St. Therese of Lisieux Catechetical Institute (STLCI) Three-Year Summer Catechetical Course

No. of Days FIRST YEAR SUMMER

2 General Orientation & Personhood
1 Christian Prayer
2 Liturgy
2 Sacraments
1 Sacristy Work
2 God the Father
2 Jesus Christ (Christology)
2 Ecclesiology
2 Fundamentals of Morality
2 Introduction to Scriptures (BBS)
2 Foundation of Catechesis
2 Personhood (Profile and Identity of the Catechist)
2 Guitar Lessons
2 Creed
24 days

SECOND YEAR SUMMER

2 Holy Spirit
2 Mariology and Popular Devotions
2 Sacrament of Eucharist and Christian Life
2 Commandments
2 Sacred Scripture
2 History of the Church
2 Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)
2 Introduction to Catechetics
2 Catechetics
2 Catechists’ Spirituality
2 Methodology and Lesson Planning
23 Days

THIRD YEAR SUMMER

2 Missiology
2 Social Doctrine
2 The Last Four Things (Eschatology)
2 Psychology of the Learners
5 Catechetics: Program Writing
2 Youth and Family Life Apostolate
3 Retreat and Missio Canonica
2 Liturgical Music
2 Chalk Talk Catechesis
22 Days
Note: Teaching Observation on Field

STLCI First Year Students, Summer 2008

1. Aglugub, Brenda M.
2. Agreda, Merlyn Benilda A.
3. Albano, Emmanuel, Jr. A.
4. Alejo, Noemi R.
5. Anselmo, Bernard B.
6. Bringas, Morena L.
7. Buenavista Cristina D.
8. Bulatao, Manilyn R.
9. Cacacting, George Andrew P.
10. Calma, Grace A.
11. Casiano, Mayvelyn J.
12. Cristobal, Belma B.
13. Dela Cruz, Rosario C.
14. Domingo, Darwin M.
15. Dumlao, Gloria T.
16. Espinoza, Asuncion P.
17. Fariolen, Carmen G.
18. Farpali, Cresencia E.
19. Galanza, Aileen V.
20. Julian, Asuncion S.
21. Lorenzo, Zen-Zen Paul M.
22. Martinez, Lydia A.
23. Pascual, Flavia O.
24. Quiroga, Janette M.
25. Ramos, Demetria M.
26. Reyes, Enriqueta J.
27. Rosauro, Efren A.
28. Semilla, Milven B.
29. Valdez, Felicidad A.
30. Valdez, Maria Corazon T.
31. Valite, Jayson R.
32. Valle, Ma. Lourdes R.
33. Yabes, Merly Lympia G.

The St. Therese of Lisieux Catechetical Institute

The Diocese of Laoag was blessed with the visit of the pilgrim relics of St. Therese of Lisieux in February 2000. A spontaneous prayer was uttered by the members of the commission: that through the prayers of St. Therese of Lisieux, an institute may be born in the Diocese of Laoag with the primary aim of training Christian educators who will fulfill the mandate of Jesus: "Go to all the world and preach the Good News (Mt.28,19-20)."

The first program was given to 12 catechists who finished the Basic Course of Formation (BCF) last 2000.

As an outreach and as a contribution to Christian Education and Formation, the Commission on Catechesis also offers vicarial formations, in-service training, retreats and recollections to groups of catechists, lay people and students.

Qualifications and Requirements for STLCI Enrollment

1. Candidate should be physically fit and of good moral character.

2. Candidate should pass the diagnostic exams given by the commission office.

3. Candidate must submit the following:
a. A recommendation letter from the parish pastor or parish catechists' coordinator
b. A photocopy of Transcript of Records for college graduates and professionals
c. A photocopy of Marriage Contract/Certificate, if married

STLCI Enrollment Procedure

1. Secure enrollment forms from the Commission on Catechesis Office, St. Arnold Janssen Pastoral Center, Laoag City.

2. Submit forms together with:
a. your two (2) 2x2 ID pictures (colored)
b. a photocopy of your Transcript of Records, if college graduate
c. your Form 138 and NCEE/NSAT result, if high school graduate

3. Pay the registration fee.

4. You will then be given the schedule of classes.