In January 2019, Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama entered our diocese into official partnership with the Franciscan University Catechetical Institute. The Catechetical Institute is an amazing tool for certification of catechists and ministry volunteers on a diocesan level or simply to provide them with excellent practical formation for ministry. It is not the only method of formation and certification endorsed by the diocese, but one tool among many to serve our parishes.
Currently the Diocese of Raleigh is promoting three tracks for catechist training: Basic Catechist, Youth Ministry, and RCIA. All lead to diocesan certification. Here is more information about the tracks and catechist certification: