In-Person and Virtual Catechist Certification Classes
The Catechist Formation and Certification Program of the Diocese of Rockford seeks to prepare catechists to impart faithfully the teachings of the Catholic Church in parish religious education programs and Catholic Schools
Please keep a record of the classes or courses you participate in, and notify your parish catechetical leader (Director of Religious Education, Director of Youth Ministry, or Principal) of what classes or courses you have taken by completing the Catechist Learning Assessment. They will keep track of your classes or courses and grant certification upon completion of 6 hours for Prerequisites, 10 hours for Level I, 22 hours for Level II, and 18 hours for renewal.
The classes listed below are in-person or virtual. They will have an indication for if they are a pre-requisite, Level I, Level II, or elective class.
To view our online pre-requisite classes, please click here. To view our online elective classes, please click here.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Betty Mendoza at bmendoza@rockforddiocese.org.
Upcoming Classes
| Location | Classes Offered | Information and Registration |
| Decanato de Rockford/Iglesia de San Patricio – Rockford | CANCELADA POR CAUSAS DE FUERZA MAYOR.30 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2023. CERTIFICACIÓN NIVEL 2 — Todas las clases del nivel 2 en un solo lugar 9:00 am – 3:40 pm – María, los santos y la vida eterna; Los 10 mandamientos y las bienaventuranzas; Tradiciones y costumbres católicas; El Credo y la Trinidad; La Misa y la Teología de la Eucaristía. | Volante| Inscripción |
| Decanato de Aurora/Iglesia de San Pedro – Aurora | PRERREQUISITOS Sábado 7 de octubre. 9 am – 12 pm – El catequista y el alumno, El catequista y la cultura católica, Herramientas del catequista. Sala audiovisual.
| Volante| Inscripción |
| McHenry Deanery/Church of Holy Apostles | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, October 21, 2023 8:00 am – Catholic Understanding of Scripture 9:15am – Catholic Understanding of Church 10:30am – Catholic Understanding of Sacraments
| Flier| Registration |
| Aurora Deanery/ St. Peter Church – Aurora | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES – PART I Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6 pm – 9 pm. Media room. | Flyer |Registration |
| VIRTUAL | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:00 am – Catholic Prayer in the Classroom 10:15am – Catholic Understanding of Sacred Scripture | Flyer |Registration |
| Decanato de Aurora/Iglesia de San Pedro – Aurora | CERTIFICACIÓN NIVEL 1 Todas las clases del nivel 1 en un solo lugar Sábado 28 de octubre. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm – Entendimiento católico de las Sagradas Escrituras, Entendiendo la Iglesia, La oración católica en el salón de clase, La vida sacramental de la Iglesia, La vida moral católica. Centro Parroquial. | Volante |Inscripción |
| Aurora Deanery/ St. Peter Church – Aurora | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES – PART II Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 6 pm – 9 pm. Media room. | Flyer |Registration |
| Aurora Deanery/ St. Peter Church – Aurora | LEVEL II CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, January 27, 2024. 9 am – 3:30 pm. Parish Center. | Flyer |Registration |
| VIRTUAL | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES January 27, 2024 9:00 am – Sacramental Life of the Church 10:15am – Catholic Moral Life and Decision Making
| Flyer |Registration |
| McHenry Deanery/Church of Holy Apostles | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, February 10, 2024 9:15am – Catholic Moral Life and Decision Making 10:30am – Prayer in the Classroom
| Flier| Registration |
| VIRTUAL | LEVEL I CERTIFICATION CLASSES February 24, 2024 9:30 am – Understanding Church | Flyer |Registration |
| Decanato de Aurora/Iglesia de San Pedro – Aurora | CERTIFICACIÓN NIVEL 2 Todas las clases del nivel 2 en un solo lugar Sábado 24 de febrero de 2024. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm – María, los santos y la vida eterna; Los 10 mandamientos y las bienaventuranzas; Tradiciones y costumbres católicas; El Credo y la Trinidad; La Misa y la Teología de la Eucaristía. | Volante| Inscripción |
