Who can be a catechist?
Catechist / Catechetical Assistant
(Children and Youth)
19 years and above
Received ALL Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
Is a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, with a lifestyle that bears witness to teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Is ready to learn and transmit the teachings of the Catholic Church
Enjoy working with children and/or youth
Junior Catechist
(Children and Youth)
15 - 20 years old
Received ALL Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation)
Is a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, with a lifestyle that bears witness to teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Is ready to learn and transmit the teachings of the Catholic Church
Enjoy working with children and/or youth
Catechetical Trainee
(can be attached to FY - L6)
13 - 15 years
Received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist
Is a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, with a lifestyle that bears witness to teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Is ready to learn and transmit the teachings of the Catholic Church
Enjoy working with children
How does my journey look like?
Office For Catechesis (OFC) conducts courses, throughout the year, to help equip catechists with sufficient basic knowledge and methodology (pedagogy) on how to catechise, as well as, to use OFC's curriculum effectively.
Our recommendation is to complete the Foundational Course in Catechesis (FCC) and Basic Course in Catechesis (BCC).
The timeframe to complete the FCC / BCC is 3 years, from the start of the first course.