Essentials of the Catholic Faith
Know and follow Jesus more deeply. About the Essentials of the Catholic Faith Tis a short program that introduces the participant to the teachings of Christ for the purpose of knowing and following Jesus more deeply. Taught by priests and lay people from around the Diocese, Essentials seeks to: This Program is Good For… Pastors & School […]
Agua Viva
Agua Viva is a two-year faith formation program offered at the parish level. Agua Viva is sponsored by the Kino Catechetical Institute. It is open to all adults who want to know their faith better and who wish to become active participants in their parish. Agua Viva: Program Objectives: Six formation components are offered during […]
About the Adult Faith Formation + Parish Leadership
Lead the Church. Feed His People. About The Adult Faith Formation-Parish Leadership Combined Program is a two-year formation program for parish leaders, deacon inquirers, and other interested Catholics. Students who successfully complete the combined Adult Faith Formation and Parish Leadership program will receive a diocesan catechist certification. For those who have taken the combined program […]
Adult Faith Formation
Get to Know Jesus Christ and His teachings. About the Adult Faith Formation (AFF) The Adult Faith Formation Courses are designed to help an individual know Jesus Christ and His teachings, as presented in the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Courses are taught at an introductory undergraduate level. Classes meet for three […]
Aspiring Deacons
Are you discerning a call to the permanent diaconate? Congratulations! Kino Catechetical Institute is proud to be one of the stops on your official path of discernment. Benefits of attending Kino Features of Kino Classroom Environment Coursework Adult Faith Formation & Parish Leadership Schedule Getting Started Are you ready to join us? Please click on the admissions button […]
Curious Catholics
As the catechetical arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Kino is blessed to offer catechetical formation to the faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix, in support of the many wonderful parishes, outreaches, and apostolates here in the diocese. Benefits of attending Kino Features of Kino Classroom Environment Coursework Adult Faith Formation + Parish Leadership […]
Recertification
Catholic School Teachers – Scroll down for the recertification guidelines. For questions on extensions, exemptions, or exceptions, please contact your principal or the Catholic School Office. Applications received within a month of due date will be processed, those received after that (June 1st) will be sent back for Principal/Superintendent approval. Hours: 24 hours of continuing education are […]
Walking with Moms in Need
Walking with Moms in Need is a parish-based, yet nationwide, initiative to better serve pregnant and parenting mothers facing difficulties. It provides parishes with a streamlined process to help them walk with and accompany moms in their communities. Walking with Moms in Need provides an opportunity to: Bring Walking with Moms in Need to your […]
About Us
The Diocese of Phoenix strives to follow the guidelines set forth from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in their Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities. This pastoral plan calls upon all the resources of the Church—its people, services, and institutions—to pursue this effort with renewed energy and commitment in four major areas.
Stem Cell Research
Embryonic Stem Cell research (ESCR) involves harvesting human embryos (usually discarded embryos from IVF clinics) for their stem cells, the primordial cells in their body that have the potential to change into any other kind of cell (such as bone, muscle, or nerve, etc.) that could be used to repair damaged cells in a sick patient (such as turning stem cells into nerve cells and repair a patients damaged spine).