Certification: Catholic School Teachers

Catechists who teach content areas other than religion or theology are models of the faith to their students. As Catholic school teachers, they are called to bring the teachings of Christ and our Church into their classrooms through prayer, their living witness, and the curriculum. To do this effectively, teachers must have a general knowledge and understanding of Catholic Church teaching so they can be strong witnesses of the faith in all aspects of their ministry.

ALL Catholic schoolteachers must complete a minimum of one faith formation workshop per year from Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute. The workshop offerings are provided under the Catholic Schools track on the Franciscanathome.com dashboard. The workshop(s) taken will count towards the professional development hours required of all teachers and should be submitted to the school principal at the conclusion of each school year. These workshops may be taken virtually by the individual teacher, in small groups, or at the summer in-person training hosted by the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization.