Commitment to evangelization and catechesis

In answering the call, catechists and ministry leaders become a witness to the faith by sharing his/her faith commitment through word, worship, service experience and prayer.

In making a commitment, Catechist, Catholic school teachers and ministry leaders become responsible for:

• Continuing their spiritual development through taking time to nourish their own personal relationship with the Lord;
• Becoming aware of and faithfully attempting to witness and teach only authentic Church teachings;
• Continuing their own personal and educational development through attendance at courses and workshops;
• Attending all class sessions and any other in-services required by the parish and the Diocese of Austin, preparing lessons and organizing age-appropriate materials needed for class activities;
• Providing a positive classroom atmosphere;
• Evaluating regularly their own teaching techniques, being sensitive to cultural differences and special needs of students;
• Collaborating with and affirming parents as the primary educators of their children’s faith formation.

In order to complete any of the certification programs listed below, you must complete all the classes listed in addition to any prerequisite classes including the Basic Teachings of the Catholic Faith, the Catholic Adult Faith Formation classes and required retreats.

Bishop Vásquez' Letter Regarding Certification Requirements

• Ministry Formation Booklet
   

Downloadable Certification forms can be completed and emailed to
Catechetical Office.

• Catholic Adult Formation Form
• Catechist Level 1, 2, and 3 Application Form
• DRE Certification Application Form
• Teacher Certification Application Form
• Diocese of Austin Discipleship Certification Application
• Diócesis de Austin Aplicación Para Certificación de Discipulado
• Youth Ministry Certification Application Form
• Continued Formation Application Form