Catholic catechists in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston can pursue basic catechetical certification, free of charge, through a number of institutions or by attending the summer courses offered by the director of this office. Catechists currently attend the following schools, with which the Diocese has partnerships: Catholic International University (formerly Catholic Distance University), the University of Dayton (their VLCFF program), and Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute (Steubenville). Catechists should compare the offerings of the different schools and decide what works best for their schedules and needs. Sometimes, courses are offered in a number of different formats: online, hybrid, or in-person. If you’d like more information about any of these programs or about the summer courses offered directly by this office, please contact us, at 304-233-0880, ext. 376.
Catholic International University (formerly Catholic Distance University) is partnering with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to provide basic catechetical certification online. As a subsidy partner you can take the required seminars and courses at a discounted tuition rate.
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