Kino Catechetical Institute

Embracing the mission of the Church to evangelize the culture with the love of Christ.

Learn Your Faith, Live Your Faith & Share Your Faith

Kino Catechetical Institute, a department of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, provides foundational formation in Catholic doctrine, strengthening the laity to respond to the call of Christ to discipleship in the Spirit of the New Evangelization.

Catholic School Educators

Integrate the faith throughout your curriculum. Earn your catechist certification or learn about recertification. 

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Parish Catechists

Grow in knowledge of and love for your catholic faith.

Curious Catholics

It’s time to go deeper into your Catholic faith.

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The Diaconate

Kino offers programs which will help men discern more clearly if they are called to pursue the permanent diaconate. For more information, visit the Office of the Diaconate.

Office Contacts

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Luz Lobato

Manager, Kino Catechetical Institute

llobato@dphx.org

602-354-2384

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Vanessa Romero

Administrative Assistant Bilingual

vromero@dphx.org

602-354-2231

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Adlemy (Amy) Yocupicio-Herrera

Administrative Assistant Bilingual

ayocupicio@dphx.org

602-354-2374