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Certification ClassesFor Catechists, Formation Leaders, Ministry Leaders and Catholic School Teachers
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Upcoming Events
Kerygma y Catequesis en el Camino del Discipulado | Sábado , 4 de octubre, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Diocese of Austin Pastoral Center
Únase a nosotros mientras discutimos los cinco puntos del kerygma y cómo son una parte esencial de nuestro viaje de discipulado. Nuestra presentadora será la Dra. Dora Tobar, Directora Diocesana de Ministerio Hispano. El costo es de $20 por persona. El día incluirá almuerzo y una oportunidad para la Misa. *Crédito de equivalencia disponible para los cursos del programa de certificación Franciscan at Home. Click here to register.La Dra. Dora Tobar es la Directora Diocesana de Ministerio Hispano..
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Franciscan at HomeWelcome to an opportunity that could change your life. When we grow in our knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith, we are not simply pursuing an academic endeavor. We are experiencing the life-giving power that comes with knowing Jesus Christ and His bride, the Church.
Certification: We offer people, both volunteers (Catechists, Small groups leaders, Ministry leaders, etc.) and professionals (DREs, Youth Ministers, Catholic School Teachers, etc.) to receive a certification in the ministry they serve. These certifications are available on Franciscan at Home, the most robust online learning platform available. You can register online using the link below.
Tracks: We have created customized tracks made up of workshops (courses of study) for you to pick which help to focus on specific areas of ministry. You select the Track you want to participate in and complete the workshops included in the track. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be certified in that track and receive a certificate.
Workshops: You can complete the workshops (courses of study) on your own time from the comfort of your home or in your parish or school. We firmly believe that these workshops work best when done together. For this reason, the staff at parishes should be offering facilitated workshops throughout the year. We also want to encourage you to gather others around you and offer a workshop if your parish school is not offering one at this time. Don’t let the schedule stop you from getting started. Workshop lengths vary considerably between 2-5 hours.
Equivalencies: Many people have taken previous classes, and they will all count towards our new Tracks/Certifications. Once you’ve registered and have started your desired track, please contact us so we can apply your previous classes to this new track.
Help: We are here to help you every step of the way. With immediate questions, please be sure to visit our website, which will have explanation pages that can answer basic questions. Please call or email the Evangelization and Catechesis team for help.
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Catechetical Certification Classes
- Certification Tracks for Catechists
- Certifications for Catholic School Teachers
- Certification Tracks for Formation Leaders
- Certifications for Youth Ministry
- Certification Tracks for Ministry Leaders
- Clases en Español
- Restorative Justice
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"The call to the ministry of a catechist is a vocation, the voice of the Holy Spirit” - (NDC54.B8)
To assist catechists in developing the knowledge of the faith, the capacity to share the faith, and the understanding of their ministerial call, the Office of Catechesis has established this Certification Process in conjunction with Franciscan at Home. Catechists are encouraged to complete formation within their first 3 years of service and to continue their formation throughout their years of service in this ministry. All learning tracks begin with Missionary Discipleship for Ministry. The courses teach the foundations, doctrine, and methods of the Catholic faith. The Advanced Ministry courses of study delve deeper into your specific ministry. Follow these steps to get started.
- Create your free Franciscan at Home Account
- Select the track for the area of catechesis you teach | Children's Ministry Track, Adult Ministry Track, Youth Ministry Track
- Get started!
You'll receive a certificate of completion for each Course of Study completed.
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“The Catholic School plays a specific role in the work of catechesis, assisting and promoting faith education. All Catholic School teachers share in the catechetical ministry.” (NDC549c)
All Catholic School Teachers and support staff should create a free account through Franciscan at Home.
- If you are a Catholic School Teacher or Support Staff in Catholic Schools, you should complete the Missionary Discipleship for Catholic Schools (Level 1) course of study, listed under the Catholic Schools Track through Franciscan at Home.
- All Religion Teachers must complete both the Missionary Discipleship for Catholic Schools (Level 1) and the Advanced Ministry for Catholic Schools (Level 2) Courses of Study.
Note: If you previously completed any requirements for the Catholic School Teacher Level I or Level 2, you can receive an equivalency for courses completed. Equivalency credit is also given for college-level coursework in Catholic Theology/Religious Studies. Please submit your transcript or certificates to the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for review. Please email copies to [email protected]. Please allow 90 days for processing.
