Welcome to the

Diocese of Rochester’s Online

“Alive In Christ”

Catechist Formation Program!

Using self-assessment tools and guided presentations, you can complete Foundational Level Catechist Certification entirely online.

Each tool and presentation fulfills one module required for Foundational Certification.

Upon completion of each module, you will be provided with a Completion Certificate, which must be submitted to your Catechetical Leader or Principal to receive credit for the module.

You must also submit any additional work required as indicated in the individual modules.

The cost per catechist to access the Online Learning Center is $10.

Catechists have three (3) months access to the Online Learning Center per purchase. This allows you to complete one module per week.

You will have unlimited access to the Online Learning Center from the date your order is processed.

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In order to use the Online Learning Center, you must have the Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer. To download and install the Adobe Flash Player, please go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/

The Online Learning Center can only be accessed on the following Web Browsers:

Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, and Mozilla Firefox.

The Online Learning Center is NOT compatible with Google Chrome.

For any questions about the Online Learning Center or Catechist Certification, contact Jonathan Schott, Coordinator of Adult, Family, and Catechist Formation at

(585-328-3228 ext. 1244) or by e-mail at jschott@dor.org