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​About NCCL


History
Mission & Strategic Directions
By-Laws
Financial Statements​
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History

NCCL, with a mission to enrich and strengthen the ministry of catechesis in the U.S., traces its roots to 1934 when diocesan directors of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) were first convened by Bishop Edwin O'Hara of Great Falls, Montana. The directors successfully petitioned the bishops to establish both an episcopal committee and a national center for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. The episcopal committee was formed in November of that same year, and the national center was established in 1935. In 1936, the directors began to meet annually under the aegis of the National Center.
 
When the directors gathered in New Orleans for their thirtieth annual meeting in April 1966, they decided to form their own organization, independent of the National Center. Episcopal approval for the move was sought and given in September of that year by the Bishops' Committee for CCD meeting in Pittsburgh for the Twelfth National Catechetical Congress. The National Conference of Diocesan Directors of Religious Education/CCD (NCDD) was formally launched in January 1967. NCDD was organized around the ecclesiastical provinces in the US with the board of directors consisting of elected officers and a representative from each province.
 
In 1991, the organization changed its bylaws, structure, and governance to widen its membership and to facilitate decision-making and governance processes. In addition to diocesan directors and their staffs, membership was expanded to include academics, parish directors of religious education, publishers, and affiliated organizations. The organization was renamed the National Conference of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL). In 2022 the name was updated to the National Community of Catechetical Leaders to embrace the diversity of people in catechetical ministry. 

Mission & Strategic Priorities

Mission
The National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) 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.

​From the first centuries and throughout the history of the Church catechesis, “echoing the Word of God,” has been an essential ministry of the Church. The challenge of “making disciples” –  of forming people of all ages and generations to live as disciples for a lifetime – is one of the most urgent tasks facing the Church today. 
 
NCCL is committed to equipping, supporting, and networking catechetical leaders in dioceses, parishes, and other ministry settings to accompany, educate, and form people of all ages in the Catholic faith so that they may live as disciples in the world today. 
 
NCCL Strategic Priorities 
  1. To resource the catechetical community through NCCLCatholic.org, and regular communication through email and social media, 
  2. To resource the catechetical community for its ministry today through regular articles and reports on important topic in catechesis, research and trends, and innovations in catechesis. 
  3. To gather the catechetical community for enrichment and networking through online conferences, regional convocations, and an annual conference. 
  4. To network, support, and resource diocesan leaders involved in catechetical ministry. 
  5. To be a catalyst for innovations in catechetical ministry by engaging parish catechetical leaders in designing creative initiatives to address critical issues and audiences in catechesis.
  6. To equip parish catechetical leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools for catechesis with all ages and generations through a national leadership education program. 

By-Laws of the Organization

NCCL is a 501(c)3 Catholic nonprofit organization, registered with the IRS, and incorporated in the District of Columbia. ​NCCL is governed by a Board of Directors, who supervise and control the business, property and affairs of the Corporation. The Board receives no compensation for their service.  The Board of Directors. . .  
  • Serves as trustees of the Corporation and constitutes its chief governing body
  • Sets and monitors the mission and strategic direction of the Corporation
  • Approves the annual budget and secure the financial well-being of the Organization
  • Articulates and approves all official public position statements on behalf of the Organization
  • Develops, approves, and applies all Corporation policies;
  • Employs and evaluates the Executive Director.
NCCL Bylaws (revised 2022).pdf
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Financial Statements 

NCCL 990 Financial Reports for 2020 and 2021 submitted to the IRS
2021 NCCL 990 Report Summary.pdf
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2020 NCCL 990 Report Summary.pdf
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NCCL 2023 Budget
NCCL 2023 Budget.pdf
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Join the NCCL Community Today
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The National Community of Catechetical Leaders (NCCL) promotes the ministries of Evangelization and Catechesis 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.
 NCCL
133 Old Towne Road
​Cheshire, CT 06410

Contact: 
John Roberto, Executive Director
jroberto@lifelongfaith.com
  • Home
    • About NCCL
    • Board of Directors
    • Executive Director
  • Future of Catechesis
  • Online Conferences
    • Trauma-Informed Parish Webinar
  • Certificate
  • Research
  • Library
    • Directory for Catechesis >
      • Introduction to the Directory
      • Chapter by Chapter Presentations
      • Practices for Catechesis
    • Catechetical Leader
    • NCCL White Papers
  • Jobs
  • Be a Sponsor