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“The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained parish catechetical leader.” (NDC 54.B5)
Formation Leaders are encouraged to complete formation within their first 3 years of service and to continue their formation throughout their years of service in this ministry. All learning tracks begin with Missionary Discipleship for Ministry. The courses teach the foundations, doctrine, and methods of the Catholic faith. The Advanced Ministry courses of study delve deeper into your specific ministry.
Follow these steps to get started.- Create your free Franciscan at Home Account.
- Select the Formation Leader Track and begin the course of study for Missionary Discipleship for Ministry.
- Continue your formation with the course of study for Advanced Ministry for Children, Formation Leader Part 1 and Formation Leader Part 2
- Get started!
You'll receive a certificate of completion for each course of study completed. If you previously completed formation courses, please forward an email to [email protected] with copies of your certificates so you can receive an equivalency credit on Franciscan at Home.
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This certification pairs the Youth Ministry Essentials courses with theological and practical courses to ensure comprehensive training in the practice of youth ministry.
Youth Ministers are encouraged to complete formation within their first 3 years of service and to continue their formation throughout their years of service in this ministry. All learning tracks begin with Missionary Discipleship for Ministry. The courses teach the foundations, doctrine, and methods of the Catholic faith. The Advanced Ministry and Youth Ministry Essentials courses of study delve deeper into ministry, giving you the necessary tools to be successful.
Follow these steps to get started.- Create your free Franciscan at Home Account.
- Select the Youth Ministry Track and begin the course of study for Missionary Discipleship for Ministry.
- Continue your formation with the course of study for Advanced Ministry for Youth and Youth Ministry Essentials.
- Get started!
Please contact the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry at 512-949-2464 for additional information.
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Catholic Adult Formation is a program designed to foster personal faith growth and/or leadership development of lay Catholics by enhancing their understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church. All fully initiated adult Catholics who want to learn about and understand the Catholic Church’s teachings are invited to attend.
All learning tracks begin with Missionary Discipleship for Ministry. The courses teach the foundations, doctrine, and methods of the Catholic faith. The Advanced Ministry courses of study delve deeper into your specific ministry. Follow these steps to get started.
- Create your free Franciscan at Home Account.
- Select the track for the area of catechesis you teach | Children's Ministry Track, Adult Ministry Track, Youth Ministry Track
- Get started!
You'll receive a certificate of completion for each Course of Study completed.
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El llamado al ministerio del catequista es una vocación, la voz del Espíritu Santo – (NDC54.B8) Para ayudar a los catequistas a desarrollar el conocimiento de la fe, la capacidad de compartir la fe y la comprensión de su llamado ministerial, la Oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis ha establecido este Proceso de Certificación en conjunto con Franciscan at Home. Se anima a los catequistas a completar la formación dentro de sus primeros 3 años de servicio y a continuar su formación a lo largo de sus años de servicio en este ministerio. Todos los cursos de aprendizaje comienzan con Discipulado Misionero para el Ministerio. Los cursos enseñan los fundamentos, la doctrina y los métodos de la fe católica. Los cursos de estudio de Ministerio Avanzado profundizan en su ministerio específico. Siga estos pasos para comenzar.
Cree su cuenta gratuita de Franciscan at Home
Seleccione el curso para el área de catequesis que enseña | Curso de Ministerio Infantil, Curso de Ministerio de Adultos, Curso de Ministerio Juvenil
¡Comience!
Recibirá un certificado de finalización por cada curso de estudio completado.Para mayor información, favor de llamar a Carolyn Martinez, (512) 949-2461.
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Volunteers who conduct Catholic service programs in correctional facilities must convey instruction consistent with Church teaching and conform to the diocesan Code of Particular Law. By virtue of their role in representing the Catholic Church to inmates, many if not most inmates view the information conveyed by volunteers as authentic Church teaching.
To better assure that Church teachings are being accurately conveyed, the Department of Catechesis offers courses of study through the Franciscan at Home learning platform. This formation is for new and existing volunteers. Workshops within a particular track can be taken in any order, but it is recommended that the course of study on Missionary Discipleship for Ministry be completed first. You'll receive a certificate of completion for each Course of Study completed. To get started,- Create your free Franciscan at Home Account
- Select the Adult Ministry Track | Workshops found within this track are appropriate for those seeking to work with the Restorative Justice Ministry
- Get started!
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Contact UsQuestions about catechetical classes?
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Tressi Breechertressi-breecheraustindiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant -
Theresa Prudhommetprudhommeaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director
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