Catechetical Formation
The Bishop Helmsing Institute (BHI) has a three year program for the training of catechists. Parishes or individual parishioners may enroll in this training program, which includes a comprehensive curriculum on Scripture (Gospels, Acts, Epistles of St. Paul, Old Testament, etc.), the Catechism of the Catholic Church, spiritual life and prayer, tools and methods of evangelization and catechesis, called and gifted assessment and training, social doctrine of the Church, Church history, Creed, Vatican II, Writings of the Saints, etc.
This includes online classes for those who cannot make the scheduled classes at one of the available locations. Classes are open to anyone for enrichment and spiritual growth so please go the BHI web site to view their curriculum, course schedules, tuition assistance or other information by clicking on the link below or going to http://www.bishophelmsinginstitute.org
The General Directory for Catechesis 63, in the wake of Ad Gentes, Evangelii Nuntiandi and Catechesi Tradendae, describes catechesis as a "moment" in the process of evangelization and defines it as: "The 'moment' of catechesis is that which corresponds to the period in which conversion to Jesus Christ is formalized and provides a basis for first adhering to him. Converts, by means of a 'period of formation, an apprenticeship in the whole Christian life', are initiated into the mystery of salvation and an evangelical style of life. This means 'initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life'". This is a key aim of the Bishop Helmsing Institute and all diocesan programs involving evangelization and catechesis.
*Catechtical Formation is a function of the Bishop Helmsing Institute. Please click here to go to their web site or phone them at (816) 756-1850.