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How do you teach

The Catholic Faith?

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?Faith Formation

How do you ensure

occurs in children and adults who are outside the classroom

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www.CatechismClass.comSearch

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?What is

CatechismClass.com

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CatechismClass.com is an online catechetical program aimed at giving families and parishes the opportunity to educate

children and adults in the Catholic Faith

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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)

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Through Our Curriculum:

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

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What isThe difference versus others

?Our programs are

available as an online textbookin an interactive, fully accountable

format

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CatechismClass.com

Orthodoxy

Usability

Cost

Pastors/DREs want their catechetical materials to reflect an inclination towards orthodoxy and the Magisterium

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.

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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

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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

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First – Eight Grade Program

A package program for each grade level from 1st grade through 8th grade

Emphasis placed on learning Catholic Prayers and understanding the Baltimore Catechism

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Sacramental Preparation

CatechismClass.com offers four online Sacramental Preparation Courses:

• First Confession • First Communion • Baptism Preparation Program (A best• Seller ideal for godparents)• Confirmation

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High School Program

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 Program

Offer Complete Adult Level Courses on:1. The Theology of the Mass2. The Sacraments3. The Old Testament4. The Precepts of the Church5. Eschatology6. Mariology & many others

Programs used by:

1. Lifelong Catholics for Faith Enrichment2. Catechumens to learn Church teachings3. Study Groups

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Catholic Liturgical Year Program

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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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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Book Summaries

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.

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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.

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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 instructors for classroom usage

• Parish-Supported Programs-CatechismClass.com as a supplement to textbooks– Offer the CatechismClass.com program as supplemental information – 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

– Parishes can purchase licensed agreements, providing teachers with unlimited access to materials for classroom usage

Reporting and accountability• Parish administrators and teachers 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

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Program Applications—Individuals

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• Grades 1-8– 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–

• Continuing Education– For Catholics who want an in-depth Catechism study course

Our Individual Programs are intended for a variety of users

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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

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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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Begin by searching through our products and browse our lessons and series…Start here

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Review account for test scores

Tutorials & sample Lessons

About us

Guides

Our Patron Prayer

Community

You also can find

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