
October Cohorts 1 & 2 and January Cohorts 3 & 4 are Underway, May Cohort 5 registration has closed!
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN:
October 2025 Programs
In each cycle of our Catechesis Certificate Program, NCCL instructors accompany students through the following topics:
- Course 1. Principles and Practices of Catechesis
- Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups
- Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry
- Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry
- Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups
- Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader
Tuition and Registration
Tuition is $500 for the program (books are additional).
The number of registrants is limited for each course cycle.
Claim your spot in the upcoming cohort:
Beginning in October
Live Sessions on Saturdays (10am - 1 pm ET)
- Course 1: October 4 and November, 2025
- Course 2: January 10 and February 7, 2026
- Course 3: March 7 and April 11, 2026
- Course 4: May 2 and June 6, 2026
- Course 5: August 8 and September 12, 2026
- Retreat Day: November 7, 2026; 10 am -5 pm ET
Beginning in October
Live Sessions on Wednesdays (10am - 1 pm ET)
- Course 1: October 8 and November 12, 2025
- Course 2: January 14 and February 11, 2026
- Course 3: March 11 and April 15, 2026
- Course 4: May 13 and June 10, 2026
- Course 5: August 12 and September 16, 2026
- Retreat Day: November 7, 2026; 10 am -5 pm ET
For questions and more information contact John Roberto, NCCL Executive Director at: [email protected].
Is your diocese interested
in becoming a sponsor of the
Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis?


LOOKING FOR OTHER RESOURCES?
Stay in the loop with upcoming courses...
Join our mailing list for event updates and new content features.
Join the NCCL Mailing List to Receive NCCL News