Courses for Catechists and Religious Educators
Summer 2025 Courses
Forming Tomorrow's Disciples
July 16 - Aug. 26 | $60
Faith formation educators (K-12 to college) guide learners to make meaning and respond to God’s call by attending to the whole person: intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual.
Teaching Religion to Adolescents
July 16 - Aug. 19 | $60
Drawing upon theology, developmental psychology, and religious education, this course addresses the questions: Who are my students? What should I teach? and How do I teach it effectively?
Teaching Religion to Children
July 16 - Aug. 19 | $60
Explore teaching as a vocation, the various types of learners, different approaches to presenting content, and ways to create sacred space and pray with students in the classroom.
The Engaged Parish
Sept. 17 - Oct. 21 | $60
Adult faith formation plays a vital role in animating the local church. Recognize opportunities in your faith communities where faith formation can be nurtured without adding elaborate programs.
An Online Certificate of Basic Catechesis is available.
Information about Online Certificates | Requirements for the Certificate
| Course | Description | Weeks | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Faith Formation for a Vibrant Church | Adult faith formation plays a vital role in animating the local church. Recognize opportunities in your faith communities where faith formation can be nurtured without adding elaborate programs. | 5 | |
| At the Heart of Parenting | Reflect on the impact of parenting on your relationship with God. Topics include: a parent's spiritual gifts, companions for support in parenting, and prayer. | 5 | P |
| Effective Preaching: Preaching for Children | Join us to gain a greater appreciation for the issues that children wonder about, and their capacity for awe. Practice connecting the faith and liturgy to children’s everyday lives. | 3 | S |
| The Engaged Parish | Adult faith formation plays a vital role in animating the local church. Recognize opportunities in your faith communities where faith formation can be nurtured without adding elaborate programs. | 5 | |
| Forming Tomorrow's Disciples | Faith formation educators (K-12 to college), guide learners to make meaning and respond to God’s call by attending to the whole person: intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual. | 6 | |
| Teaching Religion to Adolescents | Drawing upon theology, developmental psychology, and religious education, this course addresses the questions: Who are my students? What should I teach? and How do I teach it effectively? | 5 | |
| Teaching Religion to Children: Creative Strategies and Best Practices | Explore teaching as a vocation, the various types of learners, different approaches to presenting content, and ways to create sacred space and pray with students in the classroom. | 5 |