Courses for Catechists and Religious Educators
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Summer 2026 Courses
Forming Tomorrow's Disciples
July 15 - Aug. 25 | $60
Faith formation educators (K-12 to college) guide learners to make meaning and respond to God鈥檚 call by attending to the whole person: intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual.
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Teaching Religion to Adolescents
July 15听- Aug. 18 | $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?
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Teaching Religion to Children
July 15听- Aug. 18 | $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.
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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 | 听 |
| At the Heart of Parenting | Reflect on the impact of听parenting on your relationship with God.听 Topics include: a parent's spiritual gifts, companions for support in parenting, and prayer. | 5 | 听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鈥檚 everyday lives. | 3 | 听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 | 听 |
| Forming Tomorrow's Disciples | Faith formation educators (K-12 to college), guide learners to make meaning and respond to God鈥檚 call by attending to the whole person: intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual. | 6 | 听 |
| 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 | 听 |
| 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 | 听 |