Human Sexuality Catechist Formation:

Archdiocesan policy and its implementation directs that every child from grades K-12 in parishes and Catholic schools receive a systematic formation in human sexuality. This formation will clarify one’s personal values & beliefs about sexuality in light of the official Catholic vision/teachings for human sexuality.

Catechist formation includes a basic 12-hour content course in human sexuality catechesis. The course provides a Scriptural & Christian anthropological foundation for Church teachings with an introduction to teaching methods, approved resources, and how to create parent partnerships.

It will develop 1) critical thinking skills with media messages, 2) basic catechetical skills with parents & youth, and 3) assertiveness skills to address peer pressure.  Additional 3-hour mini-courses are offered to those catechists seeking additional formation in working with parents and teens. Family program models are also available.

Catechists in formal ministry of catechesis in sexuality must complete all requirements for this course prior to teaching.  This may  include persons in pastoral, family, or youth ministry.- Archdiocesan Sexuality Catechesis Guidelines & Resources, Guideline VII, p.15

Sexuality Catechesis Course Schedule and Registration Form

http://www.archgh.org/YouthMin/pdf/SexualityCatechistFormation-Spring2008.pdf

Approved Resources

http://www.archgh.org/cce-new/pdf/ministries-sexualitycatechesis-appresources-list.pdf

Contact Person

Mark Ciesielski
mciesiel@archgh.org
713.741.8723

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