Serra Catechetical Institute



Serra Catechetical Institute for Basic Catechist Certification

Beginning January 14, 2012

Classes take place second Saturdays of the month.
St. Joseph the Worker, Room 105, 1640 Addison Street

Calling all catechists. Do you want to know your Catholic faith better and be able to hand it on more effectively? The Serra Catechetical Institute (SCI): Includes 60 hours of formation in spiritual development, doctrine, catechetical process and methodology, and meets the formation requirements for the basic California Catechist Certificate. Cost of one year of formation is $195, including books and instruction. For more information, contact Valentin Carrillo at 510-267-8370, vcarrillo@oakdiocese.org or visit http://www.oakdiocese.org/pastoral/SCI. Also, see here for information on the School for Pastoral Ministry.


Master Catechist Program

Classes take place second Saturdays of the month
St. Joseph the Worker, Room 105, 1640 Addison Street

The Diocese of Oakland is pleased to announce the promulgation of new Master Catechist Guidelines, as well as the opening of our new Master Catechist program.

The mission of the Master Catechist Program is to prepare catechist instructors who will bring the love of the Person, teachings, and mission of Jesus Christ and his Church to all with a joy that radiates from a true disciple. Cost of one year of formation is $550, including books and instruction.

For more information, contact Mary Ann Wiesinger, 510-267-8352, mwiesinger@oakdiocese.org.