Catechetical School  



Mission:

The mission of the Catechetical School is to put people in contact and communion with the Person of Christ, who alone can lead us to the heart of the Father in the Spirit – in essence making and maturing disciples.

We do this through a prayerful, organic and systematic presentation of the Word of God* in a setting that takes advantage of all the facets of effective adult learning: small group dynamics, independent study, personal application,
and engaging lectures.

*The Word of God is contained both in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition (CCC 80-82)

Quality Faculty

All instructors have a Doctorate or Master's Degree in Theology, Sacred Scripture or other related field. They impart a love for God and neighbor, based on their commitment to authentic Church teaching.

Classes are of two types:

  • Certification courses (condensed format - each 6 hrs long)
  • Advanced Studies (semester courses - each 12 weeks in length)

Certification courses are offered during two schedules:

  • Summer sessions - two weeks in June and/or one week in August, schedule posted mid-March for following summer June thru Aug
  • Winter sessions - offered throughout the Archdiocese, based on parish requests, schedule posted mid-September for season Sept thru May (will be updated throughout the year).

Advanced studies are offered as semester courses, Fall & Spring

  • Fall semester - Sept through Dec, 12 weeks, meet once/wk for 2 hrs
  • Spring semester - Feb through May, 12 weeks, meet once/wk for 2 hrs

All courses are designed for adult education, to meet the needs of:

Catholic School Teachers, Catechetical Instructors/Religious Educators for all ages, Adult Laity, Deacons, et cetera

Contact us at 303.715.3195 or email

Executive Director: Tim Gray

Director: Thomas Smith

Administrative Coordinators:
Lynda Fitzsimmons at
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Kathleen Peterson at Kathleen.Peterson