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?What is
CatechismClass.com
CatechismClass.com is an online catechetical program aimed at giving families and parishes the opportunity to educate
children and adults in the Catholic Faith
Parents Have the Primary Responsibility to Educate Their Children
“Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it.”
Gravissium Educationis Pope John Paul II
Mission & Vision
We operate with the singular goal of being nothing
short of the best online Catholic catechesis
program in the world. All actions of the company are
ultimately directed to
the purpose of saving souls. “And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard?”
(Romans 10:14)
Through Our Curriculum:
Parents, Pastors, Religious
Education Teachers, and Bishops will
possess the capacity to educate,
students in their care, with the highest
quality, most authentic online
catechetical product
Mission & Vision
What isThe difference versus others
?Our programs are
available as an online textbookin an interactive, fully accountable
format
CatechismClass.com
Orthodoxy
Usability
Cost
Parents and individuals want a program in line with orthodoxy and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church
Today, more than ever, families and parishes are extremely cost-conscious.
High quality materials that are easy-to-use and engage their students and encourage learning
All programs are endorsed by numerous members of the Church's hierarchy. All employees and writers are required to submit to an Oath of Fidelity to the Catholic Faith
• Convenient/Flexible- students can download material and learn in the desired location, at the desired pace
• Engages multiple senses (sight/sound) with audio and video
Online lessons and programs available at lower cost versus traditionaltext books
Catechetical Resource Selection
Criteria
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It is an easy, inexpensive, convenient way to expose families and students to the whole truth of the Catholic Church...
…and makes them interactive with the Church’s Magisterium
Our products are not meant to always replace community learning. Our flexible program will address your situation and needs.
Each of our lessons
is interactive And follows a seven-step format with
a final quiz to assess students’ progress and knowledge
of the FaithInteractiv
e lesson
a final quiz
All of these quizzes together form a way for priests, parish religious education directors & parents to ensure that students are completing
the material successfully
Available Programs
CATEGORY INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
COMPLETE PROGRAMS
CHILDREN (Gr. 1-8) Yes Yes
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Yes Yes
HIGH SCHOOL (Gr. 9-10) Yes Yes
ADULTS (RCIA & Enrichment) Yes Yes
LITURGICAL YEAR Yes Yes
MARRIAGE PREPARATION No Yes
NEW ROMAN MISSAL No Yes
BOOK SUMMARIES Yes No
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First – Eight Grade Program
1st - 8th Grade Series $24.991st - 8th Grade Lesson $1.99
A package program for each grade level from 1st grade through 8th grade
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Sacramental Preparation
CatechismClass.com offers four online Sacramental Preparation Courses:
• First Confession (or First Penance)• First Communion (or First Eucharist)• Baptism Preparation Program• Confirmation
This series is available for $24.50.
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High School Program
9th & 10th Grade 1st Semester Program $19.959th & 10th Grade 2nd Semester Program
$14.959th & 10th Grade Lessons $ 2.99
Our High School program was designed to follow the frame work set up forth by the USCCB in their “Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.”
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Adult ProgramEach lesson of individual lessons that can also be purchased
for $2.99. These lessons together comprise six individual series:• Creed• Ten Commandments• Old Testament• Life of Christ• Mass• Sacraments
Each series will cost $11.50 or you can buy the entire adult package for only $57.50, essentially giving one series free of charge.
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Catholic Liturgical Year Program
All lessons on the topic sell for $2.99/each the package containing all current and future lessons is sold for $59.99..
Provides lessons on the feasts and fasts of the Catholic Liturgical Year that can be used year after year.
Designed for lifelong Catholics to truly dive deeper into uniting themselves with the Holy Church through the Sacred Liturgy and Calendar.
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Marriage Preparation
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Books or e-books are sold for $19.99.
CatechismClass.com's Marriage Preparation book is a series of reflections on the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.
Prepares the couple for theSacrament and the interior dispositions necessary for marriage.
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New Translation of the Roman Missal
The product is sold in all of its distribution forms for $10.99.
