The curriculum for both schools and parishes is currently being redeveloped.
Please utilize the USCCB Conformity Review List as guidance during this period.

PreK- Grade 8 Course of Study

  • Pre-School-CFCL
  • Kindergarten-CFCL
  • First Grade-CFCL
  • Second Grade-CFCL
  • Third Grade-CFCL
  • Fourth Grade-CFCL
  • Fifth Grade-CFCL
  • Sixth Grade-CFCL
  • Seventh Grade-CFCL
  • Eight Grade-CFCL

PreK-Grade 8 by Task

  • Task I-CFCL: Knowledge of the Faith
  • Task II-CFCL: Knowledge of Liturgy & Sacraments
  • Task III-CFCL: Moral Formation in Jesus Christ
  • Task IV-CFCL: Catechesis Teaches the Christian How to Pray
  • Task V-CFCL: Catechesis in Community Life
  • Task VI-CFCL: A Missionary Spirit that Prepares the Faithful to Transform the World

***additional notations have been added to indicate where the standards address issues such as the opioid crisis, racism, and suicide**

High School Course of Study

  • Course I: The Revelation of Jesus Christ
  • Course II: Who is Jesus Christ?
  • Course III: The Mystery of Jesus Christ
  • Course IV: Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church
  • Course V: Sacraments as Privileged Encounters of Jesus Christ
  • Course VI: Life in Christ
  • Option B: History of the Catholic Church
  • Option C: Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society

The Diocese is currently partnering with the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University in Steubenville for all catechetical certifications.

Dr. Marlon De La Torre
Senior Director for the Department of Evangelization
[email protected]

Liz Christy
Associate Director for the Department of Evangelization
[email protected]