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ENROLL FOR SESSIONS STARTING IN MARCH 2026
Monday Evenings, 7-9pm every two weeks
The Practice of Catechesis Certificate Program is designed to provide a holistic educational experience for all leaders in catechetical ministry, integrating personal spiritual growth, leadership formation, and the latest thinking, approaches, and skills for catechesis with all ages and generations. Experience:
Live Learning Sessions, Self-Guided Online Learning, Application Help, Course Project, & Retreat
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A BRAND NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERING...
INTRODUCING "Welcome to CATECHESIS"
A Four-Session Online Introduction to the Church's Vision of Catechesis
Welcome to Catechesis is designed for parish leaders, catechists, and interested adults in the parish who want to learn about the Church’s vision of catechesis today. Each weekly 75-minute session addresses a key question for handing on faith in our time.
Just $100 for the program -- February and March Registrations are Now Open!
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CURATED FROM OUR CELEBRATION:
KEYNOTE VIDEOS & SESSION HANDOUTS
Access Downloads and Stream Presentation Recordings
from the NCCL 90 Year Anniversary Conference
In November of 2025, we were thrilled to gather our community of catechists for fellowship and a variety of presentations and interactive sessions designed to enrich personal growth and catechesis in dioceses and parishes. We welcome you to enjoy some of the insights and resources shared with us!
View Videos, Slides, & MoreSpecial Initiatives Now Underway
NCCL is proud to offer multiple projects for parishes to develop strategic plans & programming for catechesis.
The following are funded by generous grants from Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Christian Parenting &
Caregiver Initiative
Our mission is to empower over 30,000 Catholic parents and their families by exploring how to strengthen faith transmission in the first two decades of life.
Over 200 parishes participating!
Thriving Congregation
Initiative
Offered in partnership with Loyola Institute for Ministry.
Helping parishes across the country create their own paths toward thriving, vital communities of faith that live out our Catholic mission in today’s world.
Nurturing Children through Worship & Prayer Initiative
Includes two national projects with the goal of engaging children in their faith:
Children and Catholic Worship
Children and Prayer
NCCL is pleased to have welcomed over 100 parishes and Catholic schools!
Your Parish is Invited to join a New Phase in 2026
The next three elements of the Thriving Congregation Initiative starts with:
Becoming a Thriving Parish in Today’s World – An Online Course Open to all Parish Leaders
FREE WEBINAR SERIES - 5 Sessions, Hosted on Zoom
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EXPLORE ALL NCCL HAS TO SHARE
What are you interested in?
NCCL Educates
Engage in courses from experts and earn a Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis.
NCCL Curates
Find videos from NCCL conferences, back issues of Catechetical Leader Magazine, and more.
NCCL Connects
Build relationships with catechetical leaders in our online community space and forums.
NCCL Informs
Access the latest thinking and current practices being used in catechetical ministry today.
NCCL Innovates
Learn about our new initiatives: “Parents & Families” and “Pathways toward a Thriving Parish.”
NCCL Gathers
Participate in free online conferences focused on important topics in catechetical ministry.
We're Celebrating 90 Years!
FAITHFULLY SERVING SINCE 1934...
The National Community of Catechetical Leaders is dedicated to promoting the ministries of evangelization and catechesis in the U.S. Catholic Church by fostering a community of leaders who proclaim and teach the Word of Jesus Christ through the witness of accompaniment, education, and formation in the Catholic faith.
Click the links below to learn more about our members and mission...
SCHOLARSHIP
CAMPAIGN
You can empower a new generation of leaders to be “tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.”
Easily make a donation of $90 in honor of our 90 years, or another amount that fits your giving...
Engage with Other Catechists:
Did you know...?
NCCL offers a Jobs Board for diocesan offices and parishes around the country to post opportunities for the talented, faith-filled members of our community.
View / Share Open Positions
Celebrate NCCL's ACP (Association of Catholic Publishers) Nomination!
Get Your Copy of Guided by the Directory for Catechesis
We're happy to share that the book was acknowledged as a finalist in the Resources for Ministry category, and that it is still available at Twenty-Third Publishing. Once you have yours, come back to ncclcatholic.org/directory for downloadable Practice Resources!
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