Level Standards Consultations

The Diocese of San Jose has been engaged in a three-year project to write level standards for learners in catechetical ministry. A committee made up of catechetical leaders drafted level standards/core competencies for ages 6-14 that identify the basic things that need to be learned, taught and celebrated regarding Catholic religious education. They asked themselves what is basic to people's faith? It is now time to consult with the leaders in catechetical ministry who can share their wisdom with the committee to gather feedback on the draft of level standards.

These level standards will guide the catechetical leaders and catechists in selecting the content that will foster growth in discipleship to Christ. We hope these standards will help parents be involved in their children's learning. It is the partnership between the family and parish that makes learning happen. The learning happens throughout the life of the learner. We also hope that the standards will help parents be motivated to learn for themselves as adult learners and well as for their children. Clearly stated compentencies will help all parish staff support catechetical ministry and promote whole community catechesis.