PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation is a diocesan certification program that leads to catechesis with grace and competence!   Designed for  parish catechists of adults, youth or children, PATHWAYS provides a program of learning that includes a curriculum of study, prayer and reflection.  Catechists use multiple resources (texts, articles, video/DVDs) to guide their study of church documents, catholic doctrine and teaching/facilitation skills.  Catechists respond in writing to focus questions submitted to a trained Reader for evaluation and certification.  Certified catechists are recognized with a certificate and pin and designated as a Catechist for the Diocese of Richmond.  PATHWAYS is available online, CD and in print.   

 Diocesan Catechist Certification

PATHWAYS for Catechist Formation is the mandated diocesan training process for all parish catechists and is described in the Called to Be Disciples, Catechetical Norms for the Diocese of Richmond.  Completion of the PARISH Catechist and SENIOR Catechist levels of the PATHWAYS program is required for certification as a catechist for the Diocese of Richmond.