The required classes for the Associate level:

Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I
Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II
Faith Development
Images of God
Introduction to Prayer
Introduction to Sacraments
Introduction to Scripture
Introduction to Christology

The Office of Faith Formation offers all of the required Associate level classes as in-person classes except Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I. You may choose to complete some of the required classes via the online video option from our office or by taking some of the online courses from VLCFF for your convenience. If you have questions about which classes to take or for registration information email ff@archlou.org.

Online Associate level classes offered by the Office of Faith Formation:

Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I (This class is available via Google Classroom. To request the link email ff@archlou.org.)

*These are online video classes.  Click the class title to start the video.  Click the Assignment Information Sheet to view the requirements for the class.

*Images of God
Assignment Information Sheet

*Introduction to Prayer
Assignment Information Sheet (Click here for the additional reading assignment.)

*Introduction to the Sacraments, Part 1 and Part 2
(You must watch both parts to receive credit)
Assignment Information Sheet (Click here for the additional reading assignment.)

Below is a list of University of Dayton VLCFF courses that fulfill the Associate level requirements.

Basic Catechist Formation: Seminar 1.1: This course fulfills the requirements for Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I, Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part II, and Faith Development.

Christology: This course fulfills the requirements for Introduction to Christology.

Faith and Human Development: This course fulfills the requirements for Faith Development.

Introduction to Prayer: This course fulfills the requirements for Introduction to Prayer.

Introduction to Scripture: This course fulfills the requirements for Introduction to Scripture.

Click here to register for the VLCFF classes.

To work toward completing your Advanced or Master level with online classes you may take any of our online classes or any of the VLCFF classes.  Click here for a complete list of our online classes, and click here for more information about VLCFF classes.