Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF)

Below is the list of all English courses from VLCFF with information about the catechist credit earned from ALMI for each course.

21st Century Pastoral Issues

• Echoes of Racism: Whispers of Healing Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Ministering in Times of Scandals and Divisions Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices

Adult Formation Leadership

• Best Practices for Adult Learning and Faith Formation
• Designing and Implementing Adult Learning and Faith Formation Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Facilitating Adult Learning and Faith Formation Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 20 hours apply toward Methods and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Leadership Roles and Skills for Adult Learning and Faith Formation Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Methods
• Many Faces of Adult Learners Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  10 hours apply toward Catechetics and 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Culture/Diversity
• Ministry Leadership in the Church Today (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Methods
• Parish as a Learning Community Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Church and 5 hours in the content area of Culture/Diversity) and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Spirituality in Adult Learning and Faith Formation Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Spirituality and 15 hours in the content area of Prayer)
• The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics

Catechesis

• Basics of Catechist Formation 1.1: Catechesis is… (Sem) Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Methods
• Basics of Catechist Formation 1.2: Vocation of the Catechist (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of General Theology and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics/Methods
• Basics of Catechist Formation 1.3: The Human  Development and Spirituality of the Catechist and Learner (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  2.5 hours apply toward Faith Development, 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Spirituality, and 7.5 hours apply toward Catechetics, or 5 hours apply toward Theology in the are content area of Spirituality and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Basics of Catechist Formation 2.1: Methodology Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Catechetical Methodology                                                                         Catechist Credit: 25 hours applies toward Catechetics
• Designing a Parish Catechetical Plan (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 apply toward Catechetics
• Directory for Catechesis: A General Overview and Reflection Catechist Credit: 15 hours total: 10 apply toward Catechetics and 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Culture/Diversity.
• Emotional Intelligence and its Impact on Faith Formation (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Evangelization and Discipleship Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 20 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours in the content area of Culture/Diversity) and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics/Methods
• Faith and Human Development Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Catechetics or 2.5 hours apply toward Associate Level in the area of Faith Development and 22.5 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Foundations and Vision for Evangelizing Catechesis Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Catechetics and 10 hours toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Our Hearts Were Burning (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Roman Catholic Catechesis for Faith Formation Catechist Credit: 25 hours applies toward Catechetics
• The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Understanding Culture in Ministry: Building Bridges Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Culture/Diversity
• Vocation, Spirituality, and Discipleship of Catechists Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Church and 5 hours in the content area of Sacraments)

Catholic Culture and Identity

• Catholic Identity and Culture (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics

Catholic Doctrine

• Catholic Beliefs Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 20 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Christology Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Christology and 10 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Images of Jesus Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Christology, 10 hours in the content area of Scripture, and 5 hours in the content area of Liturgy) or 2.5 hours apply toward Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Christology and 22.5 hours apply toward Theology (7.5 hours in the content area of Christology, 10 hours in the content area of Scripture, and 5 hours in the content area of Liturgy)
• Mary in Scripture and Tradition Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Study of The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Spirituality, 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, 5 hours in the content area of Culture/Diversity, and 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching)
• Survey of Catholic Doctrine Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Catholic Belief and Practices, 5 hours in the content area of Scripture, 5 hours in the content area of Christology, and 5 hours in the content area of Church)
• Theological Reflection: Key to Connecting Faith and Life (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics

Church History

• Church History 1 Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church
• Church History 2 Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church

Disabilities Ministry

• Autism in Faith Formation (SN 4) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Catechetics, 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, and 5 hours apply toward Methods
• Bioethical Issues, Including Care for the Aging and Support for Families Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (8 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, 8 hours in the content area of Family Life, and 9 hours in the content area of Morality)
• Chronic Illness: Mental Illness, Grief, Trauma Support and Counselling Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Electives
• Creative Methodologies: ADHD in Parish Life – Pastoral Implications Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Disabilities in Parish Life: An Overview Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, and 20 hours toward Methods
• Disability across the Life Span: Prenatal Diagnosis – End of Life Care Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  10 hours apply toward Theology (5 hours in the content area Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours in the content area of Family Life) and 15 hours apply toward Methods
• Faith Formation for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  10 hours applied toward Methods, 10 hours apply toward Catechetics, 5 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Fundamentals in Deaf Faith Formation Methodologies Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Catechetics and 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Culture/Diversity
• Moral Injury: When Our Pain Blocks God’s Joy Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Church, 10 hours in the content area of Morality, and 5 hours in the content area of Sacraments)
• Veteran and Military Family Outreach

Ecclesiology

• Ecclesiology: A Theological, Historical and Pastoral Summary (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church
• Ecclesiology: Beginnings of the Church Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (13 hours in the content area of Church and 12 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Ecclesiology: Pilgrim Church Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church
• Ecclesiology: Reframing Church Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Church and 10 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices)

Foundations for Leadership in Ministry

• Administration in Ministry Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Methods
• Collaboration and Community Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Methods and 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church
• Communication and Community
• Leadership in Ministry Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Methods
• Ministry Leadership in the Church Today (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Methods
• The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Vocation to Ministry Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Church and 5 hours in the content area of Sacraments)

