Watch here for formation and training opportunities, resources, and guidelines for catechists.
Programs Offered by Districts, Universities, Retreat Centers
Summer Institute
A unique opportunity to complete requirements for a level of certification in a one-week course. June 14-18 - Basic Religious Education Certification June 21-25 - Intermediate Religious Education Certification June 28-July 2 - Advanced Religious Education Certification
Forming the Catechetical Spirit
A systematic program of catechetical formation, offered in local parish clusters, leading to basic certification.
Standards for Educators in Catholic Parishes and Schools, 2008
The apostolic work of the catechist springs from the sacrament of Baptism. . . It is strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation. The call to the ministry of catechist is a vocation, an interior call, the voice of the Holy Spirit. Catechists need to be practicing Catholics who participate fully in the communal worship and life of the Church and who have been prepared for their apostolate by appropriate catechetical training. Their commissioning by the Church is a participation in the divine calling to teach as Jesus did. -Nat'l Directory of Catechesis, 228-9
Gary Pokorny Director 414-758-2242 pokornyg@archmil.org
Bonnie Bresnahan Administrative Assistant 414-758-2240 bresnahanb@archmil.org