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Catechist Certification Program

Level I:  Basic Certification
Total Hours Required:  30 clock hours
15 hours Methodology (Skills)
15 hours Doctrine (Information)
Plus: Personal Faith Journey (Formation) in the form of an Evening Reflection or Retreat.

Level II:  Advanced Certification         
Total Hours Required:  45 clock hours; plus Level I
15 hours Methodology (Skills)
30 hours Doctrine (Information)
Plus: Personal Faith Journey (Formation) in the form of an Evening Reflection or Retreat.

Level III:  On-Going Certification
Total Hours Required:  15 clock hours; plus Levels I & II
15 hours in Methodology (Skills) or Doctrine (Information)
Plus: Personal Faith Journey (Formation) in the form of an Evening Reflection or Retreat.

*To maintain the status of a fully certified catechist in the Diocese of Las Vegas, catechists must complete a combination of 15 hours in the areas of Methodology or Doctrine according to the Catechists' individual needs, at least every three years.  Additionally, the catechist must also take part in a reflection/ retreat experience every three years.