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CERTIFICATE IN THE PRACTICE OF CATECHESIS:

The New Online Certificate Program begins in October 2024

 

 

The new Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis provides 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 today.

The Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis is an applied education program, designed to help leaders in catechetical ministry develop and implement vibrant and engaging faith formation with age groups across the life span, with families, and with all generations together.

The Certificate Program is a 12-month online formation program consisting of five courses and a retreat experience. Each of the five courses incorporates:

  • Live Sessions:Two synchronous (scheduled) 3-hour teaching sessions – one per month on Saturday mornings – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Application Meetings: Two synchronous (scheduled) 90 minute online sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Online Learning: Asynchronous (on-your-own) online learning to deepen the knowledge, skills, and practices introduced in the teaching sessions using the NCCL online learning platform
  • Application Project: Demonstration of how the knowledge and skills are utilized in catechesis

Courses are taught by faculty chosen by NCCL who bring a deep knowledge of catechesis and years of educating leaders for catechetical ministry.

CERTIFICATE IN THE PRACTICE OF CATECHESIS:

The New Online Certificate Program begins in October 2024

 

 

The new Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis provides 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 today.

The Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis is an applied education program, designed to help leaders in catechetical ministry develop and implement vibrant and engaging faith formation with age groups across the life span, with families, and with all generations together.

The Certificate Program is a 12-month online formation program consisting of five courses and a retreat experience. Each of the five courses incorporates:

  • Live Sessions:Two synchronous (scheduled) 3-hour teaching sessions – one per month on Saturday mornings – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Application Meetings: Two synchronous (scheduled) 90 minute online sessions – one per month – led by the NCCL instructor
  • Online Learning: Asynchronous (on-your-own) online learning to deepen the knowledge, skills, and practices introduced in the teaching sessions using the NCCL online learning platform
  • Application Project: Demonstration of how the knowledge and skills are utilized in catechesis

Courses are taught by faculty chosen by NCCL who bring a deep knowledge of catechesis and years of educating leaders for catechetical ministry.

 

October 2024 Program

The first cycle of Certificate courses launches in October 2024. A new cycle of courses begins five times a year: January, March, May, August, and October. Each cycle of courses is limited to 20 participants, so early reservation is recommended. 

Course 1. Principles and Practices of Catechesis

  • Teaching sessions: October 12 and November 9, 2024

Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups

  • Teaching sessions: January 11 and February 8, 2025

Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry

  • Teaching sessions: March 8 and April 5, 2025

Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry

  • Teaching sessions: May 3 and June 7, 2025

Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups

  • August 9 and September 6, 2025

Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader

  • One Day Program, Fall 2025, date to be determined

For course descriptions download the Program Overview using the button below.

Tuition and Registration

Tuition is $500 for the program (books are additional). 

The number of registrants is limited for each course cycle.

You can reserve a space for the October 2024 cycle of courses with a $50 deposit (link below). 
In July you will receive information about how to complete an application form and pay your tuition.

Download Program Overview
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For questions and more information contact John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director at: [email protected].

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