Teaching in the local parish community.
Participants will cultivate a working understanding of key Justice and Peace
documents and develop a step-by-step implementation plan, with instructor
feedback and list of resources that can be used with the faith community at
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Xavier University of
Louisiana's
Institute for Black Catholic Studies
At Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana
Graduate Theological Studies Program
June 30 - July 22, 2006
Graduate Degree Program Course Offerings
Dr. M. Shawn Copeland
Associate Director for the Degree Program
Ms. Claudine Panell Goodlet
Administrative Assistant for the Degree Program
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MORNING COURSES ( 9 - 11:45 AM)
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| IBTH 5030 |
Black Approaches to Scripture
Rev. Dr. Victor Darlington |
| IBTH 5430 |
Spirituality of Black Literature
Dr. Estella Conwill Majozo |
| IBTH 5998 |
Directed Readings: Ethical Issues Confronting the Black
Family
Rev. Dr. Paulinus Odozor, C.S.Sp. |
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AFTERNOON COURSES (2 - 4:45 PM) |
| IBTH 5010 |
Black Approaches to Theology
Dr. M. Shawn Copeland |
| IBTH 5080 |
Black Approaches to Sacraments
Dr. Nwaka Egbulum |
| IBTH 5210 |
History of Black Catholic Organizations/Movements
Dr. Cecilia Moore |
| TBS (TO BE SCHEDULED) |
| IBTH 5000 |
Pro-Seminar
Dr. M. Shawn Copeland |
For more information and registration
materials see our web page
www.xula.edu/IBCS
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