Welcome to our catechist formation support page for pastors, clergy, principals and parish leaders in children’s catechesis, youth evangelization and RCIA/Adult Faith Formation.
Prospective Trainers
Interested instructors in catechist formation must go through a one-day catechist trainer seminar before instructing catechists. For more information, please email the Director of Parish Leadership Credentialing and Certification at ewestby@diocesephoenix.org.
Changes to Credentialing
For information on the changes to the credentialing process for Coordinators and Directors, including the current application for recredentialing, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prepare to be enthralled: FAQ’s for pastor’s and parish leaders on the Catechist Formation Process are available here (updated March 1, 2011).
Implementation Materials including:
-Parish/School Application to Host Catechist Formation
- Master Catechist/Catechist Trainer Certification Info Summary Sheet
– Master Catechist Info Booklet 05-2011
- Master Catechist/Catechist Trainer application 07-2011
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Certification
- Catechist Trainer Support Materials (password protected)
