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Below are links to the next steps for your certification. Click the topic that best describes your interest to view the content.

  • College of Consultors
    The College of Diocesan Consultors is a group of priests who act as official advisors to the Bishop in certain matters pertaining to the administration of the Diocese as detailed in canon law. The College of Consultors also acts as a governing board for the Diocese when the Diocese is vacant. Consultors are appointed by the Bishop from members of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council. Consultors serve as a body for a five year term.
  • Council of Priests (Presbyteral Council)
    The Council of Priests is a consultative body representative of diocesan and religious priests in service to the Diocese. The Council’s role is to assist the Bishop, in accordance with the law, in the governance of the Diocese, so that the pastoral welfare of that portion of the people of God entrusted to the Bishop may be most effectively promoted.
  • Diocesan Pastoral Council
    The Diocesan Pastoral Council is a body of clergy, religious and laity who advise the Bishop in those matters which concern the pastoral works of the Diocese. The Council is consultative in nature. Its primary task is to study all aspects of the life of the People of God in the Diocese and to make recommendations to the Bishop concerning them.
  • Cabinet
    The Cabinet is an advisory body comprised of diocesan departmental directors and other leaders with whom the Bishop meets regularly and from whom he solicits input for the administration and pastoral care of the diocese.
  • Priests' Personnel Commission
    The Priests' Personnel Commission is a group of diocesan priests who assist the Bishop in his responsibility of appointing pastors, associate pastors, permanent deacons, and Parish Life Directors. The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Bishop and assists him in serving the pastoral needs of the People of God in the diocese.
  • Diocesan Finance Council
    The Diocesan Finance Council is an advisory body appointed by the Bishop for the purpose of assisting and advising him in the administration of the business and financial affairs of the diocese. The Council is composed of clergy and lay persons skilled in financial matters and who are familiar with the civil law. The Council works closely with the Diocesan Finance Officer. The Bishop presides at all meetings. Council members serve for a term of five years.
  • Sisters’ Council
    The Sisters’ Council is an advisory body to the Bishop and serves as a liaison between the women Religious who serve in the diocese and the Bishop.

Christology

A study of the Christian understanding of the person of Jesus and the impact it has on one’s practices.
 

CHRISTOLOGY

Introduction to Fundamental Theology

An overview of who God is and an understanding of the Trinity, Salvation and theological reflection.
 

FUNDAMENTAL THEOLOGY

Introduction to Scripture

An exploration of the Catholic understanding of Scripture and the meanings of inspiration and revelation.

SCRIPTURE

Sacraments and Rituals

A study of the basic principles of celebrating liturgy in the Catholic Church as well as an exploration of the meaning of the sacraments, the role they have in the Church, and the principles of liturgical celebration of the sacraments.

SACRAMENTS & RITUALS
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
BELIEFS & TRADITIONS
SOCIAL TEACHING
EVANGELIZATION

Morality I

A study of the Catholic Church fundamental concepts of morality and the consideration of conscience, sin, moral values, Church authority, and moral decision making in contemporary moral issues.

MORALITY

Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation

Here are the courses for the 2020 cycles at Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation. The following are courses that are applicable to the Diocese of Boise Certification courses: Catholic Beliefs, Christology, Introduction to Liturgy, Introduction to Scripture, Introduction to Christian Morality. Please contact the office of Religious Education and Catechetical leadership to determine courses that are applicable to the Advanced Certification Program. 

We are no longer a partner diocese with Dayton so the charge for these courses will now be $105 per five-week cycle.  To register and for more information about this collaborative learning initiative please visit vlcff.udayton.edu . Once you have successfully completed a course through Dayton, please contact the Office of Religious Education and Catechetical Leadership for an honorarium of $55.00- the difference between partnership course cost and a non-partnered Diocese. 

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STAFF INFO

STAFF INFORMATION 

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Melea Ulery

Director of  RE & Catechetical Leadership

Phone: 

Email:

Direct:

208-342-1311

mulery@rcdb.org

208-350-7541