Catechist Formation
The Diocese of Nashville currently offers two tracks for catechist certification:
Basic Catechist Certification
Advanced Catechist Certification
Learn more about each track below:
The Diocese of Nashville currently offers two tracks for catechist certification:
Basic Catechist Certification
Advanced Catechist Certification
Learn more about each track below:
The Diocese of Nashville currently offers two tracks for catechist certification:
Basic Catechist Certification
Advanced Catechist Certification
Learn more about each track below:
Basic Catechist Certification
Basic Catechist Certification
Basic Catechist Certification
For Basic Catechist Certification, participants must complete "The Catechism in a Year" podcast from Ascension Press, read the Basic Catechist Certification document, and maintain an annual five-hour professional development requirement.
There is no cost and can be done at your own pace. Please click the button to enroll.
For Basic Catechist Certification, participants must complete "The Catechism in a Year" podcast from Ascension Press, read the Basic Catechist Certification document, and maintain an annual five-hour professional development requirement.
There is no cost and can be done at your own pace. Please click the button to enroll.
For Basic Catechist Certification, participants must complete "The Catechism in a Year" podcast from Ascension Press, read the Basic Catechist Certification document, and maintain an annual five-hour professional development requirement.
There is no cost and can be done at your own pace. Please click the button to enroll.
Please click here for instructions on how to complete your podcast and reading requirement.
Please click below to submit your completion information.
Submit Podcast Completion
Submit Podcast Completion
Please click here to request approval for a professional development opportunity.
Please click below to submit completed hours.
Submit PD Hours
Advanced Catechist Certification
Advanced Catechist Certification
Advanced Catechist Certification
The Diocese of Nashville is currently offering five courses as part of the Advanced Catechist Certification track.
For certification, participants must complete all five courses and maintain an annual ten-hour professional development requirement.
Courses will be offered annually and may be completed in a single-year cycle or over a multi-year period.
Cost is $25 per course. Please see the 2026 course schedule below.
The Diocese of Nashville is currently offering five courses as part of the Advanced Catechist Certification track.
For certification, participants must complete all five courses and maintain an annual ten-hour professional development requirement.
Courses will be offered annually and may be completed in a single-year cycle or over a multi-year period.
Cost is $25 per course. Please see the 2026 course schedule below.
The Diocese of Nashville is currently offering five courses as part of the Advanced Catechist Certification track.
For certification, participants must complete all five courses and maintain an annual ten-hour professional development requirement.
Courses will be offered annually and may be completed in a single-year cycle or over a multi-year period.
Cost is $25 per course. Please see the 2026 course schedule below.
May 30, 2026
Fundamental Theology
May 30, 2026
Fundamental Theology
June 13, 2026
Christology
June 13, 2026
Christology
June 27, 2026
Mariology
June 27, 2026
Mariology
July 11, 2026
Mass & Scripture
July 11, 2026
Mass & Scripture
July 25, 2026
Sacraments
July 25, 2026
Sacraments
July 25, 2026
Sacraments
Please click here to request approval for a professional development opportunity.
Please click below to submit completed hours.
Submit PD Hours
Online Catechist Formation Resources
Online Catechist Formation Resources
Online Catechist Formation Resources
Online Catechist Formation Resources
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Formación de Catequistas
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Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All!
Catechesis
Marriage & Family Life
Ministerio Hispano
Formación de Catequistas
Preparación Sacramental
Formación para Adultos
Otros Recursos
Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All!
Catechesis
Marriage & Family Life
Ministerio Hispano
Formación de Catequistas
Preparación Sacramental
Formación para Adultos
Otros Recursos
Living and Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, Welcoming All!
Catechesis
Marriage & Family Life
Ministerio Hispano
Formación de Catequistas
Preparación Sacramental
Formación para Adultos
Otros Recursos