Liturgy, Sacraments, Prayer

• Advent: A Holy Waiting Catechist Credit: 10 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
• Introduction to Liturgy Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Liturgy and 5 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Introduction to Prayer Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 10 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation or 2.5 hours apply toward Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Prayer, 12.5 apply toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 10 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
• Introduction to the Sacraments of Initiation Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Sacraments and 10 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
• Liturgical Books Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy
• Music in Liturgy Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy
• On Bended Knee (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 apply toward Spiritual Formation and 5 hours apply toward Theology (2.5 hours in the content area of Liturgy and 2.5 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching)
• Pastoral Letter: Blessed are the Merciful Catechist Credit:             15 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Theology (8 hours in the content area of Sacrament and 7 hours in the content area of Church)
• Permanent Deacons: Discerning a Call to Holy Orders
• Praying With Children Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Praying with Creative Arts: Poetry Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  8 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 7 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation
• Sacraments Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Sacraments and 5 hours in the content area of Liturgy) or 2.5 hours apply toward Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Sacraments and 22.5 apply toward Theology (17.5 hours in the content are of Sacraments and 5 hours in the content area of Liturgy)
• The Mass Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Liturgy
• The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA): A Process, Not a Program Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Catechetics

Marian Studies

• An Introduction to Catholic Doctrine on the Blessed Virgin Mary (MS) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Mary and Spirituality: A Journey of Holiness (MS) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and10 hours in the content area of Liturgy)
• Mary in the Liturgical Life of the Church (MS) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and10 hours in the content area of Liturgy)
• Scripture, the Soul of Mariology (MS) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Scripture and 10 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices)
• Who is Mary of Nazareth, and Why Should We Care? (MS) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices

Morality

• Catholic Teachings on Chastity and Human Sexuality Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Morality and 5 hours apply toward Methods
• Conscience Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Morality and 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching)
• Discernment in Practical Morality Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Morality
• Echoes of Racism: Whispers of Healing Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Introduction to Christian Morality Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (18 hours in the content area of Morality and 7 hours in the content area of Scripture)

Scripture

• Bible Basics Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (8 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, 8 hours in the content area of Family Life, and 9 hours in the content area of Morality)
• Galatians Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Introduction to Paul’s Life and Letters Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Introduction to Scripture Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (20 hours in the content area of Scripture and 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices) or 2.5 hours apply toward Associate Level in the area of Introduction to Scripture and 22.5 apply toward Theology (17.5 hours in the content area of Scripture and 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices)
• New Testament Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Old Testament Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Old Testament Literature and Theology Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Panorama of the Old Testament Catechist credit: 25 hours applies toward Theology in the content area Scripture
• Prophets Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Scripture

Social Justice

• Advanced Catholic Social Teaching (SJ) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Justice, 10 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Discovering Integral Ecology in Laudato Si’ Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Echoes of Racism: Whispers of Healing Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Giving with God: Reflections on Wealth Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology (7.5 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching and 7.5 hours in the content area of Morality)
• History of Catholic Social Action Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Parish and Social Action Catechist credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Poverty in the U.S. and Around the World Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Catholic Social Teaching
• Romero: Pastor, Prophet, Martyr and Saint (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Church
• Scripture and Justice Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (15 hours in the content area of Scripture and 10 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching)
• Summary of Catholic Social Teaching (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours total:  15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching
• Survey of Catholic Social Teaching Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 25 hours apply toward Theology (10 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching, and 10 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, and 5 hours in the content area of Scripture)
• Theology of Migration
• This Land is Home to Me: The Cry of Appalachia Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area Catholic Social Teaching

Spirituality

• Angels in the Bible Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  15 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Scripture
• Bereavement Ministry: A Christian Perspective  Catechist Credit:             25 hours apply toward Methods
• Images of Mary (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Introduction to Pastoral Care Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Methods and 10 hours apply toward Theology (5 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and 5 hours in the content area of Prayer)
• Let This Be the Time: Spiritual Essentials for Life’s Second Act (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
• On the Call to Holiness (Gaudete Et Exsultate) Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices
• Pastoral Letter: ‘Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?’ Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 7 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Church and 8 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation
• Pastoral Letter: Go Forth! I am with You Always Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Theology (5 hours in the content area of Culture/Diversity, 5 hours apply in the content area of Family Life, and 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Social Teaching)
• Pastoral Letter: My Grace is Sufficient Catechist Credit: 15 hours apply toward Theology 5 hours in the content area of Catholic Beliefs & Practices
• Praying with Creative Arts: Poetry Catechist Credit: 15 total hours:  8 hours applies toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 7 hours applies toward Spiritual Formation
• Spirituality of the Missionary Disciple (Sem) Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology (5 hours in the content area of Culture/Diversity, 5 hours in the content area of Church), and 5 hours toward Spiritual Formation

World Religions

• Islam

Youth Ministry

• A Vision for Catholic Youth Ministry (YM) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Catechetics, 5 hours apply in Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices, and 5 hours apply toward Spiritual Formation
• Planning Youth Ministry Events (YM) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 15 hours apply toward Methods
• Prayer and Worship with Adolescents (YM)                             Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Prayer and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Principles for Addressing Diversity Issues in Youth Ministry (YM) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours:  15 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Culture/Diversity and 10 hours apply toward Catechetics
• Relational Ministry with Youth (YM) Catechist Credit: 25 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area of Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 15 hours apply toward Catechetics
• The Role of Missionary Discipleship in Evangelizing Catechesis Catechist Credit: 15 total hours: 10 hours apply toward Theology in the content area Catholic Beliefs and Practices and 5 hours apply toward Catechetics

Default Track

• Mary’s Guide to Marriage Through the Rosary
• Pastoral Approach to Culture Catechist Credit: 25 hours apply toward Culture/Diversity
• Tolkien, Pope Leo XIV and the Call to Stewardship (Sem)