The premise of this new formation process is to provide the necessary catechetical foundation in the proclamation of the kerygma, catechetical practice, content, method, and a concise awareness of proper doctrinal application of the faith to foster a clearer and deeper understanding of the role and mission of the catechists within the Diocese of Columbus.
Certification can be achieved in three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Beginner: Courses offered by the Department of Evangelization
Intermediate: Courses offered by Franciscan University Catechetical Institute
Advanced: Degree Programs from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio Dominican University, or Catholic Distance University
Catechist Formation Memorandum
St. Francis de Sales Catechist Certification Resource Handbook
- USCCB Guidelines for Celebrating the Sacraments with Persons with Disabilities
- 17.0 Welcome and Justice for Persons with Disabilities–USCCB
- 17.1 Pastoral Statement of the US Catholic Bishops on People with Disabilities
- 17.2 Sacramental Guidelines for People with Disabilities–USCCB
- 17.3 Positive Ways to Minister to Persons with Disabilities
- 17.4 Resources for Serving Persons with Disabilities
- 18.3 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Special Needs
Dr. Marlon De La Torre
Senior Director for the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis
mdelatorre@columbuscatholic.org
Elizabeth Christy
Associate Director of Adult Faith Formation
echristy@columbuscatholic.org