We offer a variety of programs and certifications. Cursos de Español
What Program is Right for Me?
Program Title | Ideal For | What You Will Learn | Time Commitment | Cost | Applying |
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Take a Single Course |
Curious Catholics, Parish Catechist | All of our courses are designed to help students encounter the person of Jesus Christ by providing a systematic, comprehensive overview of Catholic doctrine, as presented in the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Courses are taught at an introductory undergraduate level. | Once a week, three hours for 5 weeks for an AFF course or 2 Saturdays 8:00 -4:30 for PL course | $175 for a 5-week course, $90 for a parish leadership course, 2 Saturdays $20 for an Essential 6-hour course | Visit our website www.kinoinstitute.org to register for an individual course or call our office at 602-354-2300. Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
Essentials of the Catholic Faith |
Curious Catholics, Parish Catechist, Catholic School Teachers | Essentials of the Catholic Faith is a shorter program that offers the participant a more compact introduction to the teachings of Christ, for the purpose of knowing and following Jesus more deeply. | Eight 6-hour sessions, Offered one Saturday a month throughout the year or during the summer 2-week intensive course Monday through Friday | $125 for 8 sessions $150 for ESS, plus 2 sessions for catechist certification. | Fill our application form and return along with $20 application fee. Admission essay required. |
Adult Faith Formation |
Curious Catholics, Parents, Parish Catechists, Parish volunteers | All of our courses are designed to help students encounter the person of Jesus Christ by providing a systematic, comprehensive overview of Catholic doctrine, as presented in the Scriptures and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Courses are taught at an introductory undergraduate level. | This is a 2-year certificate program. Classes meet once a week, three hours for 5 weeks. You can take these classes in our morning session 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or our evening session 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | $1,050.00 for credit (per year) $1,000 AUDIT (per year) | Fill our application form and return along with $20 application fee. Admission essay required. |
Adult Faith Formation + Parish Leadership |
Curious Catholics, Parish Catechists, Parish Volunteers, Parish Managers/ Administration, Deacon Inquirers | The Adult Faith Formation and Parish Leadership Combined program is also offered together as an in-depth, two-year catechist certification and faith formation program, intended for Catholics desiring deeper formation, and a comprehensive overview of the Faith. Parish Leadership (PL) courses are designed to equip current and aspiring leaders for effective service in the parish. | This is a 2-year certificate program. Classes meet once a week, three hours for 5 weeks for the AFF classes and on selected Saturdays 8:00 -4:30. There are 4, 2-Saturday classes throughout the two years. | $1,150 for credit (per year) $1,100 Audit (per year) | Fill our application form and return along with $20 application fee. Two recommendation letters required. One must be from your current Pastor. Second letter from someone that has preferably worked with you in a parish setting. Admission essay required. |