Certificate in Catechesis

Certificate in Catechesis 

The Department of Catechesis encourages parish catechists and Catholic School teachers to obtain the diocesan Certificate in Catechesis. For parish catechists, this involves the completion of a theology component and a methodology component.  For Catholic School teachers, this involves the completion of a theology component.

Before beginning any coursework, catechists and Catholic elementary school teachers must mail, fax, or e-mail a completed Certificate in Catechesis Application to the office of the Department of Catechesis.

Parish Catechists

Theology Component  – Two on-line options    

Option 1— “MyCatholicFaithDelivered.com” customized program for the Diocese of Trenton @ www.trentoncatechist.com. This multi-session program is organized in five separate modules, encompassing the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and a separate module dedicated to Sacred Scripture.  Once registered, the catechist may complete the sessions at any time convenient for the catechist.

Option 2— “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.

Methodology Component

The Art of Teaching Catechesis–This three session, classroom style program is taught in parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton. 

Catholic School Teachers

Theology Component

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