Certificates and Other Programs

Foundational Certificates :: Advanced Certificate

Foundational Certificates

Catechetical Certificate & Catholicism Certificate

The two Foundational Certificates offered by the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization at Saint John's Seminary (SJS) provide a full experience of the truth of Christ.

Either the Catechetical Certificate or the Catholicism Certificate provide you with the formation you need to enter more deeply into the truth of Christ.

The Catechetical Certificate prepares you to be a better teacher of the faith. The Catholicism Certificate gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into the truths of the faith. Both Basic Certificates meet at the same time, with different small-group experiences. Skills workshops are required for both the Catechetical and Catholicism Certificates.

When and where?

Classes meet once a month for eight Saturdays, 9am to 4pm.

Brighton Site: TINE Building, 149 Washington Street, Brighton, MA
(taught by Drs. David and Angela Franks)
Dates: 10/20; 11/17; 12/8; 1/19; 2/9; 3/16; 4/20; 5/18
Other RCAB site (TBA)
(taught by Prof. Brian and Janet Benestad)
Dates: 10/13; 11/3; 12/1; 1/12; 2/2; 3/2; 4/6; 5/4
Portland, ME Site: Diocese of Portland, 510 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME
(taught by Drs. David and Angela Franks)
Dates: 9/22; 10/27; 11/3; 1/12; 2/23; 3/23; 4/6; 5/4

Who?

Parish catechists
Parents
Homeschoolers
Anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith!

Topics include ...

Evangelization and Catechesis
Scripture
The Trinity
Jesus Christ
Liturgy and Sacraments
Morality
Prayer
Pedagogy
How Children and Adults Learn

Plus valuable practical skills for teachers and parents, such as ...

Classroom Management
Teaching about Sexuality
Living Out the Liturgical Year
Evangelizing and Teaching Youth and Young Adults

Cost?

$250 for Certificate
$150 for attendance only

Registration is now open for 2012-2013!

Please register online here.

Advanced Certificate: New Evangelization Certificate

TINE also offers a sequel, the New Evangelization Certificate, for those who have completed a Foundational Certificate. This offers the knowledge and confidence you need to become more adept at apologetics: to communicate the beauty of Christian truth in the new millennium. Students will be provided with in-depth study of hot-button, as well as social analysis based on philosophical and theological wisdom.

When and where?

Meets once a week for one semester at TINE (149,Washington Street, Brighton)
Check back in the fall of 2012 for more details!

Who?

This certificate is for those who have completed a Foundational Certificate

Cost?

$300