Certification
Office of Faith Formation
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Catechist Formation Courses
Office of Faith Formation
The call to the ministry of catechist is a vocation, an interior call, the voice of the Holy Spirit. (NDC, p. 228) and is discerned within the community. To be truly effective, catechist should be appropriately formed, prepared and certified for this important ministry which carries out the teaching mission of the Church.
Basic Catechist Certification
Basic Catechist Certification Process
Archdiocese of San Francisco Process
Archdiocese of San Francisco Alternative Method
Basic Catechist Forms:
Application
Course Content Check List | Spanish
Course Content Check List English
Supervision Forms:
Form 1
Form 2
Form 3
Master Catechist Certification Process
Flyer
Renewal Form
Goals and Objectives for BCF classes – English
Goals and Objectives for BCF Classes – Spanish
Power Point on Master Catechist April 2019
Master Catechist Certification
Master Catechist Certification Process
Flyer
Renewal Form
Goals and Objectives for BCF classes – English
Goals and Objectives for BCF Classes – Spanish
Power Point on Master Catechist April 2019
Certification and Renewal
Certification is good for 3 years and renewal requires 10 hours in the Course of Studies each year with a letter of renewal from the director/coordinator of the program.
This is granted through the Office of Faith Formation of the Archdiocese of San Francisco in accords to the Standards of the California Catholic Bishops Guidelines.
Courses of Studies
Courses are given through the Office of Faith Formation and various approved programs.
Basic & Master Catechist Course Work
The Office of Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of San Francisco credentials catechists with certification from the California Catholic Bishops Conference.
The Parish Catechetical Leader is responsible to mentor the candidate through the process, do ongoing observation & supervision. This can be done by the Parish Catechetical Leader or in conjunction with a master catechist.