Catechetical Certification

New Platform for Catechetical 
Certification to be Launched 2021

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 Spring 2021 for School Teachers and Summer 2021 for parish catechists.

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.