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Certification

The following core courses are required for every certification:

• LITURGICAL FOUNDATIONS (20 HRS)

A study of the history of the liturgical life of the church and introduction to the basic resources, tools, and method of liturgical studies.

• LITURGICAL YEAR (18 HRS)

A study of the history of the theology of Christian celebrations, the development of the Church year and its meaning for Catholic worship today. Prerequisite class: This course is open only to those who have already completed the Liturgical Foundations Class.

• EUCHARIST (18 HRS)

A study of the history and theology of the Eucharist. Prerequisite class: This course is open only to those who have already completed the Liturgical Foundations Class.

• MUSIC AND THE LITURGY (10 HRS)

An in-depth exploration of the church documents which shape the use of music in the liturgy today.

• THE SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL (20 HRS)

This course examines the process of entry into the Christian Mystery through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.


Certification programs are available for the following specializations:

LITURGICAL MINISTER CANTOR
MUSIC DIRECTOR  PASTORAL LEADER
GUITARIST SPECIALIZED INTEREST
CHOIR MEMBER  

 

 

 

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