Media Options

DVD, Online Videos, or Google Classroom classes from ALMI

Media Options:

DVD: Required viewing is only available via DVD that is borrowed from the Office of Faith Formation. Additional assignments are required to receive credit (writing assignment and/or reading assignment).
Online Video: Required viewing for this course is available via DVD or online. For online access go to either https://www.youtube.com/@FranciscanMedia/videos or www.archlouff.org under the Online Learning tab, depending on the class. Additional assignments are required to receive credit (writing assignment and/or reading assignment).
Google Classroom: All assignments and classwork are only online via Google Classroom.

Creating Sabbath Space in Our Lives

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://www.youtube.com/@FranciscanMedia/videos to view the videos (you must watch all 5 parts).

Catechist Credit: 7 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation

There are a total of 5 sessions.

Religious Education Standards: Domain 3, Domain 4

Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I., originally presented this three-day retreat at King’s House Retreat and Renewal Center, Belleville, IL. It has been replicated as a five-session video program that can be used for small group faith sharing, or for private spiritual renewal. Sessions presented are: 1) Sabbath As the First Retreat; 2) Obstacles to Sabbath; 3) Showing Up for the Wedding Feast and Taking the Ointment; 4) Sabbath as Solitude and Reconciliation; and 5) Sabbath: The Rest in God.

Completion Requirement: After watching the videos, write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Foundation of the Liturgy

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the videos. You must watch both Part I and Part 2.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

This presentation is a brief overview of the historical development of liturgy, the basic principles of celebrating liturgy, and the introduction/concluding Rites of the Mass.

Completion Requirement: After watching the videos, and completing the additional reading assignment, write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Images of God

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward the Associate Level in the area of Images of God or toward Theology in the content area of Spirituality

Religious Education Standards: Domain 1, Domain 5, Domain 6

An exploration into both the personal and communal images of God and how those images impact our sense of community and ministry.

Completion Requirement: After watching the videos and completing the additional assignment sheets, write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org

Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

Date: Ongoing: This online class may be started at any time.

Location: Google Classroom

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Registration: Go to https://classroom.google.com/c/MzE5MjM1MjcwOTE5?cjc=6jenbm4 to begin the class. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org if you have any questions about this class.

Catechist Credit: 7 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching

Religious Education Standards: Domain 1, Domain 2

This course will provide you with a general understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and practical ways to integrate it into your curriculum.

Introduction to Prayer

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward the Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Prayer or toward Theology in the content area of Prayer

Religious Education Standards: Domain 3

This is a study of the diverse forms of individual and communal prayer and identification of one’s own preferred style of prayer.

Completion Requirement: After watching the video and completing the additional reading assignment, write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Introduction to Sacraments

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video. You must watch both Part I and Part 2.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward the Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Sacraments or toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

This presentation explores the meaning of the Sacraments, the role they have in the Church, and the principles of liturgical celebration of the Sacraments.

Introduction to Scripture

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward the Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Scripture or toward Theology in the content area of Scripture

Religious Education Standards: Domain 1

Echoes of Faith Plus: The Scriptures explores the central themes and message of the Bible. It explains what the Bible is and why it is considered the holy book of the Christian community. It introduces some of the foundational stories of the Bible.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Introduction to Spirituality

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Spirituality

Religious Education Standards: Domain 4, Domain 5, Domain 6

This presentation is an appreciation of diverse expressions of both personal and communal spirituality and the exploration of the activities of the Spirit of the Church and in the world.

Living in the Image and Likeness of God

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://www.youtube.com/@FranciscanMedia/videos to view the videos (you must watch Part 1, 2, & 3).

Catechist Credit: 3 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation.

There is a total of 3 sessions.

Religious Education Standards: Domain 3, Domain 4

Fr. Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I., originally presented this three-day retreat at King’s House Retreat and Renewal Center, Belleville, IL. It has been replicated as a three-session video program that can be used for small group faith sharing, or for private spiritual renewal. Sessions presented are: 1) The Struggle – Our Congenital Discontent and its deep root, Its Deep Root – The “image and likeness of God” inside of us; 2) The Struggles inherent in our Blessedness, Our simplistic and romanticized notion of this Divine energy inside – its struggles; 3) Living Healthily Inside Divine Madness, Living the Divine Fire Inside us – Commandments for the Long Haul.

Completion Requirement: After watching the videos write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Major Themes of Scripture

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video. You must watch both Part I and Part 2.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture

Religious Education Standards: Domain 1

This presentation is a survey of the primary themes of Scripture and how they are relevant in our lives today.

