The FTCM program seeks to develop the basic
academic, spiritual and critical reflection skills necessary for
Catholic adults to fully answer their Baptismal call to service.
FTCM is open to all adults who seek greater understanding of
their faith and is designed for those who are active in parish
ministry or discerning their call to ministry.
FTCM provides the theological content
courses required for Diocesan certification as a catechist. In
addition, FTCM is a pre-requisite for Catechetical Leadership
preparation, Youth Ministry Leadership training, diaconate
formation and Diocesan certification as a liturgist.
FTCM is a 108-clock hour process delivered
over the course of three semesters. Classes meet on
weekday evenings or in all- day Saturday format, depending on
parish request. Each class session includes prayer,
content presentation and group dynamics. Each semester
also includes participation in a Day of Reflection as a means to
integrate content into daily living. A completion
ceremony, at which the Bishop presides, concludes the
three-semester course of study.
The 108 clock hours of FTCM consists of
90 hours of courses and 18 hours of Days of Reflection:
The Catholic Study Bible and the Catechism
of the Catholic Church are required for all courses. We also recommend
additional textbooks for some of the courses. All
books will be available on site for purchase. Current
prices are listed on the registration form.
