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 Cynthia Sisson at csisson@rockforddiocese.org.
Location | Classes Offered | Information and Registration |
Rockford Deanery/ St. Bridget – Loves Park | LEVEL II CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00 am – Catholic Social Teaching 10:15 am – Elective – Storytelling
| Flier| Registration |
McHenry Deanery/ Resurrection Church – Woodstock | LEVEL II CERTIFICATION CLASSES Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:00 am – The Creed and The Trinity 10:15 am – The Mass and the Theology of Eucharist 11:30 am – The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes
| Flyer |Registration |
McHenry Deanery / Resurrection Church- Woodstock | Level II Certification Classes Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00am Catholic Social Teaching 10:15am Mary, The Saints and the Afterlife 11:30 Catholic Customs and Traditions | Flyer |Registration |
Decanato de Rockford/Iglesia de San Patricio – Rockford | CERTIFICACIÓN NIVEL 2 Todas las clases del nivel 2 en un solo lugar Sábado 27 de abril de 2024. 9:00 am – 3:00 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 |