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In my role as Bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo, I am entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring appropriate and foundational catechetical experiences for all of God’s people in southern and western Colorado. The task is so great that I must rely on you and your volunteers to accomplish the command of Jesus: “Go forth and teach all nations!”
Sharing faith with others is an awesome responsibility, and it requires development of special skills and knowledge.
The National Directory for Catechesis states that “The call to the ministry of catechist is a vocation, an interior call, the voice of the Holy Spirit”. I pray for you to go forth and teach...
+Arthur N. Tafoya
Bishop of Pueblo
There are three levels of certification as outlined in the revised Directory for the certification of catechists in the Diocese of Pueblo: Make Known the Glory of God. It has been published in both Spanish and English in one volume. The on-line version is now available in both English and Spanish. Please click on the format you prefer.
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Certification of Catechists
The single most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained catechetical leader --NDC 54:5
Our first objective
that all catechists in both school and parish receive basic certification through the Echoes of Faith Program.
For information on Echoes of Faith Plus click here.
Our second objective
that D/CRE’s and catechists receive adequate spiritual, theological and professional nourishment for their crucial ministry in the Church.
