HOURS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION:
Basic Certification (52 hours) -- Areas of Formation: Scripture & Theology (30 hours)/Catechetics & Methodology (16 hours)/Spiritual Formation (6 hours)

Validation of Basic Certification 14 hours -- Scripture & Theology (6 hours)/Catechetics & Methodology (6 hours)/Spiritual Formation (2 hours)

The Catechetical Formation Series by Loyola Press is an online-training and formation experience for catechists and others seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills for faith formation and evangelization ministries. Developed by Joe Paprocki, D.Min., participants will be formed in areas critical to their vocation as a catechist: being, knowing, and doing.

Catechetical Formation Series

Sadlier offers virtual webinars on every imaginable catechetical topic and concern, including basic training for catechists. The virtual events are free and accessible for those who register with an email and password.
https://www.sadlier.com/religion/resources/lifelong-learning-webinars

Assumption College for Sisters

Assumption College for Sisters welcomes lay persons to earn credits in theology and philosophy courses and to pursue the Certificate in Theological Studies. They are invited to audit any course and to attend workshops. Their presence is mutually beneficial to all members of the College community. By opening its doors to them, ACS deepens its commitment to the education of those who serve the Church through ministry.  https://acs350.org/
 

  A New Kind of Resource for Adult Faith Formation & RCIA

Symbolon is a bold vision for helping parishes with every aspect of Parish Faith Formation, RCIA, and Adult Faith Formation.
The goal of Symbolon is to re-evangelize the faithful to form life-long disciples from the heart of the Church.
Symbolon invites participants not to just know the faith but to surrender their daily lives to Jesus Christ. We do this by training parish leaders and equipping them with dynamic and faithful resources.

My Catholic Faith Delivered

Provides in-depth learning programs and video tutorials on the web for all levels of knowledge of the Catholic faith. The Catechist 101 online course designed to help catechists develop their teaching, spirituality and methods, also allows DREs to track progress. www.mycatholicfaithdelivered.com

Keep the Faith

50 downloadable talks by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on catechetical topics and the Catechism.
www.keepthefaith.org