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NCCL Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis

WINTER 2027 START: WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

ENROLL IN THE UPCOMING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Welcome to NCCL's Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis with All Ages. 

The Practice of Catechesis Certificate 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 Practice of Catechesis Certificate is an online formation program consisting of five courses and a retreat experience. 

Live teaching sessions for Cohort 15 will take place on Monday Evenings (every 2 weeks) from 10am-12pm ET, beginning in February 2027.
No sessions in July or December. Participants may miss up to 2 live sessions, to be completed via recording.

  • Course 1. Principles and Practices of Catechesis
    February 3 & 17; March 3 & 17, 2027
  • Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups
    April 14 & 28; May 12 & 26, 2027
  • Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry
    August 4 & 18; September 1 & 15, 2027
  • Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry
    October 6 & 20; November 3 & 17, 2027
  • Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups
    January 5 & 19; February 2 & 16, 2028
  • Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader
    10am - 3pm ET, Wednesday March 22, 2028

This payment completes the total cost for your enrollment in the Certificate Program. Books must be purchased separately.

After submission, you will receive information about the start of the course from Lori Dahlhoff, NCCL Certificate Coordinator.  

**Please note that returning customers will be prompted to log in before completing this purchase. New visitors will create a password to access course resources (granted at the commencement of the first course).