Matthew Plese@Kilkennykat Our programs are also meant for lifelong Catholics. Look up our comprehensive adult package - it would be a great fit for you.9 months ago
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Charles ODonnell at Local 3Live in Chicago,went 12 years Catholic schools, am 63 and need Catechism classes. Is there classes for 'Fallen away' Catholics. I had to teach myself how to say the Rosary because it seems so different now as other things do. Dont want classes for a person thats never been a Catholic unless thats all there is.1 year ago
CatechismClass.com: Online Catholic Religious EducationPresentation Transcript
How do youteachThe Catholic Faith
Had youFaithFormationHow doyouensureoccurs in children andadults who areoutside the classroom
What isCatechismClass.com
CatechismClass.comis an online catecheticalprogram aimed at givingfamilies and parishes theopportunity to educate childrenand adults in the Catholic Faith
Mission & VisionWe operate with the singular goal of being nothing short ofthe best onlineCatholic catechesisprogram in the world.All actions of the company are ultimatelydirected tothe purpose of saving souls.―And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard?‖ (Romans 10:14)
Through Our Curriculum:Pastors, Religious Education Teachers, andBishops will possess the capacity to educate,students in their care, with the highestquality, most authentic onlinecatechetical productMission & Vision
What isThe differenceversus others?Our programs areavailable as an online textbookin an interactive, fully accountable format
CatechismClass.comOrthodoxyUsabilityCostPastors/DREs want theircatechetical materials toreflect an inclination towardsorthodoxy and theMagisteriumToday, more than ever,families and parishes areextremely cost-conscious.High quality materials thatare easy-to-use and engagetheir students and encouragelearningAll programs are endorsed by numerousmembers of the Churchs hierarchy.All employees and writers are required tosubmit to an Oath of Fidelity to theCatholic Faith• Convenient/Flexible- students candownload material and learn in thedesired location, at the desired pace• Engages multiple senses(sight/sound) with audio and videoOnline lessons and programs availableat lower cost versus traditionaltext booksCatechetical ResourceSelection Criteria
It is an easy,inexpensive, convenientway to expose familiesand students to thewhole truth of theCatholic Church...…and makes theminteractive with theChurch’sMagisteriumOur products are not meant to always replace communitylearning. Our flexible program will address your situationand needs.
Each of our lessonsis interactiveAnd follows a seven-step format witha final quizto assess students’ progress and knowledgeof the FaithAll of these quizzes together form a way for priests, parish religious educationdirectors & parents to ensure that students are completingthe material successfully
Available ProgramsCATEGORY INDIVIDUALLESSONSCOMPLETEPROGRAMSCHILDREN (Gr. 1-8) Yes YesSACRAMENTALPREPARATIONYes YesHIGH SCHOOL (Gr. 9-10)Yes YesADULTS (RCIA) Yes YesLITURGICAL YEAR Yes YesMARRIAGEPREPARATIONNo YesNEW ROMAN MISSAL No YesBOOK SUMMARIES Yes No
OurProgramFirst – Eight Grade Program1st - 8th Grade Series $24.991st - 8th Grade Lesson $1.99A package program for each grade level from 1st grade through 8th grade
OurProgramSacramental PreparationCatechismClass.com offers four online Sacramental Preparation Courses:• First Confession (or First Penance)• First Communion (or First Eucharist)• Baptism Preparation Program• ConfirmationThis series is available for $19.99.
OurProgramHigh School Program9th & 10th Grade 1st Semester Program $19.959th & 10th Grade 2nd Semester Program $14.959th & 10th Grade Lessons $ 2.99Our High School program was designed tofollow the frame work set up forth by theUSCCB in their ―Doctrinal Elements ofa Curriculum Framework for theDevelopment of CatecheticalMaterials for Young People of HighSchool Age.‖
OurProgramAdult ProgramEach lesson of individual lessons that can also be purchased for $2.99.These lessons together comprise six individual series:•Creed•Ten Commandments•Old Testament•Life of Christ•Mass•SacramentsEach series will cost $11.50 or you can buy the entireadult package for only $57.50, essentially giving oneseries free of charge.
