Parish Catechetical Leaders

Important Resources
- PCL Handbook
  Deanery List
- Confirmation Preparation Information
Becoming A Parish Catechetical Leader (PCL)
- Completion of Diocesan PCL Certification Includes THREE Components
  FOUNDATIONS, THEOLOGY, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
  
  These three components were developed to provide PCLs training in pastoral skills, formation, and education necessary to be a catechetical leader. The sessions are facilitated by clergy, and diocesan and seasoned professional parish leaders who share their experience and knowledge of the realities of forming children, youth and adults in their faith.
- I. Pastoral Skills
  
  FOUNDATIONS I
  Theology, and Spiritual Development
  These components provide PCLs training in pastoral skills, formation, and education necessary to be a catechetical leader. The sessions are facilitated by clergy, diocesan staff, and seasoned professional parish leaders who will share their experience and knowledge of the realities of forming children, youth, and adults in their faith.
  
  Upcoming FOUNDATIONS for New PCLs: Part I of PCL Certification (Topics to be Announced)
  
  Tuesday, August 16^th - 10 a.m. to 11:30
  
  Tuesday, August 23rd - 10 a.m. to 11:30
  
  Tuesday, September 20^th - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  
  Tuesday, October 4^th - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  
  Tuesday, October 11th - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- II. Theology Courses
  
  FOUNDATIONS II
  Completed through one of the following:
  
  Master’s Program in Religious Education/Pastoral Ministry/Theology
  
  OR
  
  Undergraduate college certification courses in Religious Education
  
  OR
  
  Virtual Courses from The Franciscan University:
  
  Register Online: HERE
  
  Click Here for Course List
- discipleship formation

Parish Catechetical Leaders

Completion of Diocesan PCL Certification Includes THREE Components FOUNDATIONS, THEOLOGY, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Completion of Diocesan PCL Certification Includes THREE Components
FOUNDATIONS, THEOLOGY, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT