Formation for Leaders and Catechists/Teachers

Archdiocese of New Orleans Catechist Formation

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Catechist Formation Program provides Catholic school teachers and administrators, Parish School of Religion catechists, catechetical leaders, and anyone interested the opportunity not only to be instructed in the core tenets of the Catholic faith, but most importantly to be formed as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Please click on one of the prompts below to learn more about catechist formation opportunities:
 

• I am a new or beginning school teacher and want to learn more about taking formation workshops. 

• I am a new or beginning catechist (or interested in becoming a catechist) at my parish.

• I took courses in the past but did not earn my certification (now known as Initial Formation). What should I do now?

• I am already certified as catechist (or I have a bachelor's or master's degree in Theology/Religious Education). Do I need to do anything more?

• I completed my Initial Formation (formerly known as Basic Certification), and I want to learn more about Ongoing Formation.

• I am a Catholic School administrator and I am wondering what is expected of me in terms of faith formation.

• I have heard people talking about Franciscan at Home. What is that?

• Catechist Formation Policy for Parishes

• Catechist Formation Policy for Schools