Forming the Catechetical Spirit
2025-2026 Program
September - May
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of the Month (mostly*)
September - May
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of the Month (mostly*)
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
6301 344th Ave, P.O. Box 767, New Munster, WI 53152
6301 344th Ave, P.O. Box 767, New Munster, WI 53152
Registration Deadline September 1, 2025
Program Schedule
September 13, 2025
Called to be a Catechist Workshop
October 11, 2025
The Church and Our Creeds
November 8, 2025
Introduction to Scripture
December 6, 2025*
Old Testament and New Testament
January 10, 2026
Catholic Liturgy
February 14, 2026
The Sacraments
March 14, 2026
Christian Morality & Social Justice
April 11, 2026
Spirituality and Prayer
May 9, 2026
Morning of Reflection
Called to be a Catechist Workshop
October 11, 2025
The Church and Our Creeds
November 8, 2025
Introduction to Scripture
December 6, 2025*
Old Testament and New Testament
January 10, 2026
Catholic Liturgy
February 14, 2026
The Sacraments
March 14, 2026
Christian Morality & Social Justice
April 11, 2026
Spirituality and Prayer
May 9, 2026
Morning of Reflection
Completion of program fulfills Archdiocese of Milwaukee BASIC Certification in Religious Education requirements
Book Requirements
Forming the Catechetical Spirit Participant Workbook is FREE for participants
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A limited number of books are available to borrow during class. Please indicate below.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE Religious Education Certification
Educators employed or volunteering in parish religious education programs must obtain BASIC religious education certification within four (4) years of accepting the teaching, catechizing, or administrative position. Educators who are required to have ADVANCED religious education certification must obtain the INTERMEDIATE level within four (4) years of BASIC certification and must obtain the ADVANCED level within four (4) years of the INTERMEDIATE certification.
Certification may be attained by completing a comprehensive program (e.g., Forming the Catechetical Spirit) or religious education clock hours through participation in approved programs, including:
Certification can be maintained or renewed at the same level if 15 additional clock hours have been completed in a three (3) year period.
Excerpt from Archdiocese of Milwaukee Parish and School Policy Manual 8/4/2023
Educators employed or volunteering in parish religious education programs must obtain BASIC religious education certification within four (4) years of accepting the teaching, catechizing, or administrative position. Educators who are required to have ADVANCED religious education certification must obtain the INTERMEDIATE level within four (4) years of BASIC certification and must obtain the ADVANCED level within four (4) years of the INTERMEDIATE certification.
Certification may be attained by completing a comprehensive program (e.g., Forming the Catechetical Spirit) or religious education clock hours through participation in approved programs, including:
- Institutes, workshops, or presentations sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- Workshops, presentations, or non-credit courses sponsored by a parish, district, retreat center, or college and pre-approved by the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
- Academic credit courses, with clock hour equivalency determined by the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
- Independent study, approved by one's school administrator/mentor and by the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis
Certification can be maintained or renewed at the same level if 15 additional clock hours have been completed in a three (3) year period.
Excerpt from Archdiocese of Milwaukee Parish and School Policy Manual 8/4/2023