Welcome, Catechists and future Catechists! Thank you for your willingness to serve the Church by handing on the faith. Kino Catechetical Institute is here to provide a world-class catechetical formation to the faithful of the Diocese. We want to help you grow in knowledge of and love for your Catholic faith!
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Why Kino Catechetical Institute?
Benefits of Kino
- Learn more about your Catholic faith!
- Meet fellow Catholics, including other deacon inquirers, from across the Diocese.
- Learn the “why” behind what we believe, plus skills for sharing these truths.
- Be formed as a catechist to support any work the Holy Spirit calls you to do for the Church.
Features of Kino
- Dynamic formation aimed at preparing students to bear confident, charitable witness to the truths of the faith.
- Systematic, comprehensive overview of the doctrine and dogma of the Catholic Faith, rooted in the Sacred Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
- Successful completion of the Essentials of the Catholic Faith/Catechist Formation program satisfies the catechist certification requirement for the Diocese of Phoenix.
Classroom Environment
- Experienced instructors, representing a variety of ministries and outreaches in the diocese.
- Diverse mix of adult learners.
- Opportunities to ask questions, and interact with instructors and fellow students.
Your Coursework
- Essentials of the Catholic Faith: eight (8) one-day seminars focusing on the doctrine and dogma of the Catholic Faith.
- Catechist Formation: two (2) one-day seminars focusing on the methodology and pedagogy of handing on the Catholic Faith.
Essentials of the Catholic Faith
Your Schedule
- Each mini-course is 6 contact hours, except ESS108, which is 3 contact hours.
- Classes are offered on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. throughout the year and during a two-week program in June.
- All courses are held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
Schedule Essentials-Catechist Formation 2025-2026
Getting Started
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