New Platform for Catechetical
Certification to be Launched 2020
For several decades, the Diocese of Pittsburgh provided thousands of courses to parish catechists and catholic school teachers for catechetical certification. As successful as this program has been, certain needs were not being met, especially in providing instruction to those with tight schedules or who live in areas where classes are less abundant. To better service our dedicated volunteers and school teachers, the Diocese of Pittsburgh will launch a new platform through the Catechetical Institute of Franciscan University of Steubenville. This format will replace the former program, serving as the new vehicle by which Diocesan-recognized catechetical certification is attained. Reviews of Franciscan’s Catechetical Institute by thousands of participants across the country have been consistently enthusiastic and overwhelmingly positive. Excitement is mounting, as well, for its availability here in our diocese. However, because the process of transferring data from one system to the other, training mentors, and streamlining technology is involved, a period of preparation is underway, with the target date for launching as August, 2020.
Data Confirmation
The Office for Catholic Identity is in the final stage of technology production and data transfer for our new system. Catholic School Administratrators or their assistants are to review teacher records sent via email in January to ensure correct listing. Please click on the button to the right to fill confirm your teachers.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is an alternative model for elementary catechesis approved for use in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It is the result of a long period of careful observation of children by Scripture scholar Sofia Cavalletti and her Montessori collaborator, Gianna Gobbi.
For more information about this catechesis, click here. To register for a scholarship for a CGS course, scroll down to the next section: "Religious Education for Our Catholic Family Fund".
Course Offerings:
Level II Course at St. Ambrose Academy, Glenshaw, PA
Level I at Holy Spirit, New Castle, PA
Level I at St. Bonaventure, Glenshaw, PA
Learn more about scholarships to assist those who minister to youth (Pre K-21).
Click here to apply for Master's, professional development and formator scholarships.
Click here for a CGS course scholarship form.
Click here for CGS Roster of Participants
(To be turned in by Catechetical Administrator to diocese to receive scholarship funds for attendees).