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 Lumen Christi Student Portal for review and approval.
After initial certification the catechist will continue the path of formation as a missionary disciple with the following steps. Each Step will be supplemented by 6 additional hours of enrichment to be selected from various institutes and/or approved catechetical conferences.
Requirements: Three Tracks (can be taken in any order)
Accompaniment Training, plus 6 enrichment hours
Called and Gifted Workshop, plus 6 enrichment hours
Telling the Great Story, plus 6 enrichment hours
How To Begin
Online Faith Formation Learning
Enrichment hours may be completed by:
- Courses and workshops offered through the Lumen Christi Institute either live or online.
- Workshops, In-services and Convocations that are religion based offered through the Office for Evangelization & Faith formation (Catholic Schools, Youth Ministry, Parish Faith Formation) and other Diocesan offices.
- Workshops offered at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress – see below to download listing of approved workshops
- Southern California Renewal Communities (SCRC) Convention, Loyola Institute (LI), CSJ Network.
- EVERMODE (provided by St. Michael’s Abbey)
Please inquire with the Lumen Christi Institute Office to make requests for conference or Institutes not listed here for approval.
Download the Verification for Recertification Form
Events not suitable for consideration:
- Any event in which the date precedes your last re-certification renewal.
- Concerts
- Books, Movies or audio tapes
Re-Certification Lapse – If your annual certification has lapsed more than four (4) years, the Basic Certification process must be completed again.
Ready to Re-Certify
Download Re-Certification Application Form
Faith Formation Parish Leaders: Download Re-certification Verification Group Form
About Combining Online And Live Courses
QUESTIONS?
WHAT DOES LUMEN CHRISTI OFFER?
Within the Lumen Christi Institute, there are five paths that aim to equip and encourage the faithful to take their place within the mission of Christ.
Catholic Biblical Institute
When we study the Bible, we meet Christ in a new, transformative way. The Catholic Biblical Institute provides opportunities for anyone to study scripture and apply the story of Christ in everyday life.
Certifications
Ministry certification equips the baptized to fulfill the call of God on their life in a role of service to the community. Lumen Christi offers certifications in various ministries such as catechesis (for volunteers and Catholic school teachers).
Street Evangelization Training
A series of skill-building workshops to help Catholics navigate faith-sharing conversations. With the encouragement found in the simple steps taught through these workshops, anyone can answer the baptismal call to carry on the mission of Jesus.
School of Evangelization
The School of Evangelization is an initiative dedicated to equipping the faithful with the knowledge, skills, and passion to share the Gospel in their Parish communities. Our comprehensive program offers a dynamic and transformative journey for those eager to deepen their faith and become effective evangelizers.