Catechist Formation

Catechist formation provides the basic theological understanding, spiritual formation, and catechetical methodology necessary for those who pass on the faith.  The goal of catechist formation is to make catechist aware that as baptized persons they are true missionary disciples, meaning active participants in evangelization, and on this basis are enabled by the Church to communicate the Gospel and to accompany and educate believers in faith. (Directory for Catechesis 132)

Certificate in Catechesis 

Those who pass on the faith as Parish Religious Education catechists and Catholic School teachers of religion are required to obtain the diocesan Certificate in Catechesis. 

Parish Catechist

The Art of Catechesis:
This three session program is taught in parishes throughout the Diocese of Trenton. Please contact your Parish Catechetical Leader for more information.  You can also see the schedule of classes that are available here.  Please contact the host to register.

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.

Catholic School Teachers

Theology Component

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