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FAITHFULLY SERVING SINCE 1934...
The National Community of Catechetical Leaders is dedicated to promoting the ministries of evangelization and catechesis in the U.S. Catholic Church by fostering a community of leaders who proclaim and teach the Word of Jesus Christ through the witness of accompaniment, education, and formation in the Catholic faith.
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NEW IN 2024!
Introducing NCCL's
ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Focused, one-month learning experiences feature Two Live Presentations, Community Forums, and Online Resources.
Topics will include: Prayer Practices, Leadership Skills, Building Intercultural Competence, and Inviting, Forming, & Supporting Catechesis
Access expert instruction and connect with fellow ministers for just $50 per course!
All sessions are recorded, if you cannot attend in-person.
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Featured Courses
Developing Your Knowledge and Skills for Catechetical Ministry
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FEBRUARY 6 & 13
Catechesis on Prayer & Prayer Practices
Instructor:
John Michael Reyes
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MARCH 7 & 14
Leadership Skills & Practices for Catechetical Leaders
Instructor:
Dr. Dan Ebener
THURSDAYS
APRIL 11 & 18
Building Intercultural Competence
Instructor:
Sr. Ruth Bolarte IHM, D.Min.
TUESDAYS
MAY 7 & 14
Inviting, Forming, and Supporting Parish Catechists
Instructor:
Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy
NCCL GATHERS: CURRENT EVENTS!
NEW Online Conferences from January 2024
and they're FREE!
JANUARY 17 :: 1-3pm ET
Emerging Trends in Ministry
with Youth and Young Adults
Presented by:
Paul Jarzembowski, Associate Director for the Laity, USCCB
Christina Davis, Archdiocese of New York
Karen Luna, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
This set of two presentations and discussions explores the Who, the What, and the How of implementing a new framework with practical ideas for your younger target audience.
Read more about the topic and view the sessions led by our esteemed speakers...
JANUARY 18 :: 1-3pm ET
NCCL Insights on
Models of Family Catechesis
Presented by:
The NCCL Family Research Team
Paulette Chapman, Joan Weber, and John Roberto
Part 1 of this day dives into practices and models of family catechesis as informed by NCCL research. Then, the team explores ways that you can implement such programs in your own parish!
Tune into the replay and hear actionable strategies for 2024 and beyond...
NCCL's Next Online Conference:
Journeying into the Eucharistic Heart of God
Joy in Christ Jesus, Hope for the Mission
A 3-HOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
JUNE 5, 2024 | Zoom Sessions from 1-4pm EST
Retreat Leader: Tom Quinlan
St. Joseph's Evangelization Center, Des Moines, IA
Learn More About The Event & Instructor
NCCL INFORMS: MINISTRY INSIGHTS!
NEW Resources Posted to Our Site
Reports, Survey Results, & More...
SURVEY RESULTS
Family Catechesis Profiles
In the Spring of 2023, NCCL conducted a national survey to identify how Catholic parishes are implementing family faith formation and intergenerational (all ages together) faith formation.
A total of 303 Catholic parishes completed the survey and 485+ individual responses informed specific findings.
The first report presented the results of the survey findings. The second phase of the research involved follow-up with survey respondents to develop profiles of family faith formation in their parishes.
EXPLORE ALL NCCL HAS TO SHARE
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NCCL Educates
Engage in courses from experts in catechetical ministry to develop your knowledge and skills.
NCCL Curates
Find videos from NCCL conferences and back issues of Catechetical Leader Magazine.
NCCL Connects
Build relationships with catechetical leaders in our online community space and forums.
NCCL Informs
Access the latest thinking and current practices being used in catechetical ministry today.
NCCL Innovates
Learn about our new initiatives: “Families at the Center” & “Missionary Synodal Parish.”
NCCL Gathers
Participate in free online conferences focused on important topics in catechetical ministry.
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