The Catechetical Office in concert with the Schools Office has revised the Guidelines for Catechesis for grades one through six. They are now available here on our website in English and Spanish.

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launched a new website Tuesday, which is designed to help inform the public about their work, and includes resources for Church leaders on safeguarding children and caring for survivors.

The Archdiocesan Liturgy Office has newly-published guidelines for the celebration of marriage. The Guidelines are available for download.

FORMED can be compared to Netflix for Catholics, but it is much more. Every parish in the Archdiocese has a free subscription. Check out this brochure for more information.

A follow up to YOUCAT, the popular Youth Catechism, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. DOCAT shows young people how to work toward building a "civilization of love".

Pokevangelization builds on the Pokémon Go phenomenon which is sweeping across our churches, parishes and schools which helps to evangelize those who are coming so that this can be a moment of opportunity and possibility. A download from the Diocese of Green Bay.

For Directors and Coordinators who have completed the Basic Leadership Training Course and Catechetical Leadership Program

Annually in the Fall


This is the necessary first step in the one-to-two-year supervision process, an essential requirement for certification. The day will consist in an orientation to the purpose and content of the supervision process. Participants will complete the self-assessment upon which the entire supervision process is built.

For Certified Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education

Annually in November

The Wisdom Gathering is an overnight spiritual and communal experience. It is the primary annual event for all Certified Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education.

For Certified Directors and Coordinators

Annually in January

The purpose of this luncheon is to foster community among the certified Directors/Coordinators of Religious Education and to consult these leaders who form the Catechetical Wisdom Community on overarching directions and challenges for Catechesis in the Archdiocese.

For Certified Directors and Coordinators

Annually in March


On several occasions throughout the year, the “Wisdom Community” of Certified Directors and Coordinators are consulted by Sr. Joan and the Catechetical Office staff on matters which affect the effectiveness and vitality of Parish Religious Education in the Archdiocese.

For Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who have fulfilled the requirements for certification

Annually in the Spring



At this ceremony, certification will be awarded to those Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education who have fulfilled the requirements for certification. Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, as Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office, will grant the certification in the presence of a Bishop representing Cardinal Dolan. A dinner will follow the ceremony.

For Directors and Coordinators to be Certified

Annually in the Spring



At this ceremony, re-certification will be awarded to those Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education whose certification has expired and who have fulfilled the requirements for renewal. Sr. Joan Curtin, CND, Director of the Archdiocesan Catechetical Office, will grant the re-certification. A dinner will follow the ceremony.

Celebration of Gratitude to Culminate the Year of Ministry for All Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education

Annually in June

This Mass and Luncheon is a celebration of gratitude for all that the directors and coordinators of Religious Education have contributed over the past year to the Catechetical Ministry in the Archdiocese. It is also a time to honor those who now must leave the ministry after years of magnificent service for the flourishing of faith in our parishes.

The US Catholic Catechism for Adults is available online both in English and in Spanish. It is an excellent resource for preparation of catechumens in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for ongoing catechesis of adults.

Marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace launched a new website dedicated to the document and efforts around the world to put its teaching into practice.

In Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, the Catholic bishops of the United States urge all people to practice civility, charity and justice in public life (no. 60).

Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhoratation on the family has been released to the public, entitled ‘Amoris Laetitia’, or The Joy of Love,

Click To Pray is the app of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer). It offers you three brief moments of prayer each day. You are invited to join the Pope's call to connect your heart with others seeking to serve the mission of Jesus.

The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges the humanity faces. New video each month.

The Vatican's Commission for Religious Relations for the Jews has issued a reflection on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate"