On-Line Options

The Diocese of Columbus has partnered with the Franciscan University of Steubenville--Catechetical Institute to offer Catholic resources to help form those within a parish who are forming others.  Courses are available for parents and catechists.  Course work is a recognized option for completing the Diocese of Columbus Religious Education Certification.

Spanish language track is available.

There is a $300 per parish annual fee to access this material.

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The Diocese of Columbus is a Partner Diocese with the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formatiom (VLCFF) program. All participants who are members of the Diocese of Columbus are eligible for a reduced rate of $50 per five week course.

Spanish language track is available. 

See the links below for a correlation between VLCFF Course Offerings and Diocesan Certification

• Course One--Introductory Certification
• Other Courses
• VLCFF Certificate Correlations
• OREC Procedures for Enrolling in VLCFF
• Application for Course Reimbursement

Boston College STM On-line Crossroads offers a variety of courses throughout the year. Contact the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis to know which of the current courses meet diocesan requirements.

Those registering for a STM course are also elibgle for partial reimbursement if they submit the following form before they enroll.

The two most popular courses offered by STEP University of Notre Dame for credit in the Diocese of Columbus are the Introduction to the Catholic Faith and the Catholic Faith and Tradition for School Teachers courses.  Other courses may also be taken for credit.  Please contact the Office of Religious Education and Catechesis if you are interested in a different class.

Spanish language track is available.

Those registering for a STEP course are also elibgle for partial reimbursement if they submit the following form before they enroll.