Certification Overview

The Diocese of Columbus offers three levels of Catechist Certification

• Introductory Level--18 hours: Completion of Course 1: Person as Catechist
• Basic Level--40 hours: Completion of Introductory Certification and 22 hours (11 sessions) from any other course.
• Advanced Level--70 hours: Completion of all courses.

Diocesan Certification Courses*

*click on each course for a list of objectives

• Course 1: Person as Catechist--9 two hour sessions
• Course 2: Scripture--5 two hour sessions
• Course 3: Christ and the Church--5 two hour sessions
• Course 4: Liturgy and Sacraments--4 two hour sessions
• Course 5: Morality--4 two hour sessions

Click here for a printable copy of Diocesan Certification Requirements