Catholic Liturgical Year ProgramAll lessons on the topic sell for $2.99/eachthe package containing all current and futurelessons is sold for $59.99..Provides lessons on the feasts and fastsof the Catholic Liturgical Year that can beused year after year.Designed for lifelong Catholics to trulydive deeper into uniting themselves withthe Holy Church through the SacredLiturgy and Calendar.OurProgram
xxxxxxMarriage PreparationOurProgramBooks or e-books are sold for$12.99.CatechismClass.coms Marriage Preparation book is aseries of reflections on the Sacrament of HolyMatrimony.Prepares the couple for theSacrament and the interior dispositions necessary formarriage.
OurProgramNew Translation of the Roman MissalThe product is sold in all of its distribution forms for$10.99.This report on the new translation includes the following:• A catechesis on the Eucharist• A history of the Holy Sacrificeof the Mass• Reasons for a new translation• A catechesis on the changesof what we will say and what we will hear from the priest
OurProgramBook SummariesBook summaries are sold individually for $4.95.CatechismClass.coms book summaries are in-depth reports that present you with all themain points, highlights and arguments from a Catholic book.Our products are great for busy adultswho wish to study books on the Faith,graduate students doing research, orcollege students.
Paperback & Ebook OptionsVisitCatechismClass.comfor a complete listingof titles, pricing, anddescriptions
• Episcopal Advisor: Bishop Robert Vasa• Program Creator: Fr. J.D. Zatalava; Catholic Priest of theDiocese of Altoona, PA• Content Authors• Fr. Zatalava- Fr. Zatalava has been called "Father Catechism"informally because of his work with catechesis including hisappearances on EWTN and writings in support of the need toteach the Faith to adult Catholics. Father has a Masters inDivinity• Matthew Plese -CEO CatechsimClass.com; Matthew‘seducation includes two years of seminary study in CatholicDoctrine and an undergraduate Philosophy Degree.• Shannon Jones- Board of Directors, CatechismClass.com,Former CEO, CatechismClass.com• Preston E. Wiggins, Jr.-Holds a Masters of Arts in Theologyand Christian Ministry with an adjunct Certificate in Catechesisfrom Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has ten years’experience as a parish Director of Religious Education.• Maria Vitale Gallagher- Legislative director for thePennsylvania Pro-Life FederationMeet the Authors of CatechismClass.comAuthors of Our Programs• Adult ProgramsMatthew Plese & Fr.James D. Zatalava• Sacramental PreparationFather James D. Zatalava• Children’s ProgramsFather James D. Zatalavaand Shannon Jones• Marriage Preparation andNew Translation of theMissal BooksPreston E. Wiggins• Ethical CoursesMaria Vitale Gallagher.
Program Applications—Parishes• Parish-Sponsored Programs-CatechismClass.com as the maincurriculum– Use the CatechismClass.com program as the main text for their CCD/religious educationprograms– A teachers manual is available to instructors for classroom usage• Parish-Supported Programs-CatechismClass.com as a supplement totextbooks– Offer the CatechismClass.com program as supplemental information– May also be useful for children with special education needs (ie., disabled children andchildren with learning disabilities) who are unable to attend weekly classes– Parishes can purchase licensed agreements, providing teachers with unlimited access tomaterials for classroom usageReporting and accountability•Parish administrators and teachers can monitor the progress of students and check theirscores electronically•Each student is given a unique account to read their material online and take the quizzes,allowing for strong parental involvement
Program Applications—Individuals• Grades 1-8– Homeschooled children– Children in families with busy schedules that conflict with the parish religiouseducation schedule (cannot attend weekly in person classes)• RCIA– For catechumens going through RCIA but cannot attend weekly classes– As the textbook for RCIA courses–• Continuing Education– For Catholics who want an in-depth Catechism study courseOur Individual Programs are intended for a variety of users
Support and EndorsementsHis Holiness, Pope Benedict the XVI, Pontiff EmeritusCardinal DolanCardinal ArchbishopArchdiocese of NY, NYCardinal BurkeArchdiocese of St., Louis, MOArchbishop HughesArchbishop EmeritusArchdiocese of New Orleans, LAArchbishop ChaputArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PABishop Baker, Diocese of Charleston, SC
Support and Endorsements (cont’d.)• Fr. Robert Levis, Ph.D., Catholic Author, EWTN• Fr. John Trigilio, Jr., Ph.D, Th.D., Catholic Author, EWTN• Fr. Shannon M. Collins, C.P.M.• Mr. Jason Evert, M.Th., Catholic Answers• Mr. Ken Ogorek Director of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Indianapolis• Mrs. Donna Steichen, Catholic Author• Mr. J. Fraser Field Catholic Education Resource Center
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