Click here for Catechist Certification Guidelines for the Diocese of Grand Rapids. Within the diocesan guidelines for the initial certification, St. Francis generally follows Strand A of the diocesan certification. In summary, there are 5 levels of certification recognized at St. Francis:
- Pre-requisite: 8 hours of formation (Recognized by parish)
- Provisional: 25 hours of formation (1/2 way to Diocesan Certification) (Recognized by parish)
- Diocesan Catechist Certification: 50 hours of formation (Recognized by Diocese of Grand Rapids)
- Advanced Catechist Certification: 80 hours of formation (Recognized by Diocese of Grand Rapids)
- Master Catechist Certification: Advanced Certification plus 18 Academic Credit hours (minimum of 12 credit hours in theology, with the other 6 credit hours in theology or other disciplines related to catechetical ministry)