Certificate in Young Rite Celebrant Studies

The Certificate in Young Rite Celebrant Studies is a one year program of study, self paced based on the needs of the student.  The program has no academic prerequisites.  It is not an accredited program, but it is mentored by seminary trained mentors (seminaries accredited by the ATS -- Association of Theological Schools).  The Certificate consists of 12 modules:
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Module 00 – Spirituality
  • This module is an ongoing course of study through the entire program in spirituality and formation.
Module 01 – Bible
  • This module involved a basic understanding of the Christian and Hebrew scriptures.
Module 02 – Church History
  • This module covers a basic understanding of church history with special emphasis on Patristics.
Module 03 – Independent Sacramental Movement History
  • This module is an overview of the history of the Independent sacramental Movement starting with the Old Catholics and moving into the modern era.
Module 04 – Theology 1
  • This module covers the Doctrine of God, Creation, humanity, and the what is evil.
Module 05 – Theology 2
  • This module covers Christology, The Trinity, and the nature of the Church.
Module 06 – Ethics
  • This module covers the basics of Christian Ethics.
Module 07 – Leadership
  • This module is an introduction to leadership studies with special emphasis on the nature of anxiety, triangulation, self-differentiation.
Module 08 – Homiletics
  • This module covers the basics on how to create and conduct a sermon.
Module 09 – Pastoral Care
  • This module will educate the student on the basics of how to minister to people in times of crisis and pain.
Module 10 – Social Justice
  • This module will explore the basics of an understanding of those who are marginalized.
Module 11 – Sacraments 1
  • This module will give the student a general understanding of the seven sacraments.
Module 12 – Sacraments 2
  • This module will specifically address rites of passage and the Eucharist.

The program consists of readings of select books with assigned reflection papers for each reading.  In addition to the the assigned reading and writing the student will meet (usually via phone or Skype) with a mentor to discuss the material.  Demonstration of understanding is necessary to move onto the next module.