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Provides an introduction to the history, methods, and contemporary practice in catechetics. The Church's catechetical documents are studied in depth, providing the necessary foundations for the other religious courses. Catechetical skills will be developed by analyzing specific doctrines in order to learn how to handle them in catechetical presentations, determining what is essential in presenting a catechesis that is systematic and organic. In addition, the students will be introduced to the life and educational practice of St. John Bosco.
Pre/Co-requisite:
CAT 120. For CAT majors only.
Introduction to Music Ministry examines both theoretical and practical applications for music ministry within the Catholic Church, in both liturgical and non-liturgical environments. This course exposes the student to a wide variety of experts in the field of Catholic music ministry. Numerous musical genres will be studied so that a student may learn to draw from the richness of the Catholic musical tradition as well as incorporate contemporary expressions of Christian praise and worship. It will also address basic music fundamentals necessary to be effective in music ministry.