Every course offers a systematic presentation of content-rich materials,
drawing the participant to a deeper knowledge and greater understanding
of the faith and how to teach it.
Catechist Courses
Full lessons to cover the Old Testament, New Testament, and Catechism are available, plus student workbooks for Sacrament Preparation, Standards of Learning, Activity Pages, and Classroom ideas. We are always adding more!
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Prepare to teach future Saints!
We focus on teachers, so they can reach all their students.
It's an exponential ministry!
Amy M.
When I was asked to oversee the OCIA program in my parish, I took the Catholic Education Center course on the OCIA. They combination of theological and practical concepts have been invaluable!
Louise K.
The Catholic Education Center provides such a worthwhile and informative program. The more we know about Christ and His Church, the more we will grow to know Him and His Church. From this knowledge flows love and service.
Katherine E.
The Catholic Education Center classes are well-written, with many practical examples to equip students to effectively and accurately "echo down" the faith. The quality of my teaching and my depth of knowledge were greatly enhanced, and my confidence soared.
a DRE in Virginia
I see the fruits of these classes whenever I observe a catechist who has completed a Catholic Education Center course: they are knowledgeable about the faith, equipped to handle questions and challenges, and they're more confident in the classroom. They are my best and most popular catechists!
Delores (Instructor).
In almost every class session, one or more of the catechists will tell me how they have begun to incorporate what they are learning in class into their religious education classes. They also tell me that the information
received in class, much of which is new to them, is extremely helpful.
A DRE in Virginia
I have been recommending the Catholic Education Center to school teachers, catechists, and people who have told me that they would teach, but didn’t know how to answer hard questions or control an unruly class. Everyone that I know who took these classes has spoken very highly about the quality of the classes, and that they were helpful when teaching in schools or parish programs.
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Click on the Login Instructions above. Individuals can register and self-pay. If your parish/diocese has partnered with the Catholic Education Center, you will be given an enrollment key for free and immediate access. Just create your account, update your profile, choose your course, and begin!
Each 10-class course takes 10 hours to present to a group of participants. Individual study may vary in the amount of time needed to complete a course.
We are here to help! You will need internet access and a device to access the internet. Our courses are online, and you will need to login. Our courses are presented clearly and simply. Click on the file to read, click on the quiz (and select your answer with a button). You can print our materials to work off-line.
For those not interested in online learning, our courses are also offered live. Check out our upcoming events and join us on site!
An individual course is $99/ten class course. A parish license (including school) is $750/ten class course. A diocesan license is $2500/ten class course. We can bundle courses for savings, as well! We have never turned anyone away because of financial need. Please contact us.
If you successfully complete a 10-class course with at least 80% you will receive a certificate of completion including: your name, the course name, the number of classes/hours, your grade, and the date you completed the course. You may present this certificate to your employer/parish to demonstrate ministry formation. Some states allow these certificates to be used for teaching license renewal!
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We measure success through our students’ achievements. Here are some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) that show the positive impact we’ve made:
94.6%
Course Completion Rate
39
Countries Represented
44
States Represented (USA)
+ 2 territories!
7800+
Catechists Trained
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Proven Results of the
Catholic Education Center!
Our 10 most popular courses
are now available in Spanish!
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Expert Teachers: Faithful to the Magisterium, our instructors have advanced degrees and ministry experience!
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Diocesan and Parish Licenses
Offer your catechists the training they need.
Getting started with the Catholic Education Center! Here’s how it works:

1
Book a Free Consultation
Reach out to schedule a no-obligation consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and learning needs to understand the best approach for your parish or diocese.
2
Receive a Customized Learning Plan
Based on the consultation, our team will develop a learning plan for your teachers and catechists.
3
License courses for your needs
An annual license for the courses and participants you choose will be customized, and an enrollment key provided to you to share.
4
Start Courses and See Results
We will issue monthly reports with course-completions.