Professional Development Approval Request

Catechist Certification Professional Development Approval Request

For both the Basic and Advanced Catechist Certification Tracks, participants are asked to complete professional development hours each year to maintain the certification (Five hours for the Basic Track and ten hours for the Advanced Track). Professional development may take various forms (i.e. reading a book, listening to podcasts, attending a workshop, etc.) but needs prior approval by the Office of Catechesis.
Name*

First NameLast Name
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I am requesting approval for a professional development activity in the following track:*
Describe the professional development activity for which you are requesting approval.

Examples:

"Attending USCCB Webinar, Implementing a Marriage Catechumenate, February 11, 2026"

"Read Deus Caritas Est by Pope Benedict XVI"

"Attending the St. John Bosco Conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville, July 20-23, 2026"

Please submit a separate form for each activity you are recording.
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Catechist Certification Professional Development Approval Request