EMPOWERING THE CHURCH TO
CARRY ON THE MISSION OF CHRIST
Catechist Certification
Catechesis is a life-long process of initial conversion, formation, education, and ongoing conversion. The catechist participating in this process seeks to lead all God’s people to an ever-deepening relationship with God who reveals himself in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Lumen Christi Institute offers systematic formation and certification to equip the catechist and Catholic school teachers for this essential ministry.
Explore the options for certification below.
Basic Certification
In order to witness to and share with others the Catholic faith, the Catechist is formed in a systematic way through a path called basic certification. Through online and in-person classes, basic certification is a process by which a person gains the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively communicate the truths of the Catholic faith. Certification is valid for a three-year period and re-certification should be completed before the expiration of Basic Certification.
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Basic Recertification
Certification is valid for a three-year period and re-certification should be completed before the expiration of Basic Certification. The re-certification process may begin on the first date that a valid certificate was granted. Basic Certificates will be issued at the end of April, August and December. All three steps and 6 additional hours through approved resources must be submitted on the Student Portal for review and approval.
Master Catechist Certification
Lumen Christi Institute offers an advanced certification in theological foundations, the Master Catechist Certification. This certification provides students with a firm foundation in the Roman Catholic Tradition. This program is designed for professional and ministerial educators. The Master Catechist Certificate is valid for 4 years.
Meet the Lumen Christi Team
Deacon Steve Greco
Director of Evangelization and Formation
Founder, Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry
Luis A. Chavez, M.A.
Director of Parish Evangelization and Faith Formation
Armando Cervantes, M.A., MBA
Director of Youth & Young Adults
Director de Ministerio Hispano
Viridiana Serrano
Lumen Christi Program Coordinator
714.282.3078
[email protected]
Liliana Duran
Lumen Christi Program Administrative Assistant
714.282.3079
[email protected]
Our Partners
As Catholics, we are a city set on a hill, called to be light. We’ve been given the grace we need to become what He commands us to be. Through the Lumen Christi Institute, the Diocese of Orange seeks to set hearts on fire and become light to the world.
Lumen Christi provides easy access and powerful formation for Catholics of all walks of life and stages of faith. From schools of biblical studies and evangelization to certification opportunities, the Institute aims to enlighten the mind, enkindle the heart, and empower the Church to carry on the mission of Christ.
