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ATLANTA—Applications for master catechist for the year 2000
are now being accepted.
Master catechists are people recognized by the Archdiocese of
Atlanta and their parish or school community as exemplifying the ideals of
catechesis, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the Catholic faith
tradition and communicating this knowledge using a variety of processing skills
and methodologies.
Master catechists are entitled to present catechist certification
courses for the archdiocese in their identified areas of expertise. This
includes basic theology classes and teaching methods for all age groups. Master
catechists are also encouraged to develop and implement courses meeting
intermediate and advanced levels of certification.
Master catechists receive a pin and certificate designed by Bob
Allen of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta. This unique logo provides
a special form of recognition for these accomplished religious educators.
The following 53 people, representing 27 parishes, were identified
as master catechists in the archdiocese in 1999: Marilyn Anderson, Sister
Teresa Ballisty, IHM, Rita Bek, Renee Bhatia, Barbara Biello, Cathy Biscan,
Dozie Bowen, Esther Breeding, Josephine Bush, Cindee Case, David Donahue, Diane
Dougherty, Rick Fehrenbach, Mary Ann Fisher, Susan Ford, Suzanne Foster, Anne
Frederick, Gloria George-Patrick, Carol Guillory, Joyce Guris, Denise Hains,
Carol Hamill, Judith Harris, Robert Harris, Martha Henseler, Ellen Howe,
Maureen Ingalls, Theresa Johnson, Frances Kummer, Sharon Loiselle, Mary Lynn
Lowery, Diane Maguire, Cathy Marbury, Jerry Marcec, Mary Mauldin, Janet Melton,
Patti Miller, Barbara Nichols, Kathleen P. Oates, Sister Sharon Obrimsky, IHM,
Bibiana Perez, Matthew Robaszkiewicz, Rose Robbins, Susan Schaefer, Jim
Sendelbach, Susan Senecal, Ret Siefferman, Catherine F. Sweeney, Marie F.
Trujillo, Jane R. Walker, Gloria Whidby, Roxanne Wilhelm and Kathy Wolf.
To become a master catechist, the applicant must complete an
application form and provide supporting evidence of current and ongoing
coursework in theology and/or religious studies. It is expected that the
applicant has completed a formal program of study, such as a graduate degree or
certificate program in religious education, theology or pastoral studies.
The person must have at least three years experience as a
catechist and submit three recommendations from catechetical leaders or peers
in the applicant’s parish or school, including the pastor, director of
religious education or coordinator of a religious formation program.
Completed forms with all related transcripts and a $5 fee for
processing are to be mailed to the Office of Lay Ministry Formation and
Evangelization, Archdiocese of Atlanta, 680 West Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta
30308-1984 by Aug. 1.
For information or application forms, call Anne Frederick at (404)
885-7248 or Ana Nerio at (404) 885-7235 in the Office of Religious Education
and Faith Formation. |
