Religion Course of Study Tools

Tools

The following handouts were introduced at School Administrators' and Parish Catechetical Leaders' meetings to help catechists/teachers in the diocese familiarize themselves with the Six Tasks of Catechesis.

All are encouraged to look at these tools to deepen their understanding of the role of the six tasks in catechesis and how they can be used to deepen the understanding and practice of the Catholic faith for all age groups.

• Philosophy and Progression of Terms provides a general overview of the Six Tasks of Catechesis and an explanation for the terminology of "task", "topic", and "standard" now being used in the COS.
• Six Tasks of Catechesis Inventory for Schools and the Six Tasks of Catechesis Inventory for Parishes can be used to assess how well your school/parish alreadyincorporates the six tasks into the everyday life of your community. It can also help you identify areas where you would like your community to grow.
• Tasks and Topics of the RCOS: An Overview provides a quick overview of the breakdown of the six tasks and the related topics.
• Correlation of the Six Tasks of Catechesis with the High School Framework identifies which tasks are covered in the respective courses of the Framework.
• Sample Vocabulary Progression provides an example of how the terms are developed in age-appropriate ways throughout the curriculum. This is an example of spiral curriculum.
• How is your vocabulary is an exercise that requires the user to look up some significant terms used in the COS. The purpose is to help catechists/teachers learn to use the accompanying references as a guide to further their own knowledge and to ensure that they are conveying adequately and accurately the Church's teaching.

Media Resources

• Loyola Press and Joe Paprocki: An Overview of the Six Tasks of Catechesis offers a short five-minute overview of the Six Tasks of Catechesis as a means to "put on Christ" in everyday life.
• NCEA provides a series of one-hour webinars on the Six Tasks of Catechesis and how to implement them in your classroom.
• William H. Sadlier offers a series of seven, one-hour webinars that provide practical examples and further explanation of the Six Tasks of Catechesis.

All of these videos can be watched/studied for methods/enrichment credit. Contact the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis for details.