CatechismClass.com: Online Catholic Religious Education

1. How do you teach The Catholic Faith 2. Had you Faith Formation How do you ensure occurs in children and adults who are outside the classroom 3. What is CatechismClass.com 4. CatechismClass.com is an online catechetical program aimed at giving families and parishes the opportunity to educate children and adults in the Catholic Faith 5. Mission & Vision We operate with the singular goal of being nothing short of the best online Catholic catechesis program in the world. All actions of the company are ultimately directed to the purpose of saving souls. “And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard?” (Romans 10:14) 6. Through Our Curriculum: Pastors, Religious Education Teachers, and Bishops will possess the capacity to educate, students in their care, with the highest quality, most authentic online catechetical product Mission & Vision 7. What is The difference versus others? Our programs are available as an online textbook in an interactive, fully accountable format 8. CatechismClass.com Orthodoxy Usability Cost Pastors/DREs want their catechetical materials to reflect an inclination towards orthodoxy and the Magisterium Today, more than ever, families and parishes are extremely cost-conscious. High quality materials that are easy-to-use and engage their students and encourage learning All programs are endorsed by numerous members of the Church's hierarchy. All employees and writers are required to submit to an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Faith • Convenient/Flexible- students can download material and learn in the desired location, at the desired pace • Engages multiple senses (sight/sound) with audio and video Online lessons and programs available at lower cost versus traditional text books Catechetical Resource Selection Criteria 9. It is an easy, inexpensive, convenient way to expose families and students to the whole truth of the Catholic Church... …and makes them interactive with the Church’s Magisterium Our products are not meant to always replace community learning. Our flexible program will address your situation and needs. 10. Each of our lessons is interactive And follows a seven-step format with a final quiz to assess students’ progress and knowledge of the Faith All of these quizzes together form a way for priests, parish religious education directors & parents to ensure that students are completing the material successfully 11. OurProgram First – Eight Grade Program A package program for each grade level from 1st grade through 8th grade Emphasis placed on learning Catholic Prayers and understanding the Baltimore Catechism 12. OurProgram Sacramental Preparation CatechismClass.com offers four online Sacramental Preparation Courses: • First Confession • First Communion • Baptism Preparation Program (A best • Seller ideal for godparents) • Confirmation 13. OurProgram High School Program Designed to follow the frame work set up forth by the USCCB in their “Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.” 14. OurProgram Adult Program Offer Complete Adult Level Courses on: 1. The Theology of the Mass 2. The Sacraments 3. The Old Testament 4. The Precepts of the Church 5. Eschatology 6. Mariology & many others Programs used by: 1. Lifelong Catholics for Faith Enrichment 2. Catechumens to learn Church teachings 3. Study Groups 15. Catholic Liturgical Year Program Provides lessons on the feasts and fasts of the Catholic Liturgical Year that can be used year after year. Designed for lifelong Catholics to truly dive deeper into uniting themselves with the Holy Church through the Sacred Liturgy and Calendar. OurProgram 16. xxx xxx Marriage Preparation OurProgram CatechismClass.com's Marriage Preparation book is a series of reflections on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Prepares the couple for the Sacrament and the interior dispositions necessary for marriage. 17. OurProgram Book Summaries CatechismClass.com's book summaries are in-depth reports that present you with all the main points, highlights and arguments from a Catholic book. Our products are great for busy adults who wish to study books on the Faith, graduate students doing research, or college students. 18. Paperback & Ebook Options Visit CatechismClass.com for a complete listing of titles, pricing, and descriptions 19. • Episcopal Advisor: Bishop Robert Vasa • Program Creator: Fr. J.D. Zatalava; Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Altoona, PA • Content Authors • Fr. Zatalava- Fr. Zatalava has been called "Father Catechism" informally because of his work with catechesis including his appearances on EWTN and writings in support of the need to teach the Faith to Catholics. Father has a Masters in Divinity • Matthew Plese –CEO of CatechsimClass.com; Matthew‘s education includes two years of seminary study in Catholic Doctrine, an undergraduate Philosophy Degree, and a Certificate in Catechesis from Catholic Distance University • Shannon Jones- Board of Directors, CatechismClass.com, Former CEO, CatechismClass.com • Preston E. Wiggins, Jr.-Holds a Masters of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry with an adjunct Certificate in Catechesis from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has ten years’ experience as a parish Director of Religious Education. • Maria Vitale Gallagher- Legislative director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Meet the Authors of CatechismClass.com Authors of Our Programs • Adult Programs Matthew Plese & Fr. James D. Zatalava • Sacramental Preparation Father James D. Zatalava • Children’s Programs Father James D. Zatalava and Shannon Jones • Marriage Preparation and New Translation of the Missal Books Preston E. Wiggins • Ethical Courses Maria Vitale Gallagher. 20. Program Applications—Parishes • Parish-Sponsored Programs-CatechismClass.com as the main curriculum – Use the CatechismClass.com program as the main text for their CCD/religious education programs – A teacher's manual is available to instructors for classroom usage • Parish-Supported Programs-CatechismClass.com as a supplement to textbooks – Offer the CatechismClass.com program as supplemental information – May also be useful for children with special education needs (ie., disabled children and children with learning disabilities) who are unable to attend weekly classes – Parishes can purchase licensed agreements, providing teachers with unlimited access to materials for classroom usage Reporting and accountability •Parish administrators and teachers can monitor the progress of students and check their scores electronically •Each student is given a unique account to read their material online and take the quizzes, allowing for strong parental involvement 21. Program Applications—Individuals • Grades 1-8 – Homeschooled children – Children in families with busy schedules that conflict with the parish religious education 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 course Our Individual Programs are intended for a variety of users 22. Supporters and Endorsers His Holiness, Pope Benedict the XVI, Pontiff Emeritus Cardinal Dolan Cardinal Archbishop Archdiocese of NY, NY Cardinal Burke Archdiocese of St., Louis, MO Archbishop Hughes Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA Archbishop Chaput Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PABishop Baker, Diocese of Charleston, SC 23. 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 24. Begin by searching through our products and browse our lessons and series… Start here 25. Review account for test scores Tutorials & sample Lessons About us Guides Our Patron Prayer Community You also can find 26. Whether you want single lessons or entire programs... Sign up is easy! 27. Had you AN ONLINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL TEACHING THE MODERN WORLD