Catechetics Certificate Courses

IMCA-615: Church History from Christendom to Apostolic Age (1 credit – Required only for Track 2) This course provides an introduction to the major periods

IMCA-610: Creed: I Believe! We Believe! (2 credits – Required only for Track 2) This course will assist participants to come to a knowledge of

IMCA-780:  Introduction to Liturgical and Kerygmatic Catechesis (2 credits – Required only for Track 2) This course explores the main message of Jesus — the

IMCA-680: Catechesis in the New Evangelization (2 credits) The 2020 Directory for Catechesis shifts the emphasis for catechetics to a missionary key for this era

IMCA-670: Christian Anthropology & Human Development (2 credits) This course will explore the biblical, historical, and theological developments in Christian Anthropology, including the themes of

IMCA-660: Moral Theology for Catechists (2 credits) Catechists are called to help Christians grow in holiness.  This includes an aspect of catechesis as described by

IMCA-650: Sacramental Theology: Connecting Liturgy to Life (2 credits) This course serves as an introduction to Sacramental Theology.  It is theoretical and foundational in that

IMCA-600: Principles of Prayer and Catholic Spirituality (2 credits) The contemplative dimension of catechesis is necessary for fostering the proper disposition in the heart of

IMCA-631: Overview of the Old Testament (1 credit – Required only for Track 2) This course will provide an introduction to the books and theologies

IMCA601 – SD1: Art of Accompaniment – 2 credits The 2020 Vatican Directory for Catechesis prescribes an accompaniment-based style of evangelizing catechesis. The necessity of

IMSD-630/IMRL-630/IMCA-630: Praying Sacred Scripture (2 credits) The course will address the ancient practice of praying with Sacred Scripture, traditionally known as Lectio Divina or “Sacred