Catechist Training/Certification

Bishop Aquila states, "Catechists should be fully initiated in and be in full communion with the Catholic Church.  In collaboration with the diocese, parishes are to provide for the formation of catechists.  Section V (link to section V)  provides further guidance in this area." (Policy Section II, page 3 of the Diocesan Parish Catechesis Manual)

We are continuing to provide opportunities for catechist formation in our diocese.  Following is a short list of opportunities that are available in addition to what is being offered at the parish level.

Diocesan Catechetical Manual

Saint John Bosco Conference 2006 information now available.

EPS - as catechist training
 

Other Catechist Training Resources

1.  Before you study the Bible, discover the big picture is the theme of the study materials prepared by Jeff Cavins called The Great Adventure:  Bible Timeline.  These are available from The Bible Time Line and Ascension Press.  Going through this study is invaluable to understanding the Bible and Salvation History, that is, how God has made it possible to save us from sin and to become His children.  The Great Adventure will give you the tools for a lifetime of enriching Bible study and devotional reading. This study is available video and DVD, thus accommodating many different schedules and locations.  You could even book your own Bible timeline seminar at your parish.

2.  Maryvale Institute offers distance learning for catechists, DRE's and adults.  Of particular interest to catechists is the Echoes program and the certificate in evangelization and ministry.  They also offer bachelor's degree in parish catechesis. 

3.  Catholic Distance University offers online courses and seminars for catechists, DRE's and adults.  The Catholic Distance University was established in 1983 to respond to the need for life-long spiritual formation and a deeper knowledge of Church Teaching. CDU's mission calls for transmitting faithfully and systematically the teachings of Sacred Scripture, the living Tradition of the Church and the authentic Magisterium, as well as the spiritual heritage of the Fathers, Doctors and Saints.

4.  St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology:  Reading the Bible from the Heart of the Church
We want SalvationHistory.com to be the one site you need for studying the Bible and deepening your Catholic faith.  This site is intended for everybody! Whether you’re just starting to take the Bible seriously or a priest preparing your Sunday homily, we want you — and everybody in between — to feel at home here.
We’ve combed the worldwide web to bring you the finest resources available on everything from the basics of defending your faith to advanced study of individual Bible books and passages.   On top of that, we’re developing original on-line classes and other materials to help in your life-long learning and growth in the faith. As with everything on our site, our instructional materials are geared for everybody — from beginner level to intermediate to advanced. 

Diocese of Fargo
5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A
Fargo, ND 58104-7605
Phone: 701-356-7900
Contact us

© 2002-2008 by the Diocese of Fargo. The Catholic Diocese of Fargo takes full responsibility for the content of this Web site. Although sincere efforts have been made to offer links only to other Web sites whose content is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Diocese of Fargo is not responsible for the content of other Web sites accessible via links from this Web site. Web site last modified: December 22, 2008.