Certificate in Catechesis

Certificate in Catechesis 

All Parish catechists and Catholic School teachers are required to obtain the diocesan Certificate in Catechesis. 

Parish Catechists

Theology Component

“Core Course:  Introduction to the Catholic Faith” through the University of Notre Dame STEP program.  This is a 7 week scheduled program that surveys the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Click here for a full synopsis on this course.

Methodology Component

The Art of Teaching Catechesis–This three session, classroom style program is taught in parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Please contact your Parish Catechetical Leader for more information.
Check out this page for a June class.

Catholic School Teachers

Theology Component

On-Line Course– “Catholic Faith and Tradition for Teachers” through the University of Notre Dame STEP program.