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OVERVIEW
Facility in using theological
reflection as a process which illumines and guides one’s daily life through
reflection on lived experience in light of biblical, historical, Vatican II,
and contemporary ministry principles and through imaging a future for self,
church and world in the light of a reign of God; and facility through social
analysis at helping others to read the signs of the times, assess the needs
of today’s church and world, and respond to these needs in prophetic,
creative and faith-filled ways.
OBJECTIVES
Christology
1. Understanding of development sin
contemporary theological reflection on the meaning of the life and ministry,
death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Ecclesiology
1. Understanding developments in
contemporary theological reflection on the meaning of the Church and its
mission and ministry since Vatican II.
Catholic Doctrine
1. Understanding of the essential
elements and richness of Catholic belief and tradition as it has developed
historically and is currently expressed in Catechism
of the Catholic Church and contemporary theological reflection
since Vatican II.
2. Understanding of the
applicability of Catholic belief and tradition to contemporary life and he
experience of living as a Catholic today.
3. Ability to promote the Catholic
identity of young people through all aspects of ministry and programming
drawing upon the Catechism of the Catholic
Church and contemporary theological reflection.
Moral Theology
1. Understanding the key concepts
of Catholic morality found in Catechism of the
Catholic Church, Catholic social teaching and contemporary
theological reflection. CCC 1699-1948
Components
1. Ability to use the process of
social analysis and theological reflection in designing and implementing
justice and peace educational experiences and service programs.
220, 320,
& 420 THEOLOGICAL COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge
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Demonstrated Skills
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220.61 Appreciation of the
connection between the academic disciplines and pastoral care.
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- Ability to refer to
theology as help to analyze
pastoral situations for an
understanding of God’s
presence.
- Ability to discern where
God is calling for change.
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220.62 Familiarity with the use
of theological sources to ground, interpret, and guide the activity that
constitutes the pastoral life of the Church.
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Ability to name appropriate
theological resources useful to school life.
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320.24 Understanding of
Catholic doctrine and belief and its historical development
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- Ability to engage in
faith formation based on
Catholic doctrine.
- Ability to engage others
in reflection and dialogue
on major issues related to
Catholic identity and
doctrine.
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320.61 Understanding of the
relationship between the academic disciplines of theology and pastoral
care.
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Ability to describe the
theological perspectives in pastoral situations and to discern where God is
in present life situations and where God is calling one to change.
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320.62 Appreciation of the
ability of theological sources to ground, interpret and guide the pastoral
life of the Church.
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Ability to select and use
appropriate theological sources for specific pastoral situations.
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320.63 Understanding of the evolutionary
nature of post-Vatican II theology’ especially as it relates to shifting
paradigms.
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Ability to interpret and
articulate the impact of post-Vatican II ecclesiology on pastoral theology.
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320.64 Familiarity with the
basic principles of pastoral counseling, spirituality, the theory and
practice of pastoral care and Canon Law as it relates to pastoral practice.
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Ability to resource,
appropriately, the practical needs of self and others.
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320.65 Understanding of one’s
faith development and how it relates to life.
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- Ability to articulate and
share one’s faith.
- Ability to design
opportunities for faith
faith development
appropriate to people in
different levels of growth.
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320.66 Sensitivity to the
complexity of current theological issues stemming from life experiences.
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Ability to reflect in an
interdisciplinary way, i.e., psychologically, sociologically, culturally,
on theological issues.
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320.67 Appreciation for the
role of theological reflection in pastoral theology and ministry.
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Ability to articulate a
critical reflection on theology, pastoral practice and the life of the
Church as all continue to evolve and develop.
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420.14 Familiarity with the
role and usage of Scripture in theological reflection.
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Ability to incorporate
Scripture effectively in programs and occasions of theological reflection
on small group or parish levels.
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420.26 Familiarity with
methods of theological reflection which focus on Jesus Christ.
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Ability to provide learning
experiences which emphasize faith-sharing and reflection on the
incorporation of Jesus’ message into all aspects of life.
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420.31 Appreciation of the
mission of the Holy Spirit in the formation, empowerment and commissioning of
the early Church communities.
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Ability to provide and
promote reflection on the action of the Holy Spirit in all aspects of
parish life.
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420.43 Sensitivity in
selecting appropriate pastoral responses to the needs of the school
community.
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- Ability to address
current moral and social issues,
especially controversial
ones, with an attitude of
respect.
- Ability to provide
learning opportunities for
students around current
moral and social issues.
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420.61 Familiarity with the
relationship between the academic disciplines of theology and pastoral
care.
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Ability to use theology to
analyze pastoral situations and to discern God’s presence and challenge.
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420.62 Familiarity with the
use of theological sources to ground, interpret, and guide the pastoral
life of the Church.
