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Catechist Formation is a process through which a catechist completes minimal requirements 
and earns the title of Certified Catechist. The requirements are determined by the 
Diocesan Office of Ministry Formation Services. 

The local leadership and management of Catechist Formation belongs to the parish Director 
of Religious Education and the principal of the Catholic School. The leader initiates 
this process by:

1. Educating the catechists in regard to the importance of ongoing formation and the 
   necessity of working toward certification.
2. Offering opportunities for formation either at parish or diocesan events
3. Providing guidance to the catechists regarding their selection of formation 
   events so that their choices fit their personal needs and their catechetical ministry. 
4. Keeping accurate records of the catechists' formation on the Catechist 
   Certification cards.
5. Forwarding the proper applications to Ministry Formation Services

Upcoming Events for Catechist Formation

Annual Catechetical Orientation Session for Catechesis
Free session sponsored by the Catechetical Formation Program.

August 29, 2009
Saturday, 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Aquinas College, 4210 Harding Rd., Nashville, TN 37205

8:00 a.m. Optional Mass

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Annual Catechetical Orientation Session Registration

2009 Fall Catechetical Formation Sessions for Catechesis
Free sessions sponsored by the Catechetical Formation Program.

Ann and Monroe Carell Conferences

Through the generosity of Ann and Monroe Carell, the Diocese of Nashville is able to offer two annual conferences at no charge for the formation of Catechists. The aim of the Carell's generous grant to the diocese is that children will enjoy their religious education. Believing that those who catechize our children must continually grow in their own knowledge and enthusiasm for our Faith, Ministry Formation Services uses the grant to provide two conference for the continuing academic and spiritual formation of Catechists.