CATECHIST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Catechist Certification Program
​2022-2023

    The Catechist Certification Program offers a basic and advanced adult formation to help catechists attain the knowledge, skills, and abilities for catechetical ministry. The program challenges catechists to grow, theologically, spiritually, and in the foundational skills of a catechist.

Certification – 64 hours
Theology (29 hrs.) + Skills (23 hrs.) + Spirituality (12 hrs.) + Practicum

Programa de Certificación Para Catequistas
​2022-2023

     El Programa de certificación para catequistas ofrece formación básica y avanzada para adultos que ayuda a los catequistas a adquirir la sabiduría y habilidades nece-sarias para el ministerio de catequesis. El programa reta al catequista a crecer teológicamente, espiritualmente y en las habilidades fundamentales de un catequista.

Certificación  – 64 horas
Teología (29 hrs.) + Habilidades (23 hrs.) + Espiritualidad (12 hrs.) + Practica

RE-CERTIFICATION PROCESS

The re-certification process enables catechists to renew their certification status after the initial three year period
From the moment you become a Certified Catechist, you have three years to complete the basic requirements for Recertification.
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  • 4-6 hours of Theology – Where can I go to complete my theology?
    • Tepeyac Summer Institute (Theology related course)
    • Tepeyac Theology Program
    • Before taking some other courses please consult with our office for credit
 
  •  4-6 hours of Spirituality - Where can I go to complete my spirituality?
    • Ministry Retreats offered in your Parish
    • Advent Retreats, Lents Retreats
    • Catechist Retreats
    • Tepeyac Summer Institute (Spirituality related course)
    • Note: Evangelization or ACTS retreats are not valid for certification
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  • 4-6 hours of Skills - Where can I go to complete my Skills requirements?
    • Tepeyac Summer Institute (Catechetical Skills related course)
    • Religious Formation Conference from ORF
    • Another Conference, please consult with our office for credit.
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POLICIES
Catechist Certification Program 2022-2023

 ATTENDANCE: Attendance is required at all classes in order to receive your certificate. There will be an opportunity to make up a missed class. You will need to contact the Office of Religious Formation to schedule your make-up at another location.

You are responsible to sign-in at each class as proof of your attendance. Your attendance is considered incomplete if you are more than 20 minutes late. You may not sign in for another person or have someone sign in for you.

ON TIME: As respect for the time of our presenter and the time of the other participants all classes BEGIN ON TIME and END ON TIME.

REGISTRATION FEES: Contact our office for total program cost.

PRIORITY: This is a special time in your faith formation as a catechist. You need to make these courses a priority, this means setting time aside for the classes as well as time for readings.

STAFF AT YOUR SERVICE: All of us at the Office of Religious Formation are committed to you during this important time in your journey of faith and ministry. We believe in the importance of your role as a catechist. We are at your service to assist you on this journey.