The Diocese of Knoxville Catechetical Formation Program offers each catechist the opportunity to fulfill certification requirements, earn the title of Certified Catechist, and continue to deepen his/her formation in the faith. By making available faculty, research and knowledge prepared in the light of the Magisterium of the Church, the Diocese of Knoxville offers a systematic and organic formation program based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other catechetical documents of the Universal Church and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Courses, Schedules and Resources
Spring 2022
Course Four in-person: March 26 at the Chancery, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Course Four via Zoom: part one, March 8, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.; part two, March 10, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
To take the Catechetical Formation Courses online through Aquinas College, click here.
For a list of free webinars sponsored by the USCCB, click here.
For free webinars from Ave Maria Press, click here.
For a list of Adult Faith Formation resources, click here.
For a list of DVD resources from the Office of Christian Formation, click here.
Textbooks: All catechetical textbooks used by parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville are required to be on the USCCB Conformity Listing.
Manuals and Forms
Catechist Manual – revised 2014
Catechist Forms – revised 2014
Summary Sheet of Revisions – 2013
Catechist Formation Curriculum
*“The Aquinas College Catechist Formation Curriculum” © 2007 All Rights Reserved. Use of this curriculum by any diocese, college, or catechist formation program must first receive written permission from Aquinas College.
Program Objectives: