Becoming A Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL)

Forming Those Who Form Others

The National Directory for Catechesis states, “The most critical factor in an effective parish catechetical program is the leadership of a professionally trained catechetical leader” (NDC 54). 
 
The document further explains that preparation for service needs to include: “advanced studies in theology, scripture, liturgy, catechesis and catechetical methodology, educational psychology and theory, and administration” (54).

In the Diocese of Metuchen, the PCL must be in initial or continuing academic and spiritual formation to be in leadership.