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Contact Us
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Rev. Gabriel Zeis, TORgzeisdioceseoftrenton.orgVicar for Catholic Education
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Denise Continodcontidioceseoftrenton.orgDirector, Department of Catechesis
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Brian Jefferesbjeffedioceseoftrenton.orgAssociate Director, Catechesis
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Doreen Griffin-Gallwaydgallwdioceseoftrenton.orgAdministrative Assistant: Catechesis
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Certificate in Catechesis
The Department of Catechesis encourages parish catechists and Catholic School teachers to obtain the diocesan Certificate in Catechesis.
Parish Catechists:- Completetion of Theology Component
- Completetion of the Methodology Component
Catholic School Teachers:- Completion of the 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 Doreen Gallway at dgallw@dioceseoftrengon.org, Admnistrative Assistant, Department of Catechesis.
On completion of the above requirement, a Diocesan Certificate of Completion will be mailed to the Parish Catechetical Leader.
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.
Methodology ComponentThe 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 informaiton.
Catholic School Teachers
Theology Component
On-Line Course– “Catholic Faith and Tradition for Teachers” through the University of Notre Dame STEP program.