Elementary Methods-                  Basic Certification 
     This site contains resources and links to information for Religious Education Catechists taking the Elementary Methods course-- part of the catechist basic certification program.  This is one of the four components required for certification in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  Please note:
This is not an "official" diocesan site.  It is my personal creation for resource as I teach this course.  I intend to make every attempt to provide well researched information that comes from trusted sources.  I hope this site helps you to make the most of your time by having easy access to the required readings and related information online. 
Week 1--Catechesis
& Human Development
Week 2--Learning Styles
Week 3- -Methods
Week 4--Classroom Management
                   and Discipline
Week 5--Catechetical Materials I
      Lesson Planning
Week 6--Catechetical Materials II
   (Media)
Resource Links:
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Vatican Documents-Catechism Online
Catechetical Resources
US Bishops internet site
To access some of the documents on this site you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.  The software is free.  Click on the link to go to their site . 
Contact Information
Master Catechist:
Linda D. Donovan, M.A.
[email protected]
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Copyright  2003 Linda D. Donovan, M.A.
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