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.  We are excite to make it available in the Diocese of Pittsburgh! Stay tuned for more details.