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Ability to locate and to
use appropriate resources to enhance the learning, faith development and
leadership ability of the school community.
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420.63 Appreciation of the
evolution of post-Vatican II pastoral theology, especially in its multiple,
shifting paradigms.
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Ability to interpret and
articulate the impact of post-Vatican II ecclesiology on development in
pastoral theology.
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420.64 Appreciation for the
basic principles of pastoral counseling, spirituality, the theory and
practice of pastoral care, and Canon Law as related to pastoral practice.
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Ability to locate and use
resources appropriate to the practical needs of self and others.
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420.65 Understanding of the
vision, history, goals, purpose and principles of total school ministry.
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Ability to bring students
to a vision of total school ministry.
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420.66 Familiarity with
current theories, models, processes and methods of school ministry.
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Ability to distinguish
between and use appropriate theories, models, methods in the school
setting.
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420.67 Familiarity with the
church documents that speak to school ministry.
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Ability to implement church
documents in practical pastoral ways including school reflection on what
these documents have to say to their lived experience.
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420.68 Familiarity with the
methods needed for school ministry in a multicultural church and society.
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- Ability to foster
sensitivity to the need to
incorporate multicultural
dimensions in all school
activities.
- Ability to identify and
resource the needs of
particular groups and
individuals.
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420.69 Appreciation for the nature
and evolution of ministry throughout history.
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Ability to recruit, form
and support persons to more effectively live out their baptismal call to
evangelize and minister.
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310, 410
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
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Knowledge
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Demonstrated Skills
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310.11 Appreciation of one’s
gifts, personality, strengths, talents, weaknesses and limitations.
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Ability to do
self-reflection.
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310.27 Understanding of the
theory and practice of faith sharing and theological reflection.
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Ability to form and lead
others in the dynamics of faith sharing and theological reflection.
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410.11 Appreciation of one’s
gifts, strengths, personality, talents and limitations.
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Ability to do
self-reflection.
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330
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENTICES
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Knowledge330.51 Understanding
of the role and skills of leadership.
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- Ability to establish
mutuality within a group by
promoting cooperation,
collaboration and team
building & personal
parish ownership.
- Ability to represent the
school in the community.
- Ability to make difficult
decisions, to take risks, to
handle pressure.
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330.54 Understanding of the
theory and practice of social analysis.
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Ability to use available
resources to do social analysis, including the integration of the various layers
of school diversity.
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330.81 Understanding of the
themes and principles of justice and peace in Scripture and in Catholic
social teaching.
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- Ability to integrate
justice and peace themes and
principles into all aspects
of one’s life and
ministry.
- Ability to participate in
local issues, i.e.
homelessness, poverty,
unemployment, domestic
violence, etc.
- Ability to model through
personal and professional
arenas the
interconnectedness of the whole planet.
- Ability to situate study,
reflection, decision-
making, reflection in the
context of responsibility
to one world, one people.
- Ability to model and
encourage simple living and
environmental values such
as recycling.
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510
PERSONAL STANDARDS
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Understanding of
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Ability to
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510.01 One’s gifts,
personality, strengths, talents, weaknesses and limitations and how they
impact one's ministry.
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Engage in self-reflection
and assess one’s abilities accurately.
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510.05 The need for an
integrated spirituality based on prayer, reflection and liturgical
participation grounded in the ecclesiology of Vatican II.
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Participate in ongoing
spiritual formation, e.g., prayer retreats, spiritual direction, community
worship.
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520
THEOLOGICAL STANDARDS
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Understanding of
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Ability to
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520.05 The role of the Spirit
in our Church and in our world.
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Reflect upon and explain
the movement of the Spirit in persons, the school and in the larger Church
and world communities.
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520.07 The use of theological
sources to ground, interpret, and guide the activity that constitutes the
pastoral dimension of the life of the Church.
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Interpret the meaning and
value of pastoral situations in light of theology and to enable people to
share these meanings and to integrate them more consciously in their lives.
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520.08 The complexity of
current theological issues arising from life experiences.
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Reflect on and integrate a
variety of the social disciplines in the analysis of theological issues.
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520.12 The use of Scripture in
theological reflection.
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Provide Scripture-based
faith sharing opportunities for adult leaders, catechists, committee
members and parents.
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520.20 The elements of
theological reflection.
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Guide catechetical leaders,
believers, catechists and committee members through the steps of
theological reflection.
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532.4021 The sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church relating to personal Christian morality, social justice
and responsibility for living in community.
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Provide catechists with
learning opportunities and personal guidance in becoming familiar with the
Church’s social teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church/
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532
CATECHETICAL STANDARDS – MEAINING OF CATECHESIS
Motivating to Christian Living and
Service
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Understanding of
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Ability to
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532.4022
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Incorporate service
opportunities, and reflection on these experiences, in catechetical
programs for adults, adolescents and children.
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