Basic Catechist Certification
“The quality of any form of pastoral activity is placed at risk if it does not rely
on truly competent and trained personnel.” (GDC #234)
All parish catechists should be certified or in the process of certification. Click here for the requirements for basic catechist certification.
The Diocese of San Jose has two processes for Basic Catechist Certification: Faith Beyond 2000/ Fe Mas Alla 2000 and Into the Fields.
Click here for a schedule and registration for Faith Beyond 2000 Part 1 offered Sept 2011- July 2012
Click here for a schedule and registration for Fe Mas Alla 2000 Parte 1
Click here for a catechist record form for Faith Beyond 2000 in english
Click here for a catechist record form for Into the Fields
Click here for a basic catechist certification renewal form