Welcome to NCCL!
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...
"Mahalo!"
A joyful welcome to our homepage visitors from the Hawaii cohort of NCCL's Family Project.
How can we serve you next year? Take 5 to tell us.
We are planning our 2026 program year and would like to hear from you about the ways we can serve you best. Please assist us by indicating your interest in each item. And please add your own ideas in the spaces provided!
Takes only 5 minutes to complete. Deadline is July 3.
Celebrate NCCL's ACP (Association of Catholic Publishers) Nomination!
Order Your Copy of Guided by the Directory for Catechesis
&Â Save 25% with Code GDC25
In recognition of the book being a finalist in the Resources for Ministry category, Twenty-Third Publishing is offering you a 25% discount. Be sure to enter GDC25 at checkout. Once you have it, come back and visit ncclcatholic.org/directory for downloadable Practice Resources!
Order Your Copy + Claim Your Discount
Certificate Program: Fall Enrollment
SAVE $50 WHEN YOU SIGN UP BY JUNE 28!
The Practice of Catechesis with All Ages 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. The emphasis of the Certificate Program is on practice – equipping leaders for the requirements and challenges of their role as the leader of the parish’s catechetical ministry with families and all ages.
This Fall, you can choose from Biweekly Monday Evening or Monthly Wednesday Morning sessions.
Read More & Register for October Cohorts
Initiatives Now Underway:
Now Online & Accepting Applications
...offers two national projects with the goal of engaging children in their faith:
Children and Catholic Worship +  Children and Prayer
We are currently inviting parishes and Catholic elementary schools to participate at no cost.
Engaging Parishes Across the U.S. and beyond...
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.
These efforts inform the creation of parish communities that intentionally accompany and support parents, caregivers, and the whole family in catechesis.
The parish is where the Church lives – it is the heart of our Church...
Every parish strives to be a vibrant community where faith flourishes, the Gospel is lived, and believers encounter Jesus in word and sacrament. Every parish experiences the challenges of being a community where the Church lives.
The Pathways toward a Thriving Parish Project is 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.
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.
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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.
NCCLÂ NEWS
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Catechetical ministry is a journey. We’ll walk with you and offer weekly wisdom along the way.
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