Course Description
Advanced Formation utilizes virtual classes via Zoom through the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. The Advanced Formation process consists of a total of 60 clock hours.
Participants have three years from when they begin the Advanced Formation process to complete the Advanced Formation process for a certificate.
Schedule
Cycle: 2024-2026
Site: OEC Zoom Classroom
| Advanced Formation | ||
| Year 1 (2024-2025) | ||
| October 5, 2024 | OEC | Church History 1 (6 clock hours) |
| November 9, 2024 | OEC | Church History 2 (6 clock hours) |
| January 11, 2025 | OEC | Liturgy (6 clock hours) |
| March 1, 2025 | OEC | Morality 1 (6 clock hours) |
| April 5, 2025 | OEC | Morality 2 (6 clock hours) |
| Year 2 (2025-2026) | ||
| September 20, 2025 | OEC | Mary and the Saints (6 clock hours) |
| October 11, 2025 | OEC | Scripture 1 - Book of Ezekiel (6 clock hours) |
| January 17, 2026 | OEC | Scripture 2 - Gospel of Luke (6 clock hours) |
| February 14, 2026 | OEC | Scripture 3 - Book of Romans (6 clock hours) |
| March 14, 2026 | OEC | Catholic Social Teaching (6 clock hours) |
| Year 1 | Clock Hours | |
| CHURCH HISTORY I & II |
Major movements, people and events that have shaped the early Church and the Church in the Middle Ages will be addressed. The Reformation and Modern Church will be studied. | 12 |
| LITURGY | Constitution on Sacred Liturgy, Lectionary for Mass, Liturgical Year and Calendar. | 6 |
| MORALITY I & II |
Meaning of, Moral Person, Natural and Moral Law, Guidance of the Church, Sexuality. | 12 |
| Year 2 | Clock Hours | |
| MARY & THE SAINTS |
Role of Mary in the Economy of Salvation, Saints, and Angels in the Catholic Tradition. | 6 |
| SCRIPTURE I, II, & III |
Three specific books of the Bible are explored in greater depth. | 18 |
| SOCIAL JUSTICE | Meaning of, Roots in Scripture and Documents of Catholic Social Teaching, and Implications for Christian living. | 6 |
| Total Clock Hours | 60 |