Welcome Catechists!

The Center for Faith Formation is our new hub for ongoing formation and certification.

This site will be updated with new courses on a regular basis, featuring recordings of live classes and formation opportunities for all levels of catechist certification, including automatic certificates of completion and free handouts for each course.

I hope you enjoy this new resource!

-Luke Arredondo, PhD

Director of Faith Formation

Courses Available for FREE

The courses below are all available for catechists in the Diocese of Tyler by simply clicking "Sign up" at the top of the page or by clicking below for more information!

Vatican II on Liturgy

This course gives you a quick overview (two half hour lectures) of the document Sacrosanctum Concilium and explores the teaching of the Second Vatican Council on liturgy.

El Camino de Cristo

El Camino de Cristo es un programa para la iniciación de adultos en la fe católica. Es el recurso requerido en la Diócesis de Tyler y también es parte de la formación de catequistas en nuestra diócesis.

A Basic Guide to Vatican II

This short (two lecture) course will give you a brief overview of the nature and purpose of the Second Vatican Council, and some of the consequences in the aftermath.

Faith, Hope, and Love: An Introduction to the Theological Virtues

Faith, Hope, and Love: An Introduction to the Theological Virtues

Follow Dr. Luke Arredondo as he guides you through the encyclicals of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church on the theological virtues.

The Way of the Holy Family

Formation for those preparing to baptize a child or for those who will be a sponsor/godparent. Offered for free!

Post-Baptism Formation

The baptism of a child is an incredible moment, but we encourage you to keep the formation going. Our post-baptism model will send you one video per week for seven weeks once you sign up, and it's free!

The Way of Christ

Our fundamental program for Catechist Formation and also for use in the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). A classic!

The Catechism and the Eucharist

A teaching series based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and its teaching in the Eucharist. Enjoy for free!

El Año de la Eucaristía Entrenamiento de Catequistas

Grabación en vivo de los Seminarios de Formación de Catequistas grabados durante el año de la Eucaristía y María. Si usted perdió su sesión o simplemente quiere profundizar más sobre la teología Eucarística, ¡este curso es para usted!

Year of the Eucharist Catechist Training

Live recording of a Catechist Training Seminar during the Year of the Eucharist and Mary. If you missed your local session or simply want to grow deeper in Eucharistic theology, this course is for you!

Symbolon Part I (Basic Certification)

Symbolon Part I (Basic Certification)

This course is designed for Catechists seeking their basic certification. We provide the assessments and questions to answer, but catechists must have access to videos on their own.

"This ain't your grandma's Lent booklet. Get ready to use your Bible and learn!"

-Fr. William Schambough
Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana