Welcome to the Catechetical Institute of the School of Theological Studies (STS) at  Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary!  Thank you for choosing us to accompany you on your faith formation journey.

What is the Catechetical Institute?

The Catechetical Institute is an online program offering Catholic adult faith formation. Its core curriculum consists of eight courses that are foundational to catechesis. These are offered on a rotating basis. (Note: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia accepts these eight courses toward their Master Certification.)

• Old Testament
• New Testament
• Person of Jesus
• Foundations of the Church
• Sacraments of Initiation
• Sacraments of Healing and at the Service of Communion
• Christian Anthropology
• Catholic Moral Teaching

Additional topics relevant to faith formation are also offered.

When does the Catechetical Institute take place?

Courses are offered on a rotating basis four times a year in February, April, July, and November.  Courses begin on the first Monday of the designated month.

Who can participate in the Catechetical Institute?

The Catechetical Institute is for adults 18 years+ with a high school diploma or equivalent seeking to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic Faith.

How will I access the course materials and assignments?  Are courses asynchronous or synchronous?

The LMS Cyber Learning offers robust features that enhance participants’ learning experience.

When you are enrolled for a course, you will be assigned a username (first letter of first name followed by full last name, e.g. jsmith) and a temporary password. After logging in for the first time, you will be prompted to change your password.  Please keep your username and password for future courses.

Courses are asynchronous with assignments due throughout the week. Course materials and assignments are released one week at a time.  Each course has a facilitator who assigns learning activities, monitors discussion boards, and answers questions about course content and materials.  Each course runs for 4 weeks, with a new learning module opening online each Monday during that 4-week time frame.

How much does it cost?

Each course is $65.  A non-refundable payment in full is required at the time of registration.  We accept PayPal, credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), and Visa or Mastercard gift cards.  Receipts are available through the online payment process.

We look forward to accompanying you on your faith formation journey through the Catechetical Institute!