This report on the new translation includes the following: • A catechesis on the Eucharist• A history of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass• Reasons for a new translation• A catechesis on the changes of what we will say and what we will hear from the priest
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Book Summaries
Book summaries are sold individually for $4.95.
CatechismClass.com's book summaries are in-depth reports that present you with all the main points, highlights and arguments from a Catholic book.
Our products are great for busy adults who wish to study books on the Faith, graduate students doing research, or college students.
Paperback & Ebook Options
Visit CatechismClass.com for a complete listing of titles,
pricing, and descriptions
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• Episcopal Advisor: Bishop Robert Vasa
• Program Creator: Fr. J.D. Zatalava; Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Altoona, PA
• Content Authors
• Fr. Zatalava- Fr. Zatalava has been called "Father Catechism" informally because of his work with catechesis including his appearances on EWTN and writings in support of the need to teach the Faith to Catholics. Father has a Masters in Divinity
• Matthew Plese –CEO of CatechsimClass.com; Matthew‘s education includes two years of seminary study in Catholic Doctrine, an undergraduate Philosophy Degree, and a Certificate in Catechesis from Catholic Distance University
• Shannon Jones- Board of Directors, CatechismClass.com, Former CEO, CatechismClass.com
• Preston E. Wiggins, Jr.-Holds a Masters of Arts in Theology and Christian Ministry with an adjunct Certificate in Catechesis from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has ten years’ experience as a parish Director of Religious Education.
• Maria Vitale Gallagher- Legislative director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation
Meet the Authors of CatechismClass.com
Authors of Our Programs
•Adult ProgramsMatthew Plese & Fr. James D. Zatalava
•Sacramental PreparationFather James D. Zatalava
•Children’s Programs Father James D. Zatalava and Shannon Jones
• Marriage Preparation and New Translation of the Missal BooksPreston E. Wiggins
•Ethical Courses Maria Vitale Gallagher.
Program Applications—Parishes
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• Parish-Sponsored Programs-CatechismClass.com as the main curriculum– Use the CatechismClass.com program as the main text for their CCD/religious
education programs– A teacher's manual is available to parents to help them in teaching their children
the Faith
• Parish-Supported Programs-CatechismClass.com as a supplement to textbooks– Offer the CatechismClass.com program as supplemental information to learn
from home– May also be useful for children with special education needs (ie., disabled
children and children with learning disabilities) who are unable to attend weekly classes
Reporting and accountability• Parents can monitor the progress of students and check their scores
electronically• Each student is given a unique account to read their material online and take the
quizzes, allowing for strong parental involvement
Program Applications—Individuals
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• Grades 1-12– Homeschooled children – Children in families with busy schedules that conflict with the parish
religious education schedule (cannot attend weekly in person classes)
• RCIA– For catechumens going through RCIA but cannot attend weekly
classes– As the textbook for RCIA courses– For life-long Catholics seeking a comprehensive, traditional
catechism and Bible study course rolled into one single program
• Continuing Education– For Catholics who want an in-depth Catechism study course
Our Individual Programs are intended for a variety of users
Supporters and Endorsers
His Holiness, Pope Benedict the XVI, Pontiff Emeritus
Cardinal DolanCardinal Archbishop
Archdiocese of NY, NY
Cardinal Burke Archdiocese of St., Louis, MO
Archbishop HughesArchbishop Emeritus
Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA Archbishop ChaputArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PABishop Baker, Diocese of Charleston, SC
Support and Endorsements (cont’d.)
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• Fr. Robert Levis, Ph.D., Catholic Author, EWTN
• Fr. John Trigilio, Jr., Ph.D, Th.D., Catholic Author, EWTN
• Fr. Shannon M. Collins, C.P.M.
• Mr. Jason Evert, M.Th., Catholic Answers
• Mr. Ken Ogorek Director of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
• Mrs. Donna Steichen, Catholic Author
• Mr. J. Fraser Field Catholic Education Resource Center
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