Completion Requirement: After watching the videos and completing the additional reading assignment, write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Overview of Catechetical Ministry Part I

Date: Ongoing: This online class may be started at any time.

Location: Google Classroom

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Registration: Go to https://classroom.google.com/c/MzMyNDA2NzkyNDZa?cjc=tjvcoaj to begin the class. Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org if you have any questions about this class.

Catechist Credit: 2 hours apply toward the Associate Level in the area of Overview of Catechetical Ministry

Religious Education Standards: Domain 6

This course is an introductory overview of catechesis, which will provide participants with a general understanding of the purpose, goals, and methodology of the ministry of catechesis. It will introduce the National Directory for Catechesis and provide catechists with ideas and resources to use in catechetical session planning.

Overview of the Mass

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video. You must watch both Part I and Part 2.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

This presentation focuses on the Mass, the “source and summit” of all the Church’s activity, as well as the meaning and purpose of the primary elements of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Sacrament of Holy Orders, Past and Present

Cost: $10.00 (checks payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 1 hour applies toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

Expert author Kathleen Chesto leads viewers through the development and history of the Sacrament of Holy Orders, starting from Biblical times to post-Vatican II.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Sacrament of Matrimony, Past and Present

Cost: $10.00 (checks payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 1 hour applies toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

Expert author Kathleen Chesto leads viewers through the development and history of the Sacrament of Matrimony, starting from Biblical times to post-Vatican II. Chesto offers an engaging presentation in language that is comprehensible and clear.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Sacrament of Reconciliation, Past and Present

Cost: $10.00 (checks payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 1 hour applies toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments

Religious Education Standards: Domain 2

Expert author Kathleen Chesto discusses the nature and purpose of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and how its theology and ritual changed over 2,000 years.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Seven Deadly Sins/Seven Lively Virtues

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation

Religious Education Standards: Domain 1, Domain 4

Reverend Robert E. Barron presents a challenging presentation of the Seven Deadly Sins… and for his message of hope, found in the Seven Lively Virtues.

Pride/Humility
Envy/Admiration
Anger/Forgiveness
Sloth/Zeal
Avarice/Generosity
Gluttony/Asceticism
Lust/Chastity

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Spiritual Growth in Tough Times

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 3 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation.

There is a total of 3 sessions.

Religious Education Standards: Domain 3, Domain 4

This series by well-known presenter Joyce Rupp, OSM, offers practical ideas and inspirational stories to help us through the difficult times of our lives. Sessions presented are: 1) Wait, Watch, Work, and Don’t Give Up; 2) Find a Reason to Hope; and 3) Trust and Lean on God.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Spirituality and the Two Halves of Life

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://www.youtube.com/@FranciscanMedia/videos to view the videos (you must watch Part 1, 2, & 3).

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation

Religious Education Standards: Domain 3, Domain 4, Domain 5, Domain 6

Ron Rolheiser, a Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate, focuses on two distinct parts of growth and discipleship. We leave home at an early age and spend many years trying to find our way back. How do we get back again? That’s the spiritual task for the first half of life. But where do we go once we’re back home? That’s the spirituality for the second half of life.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

Theology of Church

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Go to https://archlouff.org/catechist-certification/online-learning/ to view the video. You must watch both Part I and Part 2.

Catechist Credit: 2.5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church

Religious Education

Standards: Domain 1, Domain 2

This presentation explores the meaning and mission of the Church and the role Baptism has within it.

Untold Blessings: Three Paths to Holiness

Cost: $10.00 (check payable to ALMI)

Contact: Contact Lynn McDaniel at lmcdaniel@archlou.org or (502) 636-0296, ext.1267 for class materials (DVD) and additional assignments.

Catechist Credit: 3 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation.

There is a total of 3 sessions.

Religious Education Standards: Domain 4

Robert Barron paints a beautiful and mysterious image of what it takes to be a follower of “the One who is, Jesus Christ.” He lays out three intriguing paths to holiness: 1) Finding the Center; 2) Knowing You’re a Sinner; and 3) Realizing Your Life is Not About You. He also provides practical approaches to enhance the journey along these three paths.

Completion Requirement: Write a minimum of two pages to summarize what you have learned from the assignment. Send paper to ff@archlou.org.

DOMAIN KEY:

Domain 1: Scripture

Domain 2: Sacraments/Liturgy

Domain 3: Prayer

Domain 4: Morality

Domain 5: Community (Parish/Church/World)

Domain 6: Missionary (What to Do/Action)