The Diocesan Catechist Certification Program is the official faith formation program for all catechists in the Diocese of Orlando. It serves all those involved with religious education, Catholic Schools, Catechumenate, and other catechetical ministries.

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Eastern Deanery
Basic Level

Ministry & Catechesis 101-E1
Mar. 6/7 [Fri. / Sat.],  2009
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
St. Peter, Deland

We Believe: Catholic Faith & Life 102-E2
Sept. 5/6 [Fri. / Sat.],  2008
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
Basilica of St. Paul School, Daytona

Introduction to Scripture 103-E3
Feb. 14&21 [Sat.], 2008
9:00 a.m.—2:30 p.m.
St. Ann, DeBary

Leading People to Sacraments:
Sacramental Catechesis 104-E4
Jan. 23/24 [Fri. / Sat.],  2009
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
Our Lady of the Lakes, Deltona

We Celebrate Our Faith:
Catechesis & Liturgy 106-E5
Oct. 3/4 [Fri. / Sat.],  2008
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
St. Clare, Deltona

Advanced/ Master  Level

A Journey Through the Old Testament 201-E6
Feb. 27/28 [Fri. / Sat.],  2009
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
St. Clare, Deltona

“Who Do You Say I Am?”: The Person of Jesus Christ 203-E7
Nov. 7/8 [Fri. / Sat.],  2008
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
Prince of Peace, Ormond Beach

Ecclesiology: The Mystery of the Church 206-E8
Mar. 13/14 [Fri. / Sat.], 2009
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p. m. [Sat.]
Prince of Peace, Ormond Beach

The Catechumenate 207-E9
Oct. 10/11 [Fri. / Sat.],  2008
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p.m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. [Sat.]
St. Brendan, Ormond Beach

Catechesis & Social Ministry 208-E10
Feb. 6/7 [Fri. / Sat.], 2009
6:30 p. m. – 9:30 p. m. [Fri.]
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. [Sat.]
St. Brendan, Ormond Beach

Catechetical Documents of the Church 209-E11
Jan. 17 & 31 [Sat.], 2009
9:00 a.m.—2:30 p. m.
St. Ann, DeBary

Certification for Sacramental Catechesis

See brochure for complete information.
Sacramental Preparation 307, 309, 310 are  credited as follows:
1. DCCP Credit: 10 hours [1 course]
2. Applied to Basic [courses 105 & 106], Advanced or Master Level.
3. No prerequisite is necessary.
4. These courses do not take the place of Basic Courses 101,102, 103, & 104, Leading People to Sacraments: Sacramental Catechesis, which are needed for Basic Certification.

Central Deanery

First Communion Catechesis 307-C32
Nov. 8 [Sat.], 2008
9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
Blessed Trinity, Orlando

First Communion Catechesis 307-C33
Jan. 17 [Sat.], 2009
9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
St. Charles, Orlando

Reconciliation Catechesis 309-C34
August 16 [Sat.], 2008
9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
St. Charles, Orlando

Confirmation Catechesis 310-C35
Oct. 18 [Sat.], 2008
9:30 a.m.— 4:30 p.m.
All Souls, Sanford

Confirmation Catechesis 310-C36
August 23 [Sat.], 2008
9:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m.
St. John Vianney, Orlando