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CERTIFICATE IN THE PRACTICE OF CATECHESIS:

The Next Online Certificate Program cycles will begin in March and May!

 

 

The Practice of Catechesis with All Ages Certificate Program is designed to provide a holistic educational experience for all leaders in catechetical ministry, integrating personal spiritual growth, leadership formation, and the latest thinking, approaches, and skills for catechesis with all ages and generations. The emphasis of the Certificate Program is on practice – equipping leaders for the requirements and challenges of their role as the leader of the parish’s catechetical ministry with families and all ages.

The Practice of Catechesis Certificate is an applied education program, designed to help leaders in catechetical ministry develop and implement vibrant and engaging faith formation with age groups across the life span, with families, and with all generations together.

The Practice of Catechesis Certificate is an online formation program consisting of five courses and a retreat experience. Each of the five courses incorporates: 

  • Two Live Sessions: Two synchronous (scheduled) 3-hour teaching sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Two Application Meetings: Two synchronous (scheduled) 90 minute online sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Online Learning: Asynchronous (on-your-own) online learning to deepen the knowledge, skills, and practices introduced in the teaching sessions using the NCCL online learning platform
  • One Application Project: Demonstration of how the knowledge and skills are utilized in catechesis

Courses are taught by faculty chosen by NCCL who bring a deep knowledge of catechesis and years of educating leaders for catechetical ministry.
Download Faculty Bios

CERTIFICATE IN THE PRACTICE OF CATECHESIS:

The Next Online Certificate Program begins in January 2025

 

 

The Practice of Catechesis with All Ages Certificate Program is designed to provide a holistic educational experience for all leaders in catechetical ministry, integrating personal spiritual growth, leadership formation, and the latest thinking, approaches, and skills for catechesis with all ages and generations. The emphasis of the Certificate Program is on practice – equipping leaders for the requirements and challenges of their role as the leader of the parish’s catechetical ministry with families and all ages.

The Practice of Catechesis Certificate is an applied education program, designed to help leaders in catechetical ministry develop and implement vibrant and engaging faith formation with age groups across the life span, with families, and with all generations together.

This is an online formation program consisting of five courses and a retreat experience. Each of the five courses incorporates: 

  • Two Live Sessions: Two synchronous (scheduled) 3-hour teaching sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Two Application Meetings: Two synchronous (scheduled) 90 minute online sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Online Learning: Asynchronous (on-your-own) online learning to deepen the knowledge, skills, and practices introduced in the teaching sessions using the NCCL online learning platform
  • One Application Project: Demonstration of how the knowledge and skills are utilized in catechesis

Courses are taught by faculty chosen by NCCL who bring a deep knowledge of catechesis and years of educating leaders for catechetical ministry.
Download Faculty Bios

October Cohorts 1 & 2 are Underway!
Registration has closed for January Cohorts 3 & 4.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:

March & May 2025 Programs

For details and course descriptions in a printable PDF, download the Program Overview.

Here are the dates for the two cohorts beginning in March and May 2025:

COHORT 5

Beginning in March
Live Sessions on Saturdays (10am - 1 pm ET)

  • Course 1. Principles and Practices of Catechesis
    (March 8 and April 5, 2025)
  • Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups
    (May 3 and June 7, 2025)
  • Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry
    (May 3 and June 7, 2025)
  • Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry
    (October 4 and November 8, 2025)
  • Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups
    (January 10 and February 7, 2026)
  • Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader
    (March 7, 2026 -- All Day, 10 am - 5 pm ET -- with Sr. Janet Schaeffler, O.P.)

COHORT 6

Beginning in May
Live Sessions on Saturdays (10am - 1 pm ET)

  • Course 1. Principles and Practices of Catechesis
    (May 3 and June 7, 2025)
  • Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups
    (August 9 and September 6, 2025)
  • Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry
    (October 4 and November 8, 2025)
  • Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry
    (January 10 and February 7, 2026)
  • Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups
    (March 7 and April 11, 2026)
  • Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader
    (June 6, 2026 -- All Day, 10 am -5 pm ET -- with Sr. Janet Schaeffler, O.P.)

Tuition and Registration

Tuition is $500 for the program (books are additional). 
The number of registrants is limited for each course cycle.

Claim your spot in an upcoming cohort:

Save Your Spot
Cohort 5 (March Start)
Save Your Spot
Cohort 6 (May Start)
Download
Program Overview
For questions and more information contact John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director at: [email protected].

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Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis?

Contact Our Executive Director,
John Roberto
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