Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California

Curriculum

The school year begins with a Day of Prayer for all students.

FIRST YEAR:
Wednesday Sessions Introduction to Sacred Scripture Old Testament New Testament The Church’s Understanding of God & Jesus The Church in the New Testament Basic Topics in Ecclesiology The History of the Church	Saturday Sessions Ministerial Leadership Fundamentalism Church as Organization Ethnic Cultures in the Diocese Communication Skills, Part I Communication Skills, Part II
SECOND YEAR:
Wednesday Sessions Sacraments Liturgy Morality and Conscience Formation Social Justice The work of Catholic Charities	Saturday Sessions Prayer and Spirituality Conflict Resolution Theological Reflection Human Development/ Faith Development Adult Faith Formation Social Justice – Parish Implementation
THIRD YEAR:
Students, in consultation with their pastors, will choose an area of ministry from the courses offered. These have included Catechetics, Catechumenate, Family Life, Life Care, Liturgy, Pastoral Care, Presiding at Funeral Vigils, Small Faith Communities, Spirituality, Social Justice, and Youth Ministry. In addition, all third year students meet together for a general session five evenings during the year. Among the topics that have been covered: Detention Ministry Evening of Reflection Ethics in Ministry Facilitation Liturgy in a Multicultural Setting Parish Nursing Program Pastoral Plan Stewardship