Catechist Certification Using Social Networking

Religious Education Department, Office of Formation & Discipleship

Why Social Networking?

Choose Your Materials

Webinar Databasehttp://tiny.cc/OFDwebinars

Book Club

Which Social Network?

Schedule your Class!

Make your Discussion Plan!

What to Discuss? As the group leader, you lead the conversation. Specific discussion topics will vary depending on your group’s focus & purpose.

Responding to a Post ● Everyone in the group is expected to respond● Response posts should extend the conversation● Response posts should address a specific part of

another member’s post or offer new ideas ● Optimal group size: five to fifteen

Group Specifics to Note● All members do not need to be online at the

same in order to contribute to the discussion. ● In case of disagreements, remind members to

be courteous and gracious with one another as different perspectives can make an interesting and engaging conversation.

Finishing the Group● Consider polling participants about their experience● When the class is finished, follow the directions to

delete the group page and general group information. ● Issue certification credit and certificate to participants

(template provided)

Follow-Up After Completion● After 2 or 3 courses, consider bringing your group

together to meet socially ● If you plan to lead a series, bring the participants

together for orientation and coffee- Bring a laptop so latecomers can sign up on the spot!

“The Learner”: April 27-May 3 ● Presented by Cathy Marbury on Edmodo ● 2 hour class ● Basic certification credit for Faith and Moral

Development● Materials:

○ Echoes of Faith “The Learner”April 10: Registration for class ends April 26: Echoes of Faith “The Learner” video viewing deadline May 3: Course complete

“Church Development”: May 11-18, 2014

● Presented by Patrice Spirou on Facebook● 2 hour class● Basic certification credit for Church Development● Materials:

○ Archdiocese of Atlanta webinar: Church Development

Additional QuestionsContact

Alyce Penniman

(404) 920-7641

apenniman@archatl.com