Catechist Certification Courses (2026)-Catholic Education Center
There is no better way to retain your catechists, than to train your catechists!
All catechist training programs are open to catechists who are ready to deepen their involvement in the catechetical ministry of the Church.
This winter 2026, the following courses will be offered at the following locations:
Delores Nelson will be teaching CAT Courses at Precious Blood Parish in Culpeper.
Patty Laing will be teaching CAT Courses at Holy Spirit Parish in Annandale.
Katherine Howe Evans will be teaching BC Courses at St. Patrick Parish in Fredericksburg.
To access the flyers for classes:
Flyer-Delores Nelson at Precious Blood Parish
Flyer–Patty Laing at Holy Spirit
Flyer-Katherine Howe Evans at St. Patrick Parish
All adults are welcome – Catechists, Aides, Parents, Parishioners – future volunteers!
Please consider inviting some catechists to become certified (either online, or through these courses). Let them know that the Diocese is providing this training for them, and you would like them to become certified. Invite them to help build your program! This is a great way to prepare future leaders and teachers in your parish.
Online courses: www.catholiceducationcenter.com
Arlington Enrollment Key: Arlington
Catechist Certification Training Opportunities- Catholic International University (CIU)
Catholic International University partners with the Diocese of Arlington Office of Faith Formation to provide high quality Independent Study courses in adult faith formation. The online option gives each person in the diocese the opportunity to study the Catholic Faith alone or with a group in a convenient, flexible, and adult-friendly format.
Catholic International’s Basic and Advanced certificates in Catechetics fulfill the diocesan requirements for catechist certification and its certificates in specialized certification may be obtained in the areas of Apologetics, Church History, Morality, Spirituality, and Old
and New Testament Biblical catechesis. To receive subsidized pricing, be sure to apply the Diocese of Arlington access code when creating your user profile: CDU15ARLINGTON
Every course—whether Continuing Education, Undergraduate or Graduate—is taught “from the Heart of the Church,” ensuring a Christ-centered approach to education. With over 40 years of experience in distance learning, including 25 years in online education, Catholic International University brings decades of expertise in delivering rigorous academic programs. Guided by the motto Gaudium de Veritate—Joy from the Truth! —the university prepares students to lead with virtue, clarity, and purpose. Website for the Catholic International University may be viewed here https://catholiciu.edu/
