Formation Opportunities

These courses can be applied towards Basic Catechist/Minister Renewal/ Master Catechist Certification and Advanced Studies Certification.

Formation is not the privilege of a few, but a right and duty of all.

The Diocese of Sacramento's Department of Lay Formation offers Intermediate Course Series with two levels: 

Level 1 is a ministerial program and Level 2  is a theological program.

 All catechetical ministers, ministry leaders, or lay persons are welcome.  

Intermidiate Course series Level 1 is on a 4 year cycle. You do not have to complete the whole cycle. You will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing any of the courses of Level 1. 

Intermediate Course Series Level 2 is a three-year Advanced Certification Program for Master Catechist Certification and Advanced Studies Certification for Lay Ministry Leaders and Deacon Candidates.

Please take a look at our brochure for more information

To register for either of these series, click/ Para inscripciones presione aqui: here

For Basic Formation Options,s please click here