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Welcome to Catechist Formation

We are pleased to offer the specific formation courses that will educate and prepare our catechists (in parishes and Catholic schools) in their mission to share the catholic faith with youth and their families. The catechist formation process is composed of three interconnected dimensions (Why, How and What a catechist witnesses). To get started, review the course offerings and select a class.

“The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9

Step 1

WHO: Catechist Orientation is offered in-person through professional development days or as a live ZOOM option,

and as a self-guided course through the LMS.

Step 2

WHY: Classes can be taken in any order; however, we recommend catechists continue initial formation with Vocation of the Catechist in- person or Catechesis 101.

HOW: Catholic school catechists will take the Methodology or Methodology for Teachers series. This series of classes focus on equipping catechists with the unique skills and techniques (the “how”) necessary for the mission of catechesis- not only imparting knowledge, but rather, forming disciples.

WHAT: To be convincing witnesses in Catholic schools, religion teachers must know what to teach. Doctrinal courses aim to help the catechist grow in the understanding of faith in various areas. These include the Spotlight series (Faith; Prayer: Sacraments; Morality; Old and New Testament)

and Foundation series (Creed; Prayer; Liturgy & Sacraments; Morality).

Step 3

ONGOING FORMATION: Includes courses, retreats, webinars and event throughout the year to support you on your faith journey and within

your ministries, communities and families.

Catholic School Teacher Formation

Catholic School Teacher Formation

Courses for Catholic School teachers help them grow in understanding their unique vocation as an educator in a Catholic environment, sharpen their skills so they may effectively give witness to Jesus Christ, and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith in ways that enable them to integrate faith with other subject areas thereby forming students as missionary disciples.

"Proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching." 2 Timothy 4:2

Price: $

Parish Catechist Formation

Parish Catechist Formation

Courses for Parish Catechists prepare those called to the ministry of catechesis to become missionary disciples, fully engaged in the work of evangelization in the parish community. The formation process is designed to ensure that catechists are ready to respond to this call, solidly rooted in the Gospel, and equipped to accompany and lead those they encounter to a deeper relationship with Jesus and the Church.

"And all day long, both at the temple and in their homes, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the Messiah, Jesus." Acts 5:42

Price: $

On-Going Formation

Ongoing Formation

We are pleased to offer a selection of classes to support the ongoing formation of our catechists. All catechists and teachers are encouraged to attend at least one event or course annually.

"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:9

Price: $