To learn more about the Creed read the two essays below in the Downloadable Guide or by clicking the links below:
- The Church’s Creeds by Maura Thompson Hagarty
- What is the Creed? by Brian Strassburger, SJ.
Exercise Files
Before You Begin
This topic covers general information about the program and provides introductory material to help you get started on your Emmaus journey whether you're a Learner, Leader, or Catechist.
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Educator Toolkit: Teaching Ideas & Strategies
The Educator Toolkit includes twelve, 4-6 minute videos on skills and methods for teaching today. The twelve videos are designed for just-in-time learning when a teacher or catechist wants enrichment on a particular teaching strategy. Each video is designed as a stand-alone learning experience.
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Formation: Ministry of the Catechist
In this module, you reflect on the three primary roles of a catechist or teacher and how you live them in them out through your teaching: (1) as a witness of faith and keeper of the memory of God, (2) as a teacher and a mystagogue, and (3) as an accompanier and educator
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Theology: Catholic Morality
In this module, you develop an understanding of the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Bible.
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Theology: Catholic Prayer
In this module you come to a deeper understanding of prayer in all of its forms and expressions; and have the opportunity to experience a variety of prayer practices that you can utilize in your programs with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as in your personal life.
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Theology: Catholic Social Teaching
In this module, you learn how the Catholic faith calls us to work for justice, to serve those in need, to pursue peace, and to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all our sisters and brothers.
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Theology: Creed
In this module, you will deepen your understanding of the basic beliefs of our Catholic faith through an exploration of the Creed and its elements.
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Theology: Jesus – Life, Death and Resurrection (Coming Soon!)
Theology: Catholic Sacraments
In this module you deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic sacramental life and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
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The Bible: Introduction to the Bible
In this module, you will develop an understanding of the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Bible.
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The Bible: Introduction to the Old Testament
In this module, teachers and catechists will develop an understanding of the different types of literature in the Old Testament and their central message or story.
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The Bible: Introduction to the Gospels
In this module you will explore how each Gospel presents the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus in a unique way.
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