Diploma Course in Formation of Faith Educators & Youth Ministers

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Diploma in Formation of Faith Educators and Youth Ministers

The Aim of the Course

This course aims at the formation of faith educators and youth ministers at the diocesan, parish, congregational and community level to respond effectively to the emerging challenges of the pluralistic contexts of today. It includes the spiritual, the intellectual and the human formation of the participants in a community environment.

Course is divided into 3 Phases

Articulation of Phase I

This Phase aims at equipping the participants to express and formulate their experience of life on a twofold level:

On the more general human level of philosophical reflection, where the focal points can be broadly spelt out as: God, the Human Person and the World. This course treats of all the basic dimensions of the Real, considered in its integrality and would include a study cum reflection on the following issues: Knowledge, the Real the Human Person, World and Society.

On the more specific level of theological reflection where the course treats of God’s self-communication and its implications: God’s Word, Sacred Scripture, (Revelation, Trinity, Christology, etc.).

The response to this communication, both on the part of the human person in particular and the community in general (Faith,Theological anthropology in all its implications, Christian life) and finally, the articulation of this experience in the life of the believing community (Ecclesiology, Liturgy, and the sacraments).

Articulation of Phase II

    The following are objectives of the second phase of the diploma course:
  • the formation of a pastoral and catechetical mentality;
  • the acquisition of adequate scientific knowledge;
  • the acquisition of professional skills in youth ministry and catechetics.
 

Curriculum of Phase III

  • Basics of Communication
  • Media Education
  • Poster-making
  • Workshops on street theatre
  • Sound recording
  • Radio programmes
  • Digital Photography (theory and practice)
  • Digital Videography (theory and practice)
  • Use of the Internet
  • Use of Power Point Presentation for classes, seminars, prayers and meditation.

Fee Structure of the Programme

Three Phases TogetherRs 11,220 + Food and Lodging
Phase I onlyRs 3,840 + Food and Lodging
Phase II & IIIRs 9,010 + Food and Lodging
Phase IIIRs 3,150 + Food and Lodging

Curriculum

Phase OneIntroduction to Sacred Scripture
The Synoptic Gospels
Gospel of John
Letters of Paul
Introduction to Theological Reflection
Revelation
Faith
Christology & Trinity
Mariology
Ecclesiology
Sacraments in General
Eucharist
Theological Anthropology
Fundamental Moral Theology
Formation of Conscience
Fundamental of Liturgy
Church Documents
Canonical Issues
Church History
Phase TwoFundamentals of Faith Formation
Fundamentals of Youth Ministry
Theology of the Word
Fundamental Pastoral Theology
Eucharist and Faith Formation
Analysis of Youth Situation
Methodology of Scientific Research
Skills in Youth Ministry
Education to Love
Value Education
Ministry towards the Young at Risk
Initiatory Faith Formation
Youth Catechesis
Faith Formation in School
Faith Ministry to Adults
Preventive System of Education
Psycho Emotional Growth
Model Lesson Plans
Faith Formation in the Family
Responding to the Challenges of Religious Pluralism in India
Spiritual Direction of Youth & Vocational Guidance
Youth Counselling
Ministering to Life
Missiology
Faith Formation and Popular Devotion
Challenges of Globalization to Faith Education
Liturgy and Catechesis
Youth Spirituality
Phase ThreeIntroduction to Communication
Media Education
Digital Photography
PowerPoint Skills
Audio world – digital sound recording, microphones, amplifiers
Internet
Photoshop
Street Theatre
Movie making
The Participants can choose one of the optionsThe Participants can participate in Phase I, II and III: 10 Months
The Participants can join only Phase I: The Basic Theology: 3 Months
The Participants who have done Basic Theology can join Phase II & III: 7 months
The Participants can join only Phase III: 1 Months