• Adaptation of the Curriculum Framework for High School Students
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Code of Canon Law
• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
• Documents of Vatican II
• New American Bible
• United States Catholic Catechism for Adults

• Guidelines for Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Programming for the 2020-2021 Year
• Oraciones para Estudiantes de Kinder Transicional a Octavo Grado (Booklet Format)
• Oraciones para Estudiantes de Kinder TransicIonal a Octavo Grado (Single Page Format)
• Prayers for Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students (Booklet Format)
• Prayers for Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Students (Single Page Format)
• Textbooks Approved for Use in the Diocese of Davenport

Join our Online Community!

We have partnered with Vibrant Faith Ministries to offer you a way to connect with other Ministry Leaders online!

To receive an invitation to Catalyst, contact
Rosina Hendrickson

Coaching is a tool for empowering you as a leader. 

It helps you identify what is most pressing, reflect on results, explore new actions and approaches, and take consistent action toward desired goals. 

It is “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”  (ICF)

Coaching is NOT Counseling/Therapy, Spiritual Direction, Mentoring or Consulting.  In Coaching, you are the expert and it is the role of the coach to provide a framework for you to recognize your own expertise.  In addition, you are responsible for the outcome and generate your own plans and actions. 

Coaching occurs in 15-minute or 30-minutes time frames and begins by asking the question “what do you want to talk about?”  You would direct the conversation and by the end of that time, come up with an action item that you would accomplish in the next 10-14 days, as well as identify an individual who will help keep you accountable to that task.

Rosina Hendrickson is a Coach-In-Training through Vibrant Faith Ministries and the International Coaching Federation.  Contact her for addiitonal information on scheduling your Coaching Conversation.

Certificate in Ministry Studies

• Developed by the Center for Ministry Development, the Certificate in Ministry Studies courses are offered across the country.  The program is a two year formation process for ministers in the areas of Lifelong Catechesis or Youth Ministry.  Successful completion of the 8 courses and associated assignments leads to a Certificate in Lifelong Catechesis or Certificate in Youth Ministry from the Center for Ministry Development.

• Designed by Vibrant Faith as a tool to equip ministry leaders with the vision and resourcees for 21st Century Faith Formation, the Vibrant Faith Institute consists of a foundational year of 3 online courses and Specialized courses in elements of lifelong faith formation.  Successful completion of the foundational year and 3 specialized courses leads to a Certificate in Faith Formation for the 21st Century from Vibrant Faith.

• St. Ambrose University offers individuals the opportunity to earn a Master of Pastoral Theology degree.  Students gather one weekend a month and have reading and writing assignments between gathered sessions. 

Formation Courses are held at the Chancery in Davenport from 9AM-4PM one Saturday a month in September and January - March.  Cost is $30/course.

These courses have been cancelled at this time, due to the implementation of Step Three of the Diocesan Flu Policy.

The courses will be rescheduled at a later date.

STEP at the University of Notre Dame

• STEP offers a series of online courses for adult learners.  Each course runs between 5-7 weeks in length, is moderated by a trained facilitator, and offers learners the opportunity to select a topic of interest for growing their understanding of the Catholic Faith.
• Certificates in Catholic Theology require individuals to complete a particular series of STEP courses and complete a final assignment.  Offered in the disciplines of Catechesis, Doctrine, History, Liturgy and Scripture, the Certificate Program offers individuals the opportunity to specialize in a particular discipline.
• View the Course Catalog
• More Information on the Diocesan Partnership with STEP
• Cost:  $74.25/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered six times a year:  January, February, April, June, August, October

• VLCFF at the University of Dayton offers courses designed for adult learners in ministry areas. Each course is 5 weeks in duration and participants are graded on their submissions by the course facilitator.
• The Certificate Program from VLCFF offers Certificates in Catechesis, Adult Formation Leadership, Social Justice, Marianist Studies, Foundations for Leadership in Ministry, Youth Ministry and Special Needs.
• View the Course Catalog
• Cost:  $105/course
• Dates:  Courses are offered seven times a year:  January, March, April, May, July, September, October

• My Catholic Faith Delivered offers individuals the opportunity to study on their own time, through video and reading presentations.  Participants have one year from the date of purchase to complete a course.
• Adult Courses are available in Foundations (The Four Pillars of the Catechism), Catechesis, The Didache Series,  Living Catholic, Scripture, and Theology of the Body.
• Courses are also available for High School and Elementary Students (Note: These do not take the place of enrollment in a parish-based faith formation program or Catholic School)
• Cost:  $33/course (some slightly less, some slightly more)
• Dates:  Anytime throughout the year