Welcome Teachers from our Catholic Schools!

We are so grateful for the service you provide in educating children throughout the Diocese of Phoenix.

Kino Catechetical Institute is here to support you! The Essentials of the Catholic Faith Catechist Formation Program exists to satisfy your catechist certification requirement and support your mission of integrating the faith throughout your curriculum.

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  • Why Kino?

  • Classroom Environment

  • Your Coursework

  • Your Schedule

  • Getting Started

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Catechist Certification and Recertification Requirements

Why Kino Catechetical Institute?

Benefits of Attending Kino

  • Learn new ways to integrate the Catholic faith into curriculum across subjects!
  • Get to know other Catholic school teachers from across the diocese, and build your network!
  • Learn from some of the best veteran instructors, catechists, clergy, and religious.

Features Kino

  • Dynamic formation aimed at preparing students to bear confident, charitable witness to the truths of the faith.

  • Systematic, comprehensive overview of the doctrine and dogma of the Catholic Faith to deepen understanding and provide a foundation for further work and study.

  • Successful completion of the Essentials of the Catholic Faith/Catechist Formation program satisfies the Catholic Schools Office catechist certification requirement for Catholic school teachers.

Classroom Environment

  • Experienced instructors, representing a variety of ministries and outreaches in the diocese.
  • Diverse mix of adult learners.
  • Opportunities to ask questions, and interact with instructors and fellow students.

Your Coursework

  • Essentials of the Catholic Faith: eight (8) one-day seminars focusing on the doctrine and dogma of the Catholic Faith.
  • Catechist Formation: two (2) one-day seminars focusing on the methodology and pedagogy of handing on the Catholic Faith.
  • No homework or tests!
Catechist Formation

Your Schedule

  • We do our best to accommodate you! Join us for an intensive session in June (Mon-Fri) to complete all ten courses or make use of the sessions offered throughout the school year.
  • Kino is located at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 400 E Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ. Parking is offered in a parking deck east of the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
  • Successfully completing 8 Essentials courses and 2 Formation courses completes your certification for 3 years.

Getting Started

Fall session begins on July 29, 2025. In-person classes are held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 400 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004. There are some classes that will only be offered online and will be asynchronous.  Link will be provided one week prior to class date.

Registration opens July 1, 2025.

United States Catholic Catechism for Adults is required, Catholic Study Bible is recommended.

Also, if you are not ready to register, but have questions about your classes or schedule, please do not hesitate to email us: kinoinstitute@dphx.org

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