Catechetical Institute

About

The Catechetical Institute at STS provides the required courses for the certification program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office for Catechetical Formation. This program is suited for parish catechists and Catholic elementary school teachers (who are required to seek the certification in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia). It is also provided for those who simply want to grow in their faith. Cost is $50 per course. Courses are offered four times per year online -- in Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer.

REGISTER TODAY!  Registration is NOW OPEN for July!  

The 8 Core Courses online are cycled as follows:

Registration is NOW OPEN for the July courses!  Registration will be closing on June 25, 2018.  

Registration for the Online Catechetical Institute Courses:  

Please follow the steps below to register now.   

To visit the Online Course Page where you will be taking the course, go here: Catechetical Institute Course Pages

Follow these Registration Steps When Registration is OPEN:

1. Click on "REGISTRATION for CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE" pic below

2. Choose your course(s) and "Add" them to your Shopping Bag.

3. Complete Registration Process and agree to the payment terms.

4. Click "Submit Order" to complete your Registration.

You will be emailed a few days prior to the start date of the course with Login Information and other relevant information pertaining to your course.

PLEASE NOTE: IF A THIRD PARTY IS PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ON YOUR BEHALF BY THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE CLASS. IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE PARISH FINANCE OFFICE OR SCHOOL FINANCE OFFICE THAT PAYMENT IS DUE.  

Courses are nonrefundable.