PCL Resources

PCL Directory updated 10-2023 (to print, choose legal size, landscape, color optional)
Download an excel list of PCLs and emails by county here.

Religious Education Survey  due July 1, 2023
Click here to access survey  Click here to access a word doc to help you draft your response to the survey.

Verification of Leadership due July 1, 2023 (letter dated May 31, 2023 to Pastors)
Click here to access form.

Parish Religious Education Administration Manual (PREAM):
Updated April 2023
Use your parish code (e.g. p1310-staff) and password to log into the Extranet: https://extranet.dioceseoftrenton.org

PCL Yearly Planning Template:
Click here for the PCL Yearly Planning Template - a chart that outlines the basic responsibilities for a Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL) throughout the year.

Religious Education Curricula:
All parish religious education programs will be responsible to comply with the Diocesan Elementary Religion Curriculum Guidelines, Sacramental Preparation Guidelines, and the Family Life/Safe Environment requirements. Click here for the curricula.

Deciding on a textbook:
All textbooks used must be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.  A complete list of texts in conformity with the Catechism of the Church can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website, for a complete list click here.

Catechetical Resources:
Click here to find resources to help you in your ministry. 

Catechist Formation: 

Parish SOFT:
Help Sheet