NCCL Certificate in the Practice of Catechesis

WINTER 2027 START: MONDAY EVENINGS

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 14 will take place on Monday Evenings (every 2 weeks) from 7-9pm 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 1 & 15; March 1 & 22*, 2027 (* 3 weeks apart)
• Course 2. Designing Catechesis for Families and Age Groups
  April 5 & 19; May 3 & 17, 2027
• Course 3. Leadership Practices for Catechetical Ministry
  August 2, 16, & 30; September 13, 2027
• Course 4. Leadership Skills for Catechetical Ministry
  October 4 & 18; November 8* & 22, 2027 (* Skip Nov 1: All Saints)
• Course 5. Designing Educational Programs for Families and Age Groups
  January 10 & 24; February 7 & 21, 2028
• Retreat: The Spiritual Life of the Catechetical Leader
  10am - 3pm ET, Saturday March 18, 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).