Certification Overview

Week One--St. Elizabeth, 6077 Sharon Woods,  Columbus, 43229
Course 1--June 10-12, 2019    AM
Course 2--June 12-14, 2019    AM

Week Two--Seton Parish, 600 Hill Rd, North Pickerington, 43147
Course 3--June 17-19, 2019    AM
Course 4--June 17-18, 2019    PM
Course 5--June 19, 20, 2019   PM

Click here to register. Individual times for each session are listed on page 3 and 4.

Sessions

1.1  Catechesis and Evangelization
1.2 Faith Development of the Learner
1.3 Catechetical Praxis
1.6 Introduction to Prayer
 
August 13, 2019
Bishop Hartley High School
8:30am-3pm
Cost $30   Register here. Click here for a flyer.

This day is designed for any parish catechist/catechetical leader or returning school teacher/administrator who still needs the above sessions to complete Introductory Certification.  New school teachers should register through their administrator.

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 courses.
• Advanced Level--64 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