The Diocese of Charleston offers free webinars and virtual studies for catechist formation covering a range of topics that fall under the requirements for catechist certification in the Diocese of Charleston. These webinars and studies are FREE of charge, but registration is required for access. To register, contact Cathy Roche in the Office of Catechesis and Christian Initiation at (843) 261-0504 or cathy@charlestondiocese.org.
Upcoming Live Webinars
2024 - 2025 Schedule
If you have not previously attended a webinar through this office, please email the Office of Catechesis to be placed on the distribution list for receiving the Zoom invite links and passwords.
Tuesday, December 10 3:30 pm
- Preparing Your Witness and Helping Others Prepare Theirs
Wednesday, January 15 3:30 pm
- Evangelizing Catechesis
Wednesday, February 12 3:30 pm
- Prayer: Lectio Divina
Tuesday, March 25 3:30 pm
- The Church: A Pilgrim People of Hope
Wednesday, April 9 3:30 pm
- Job
Wednesday, May 21 3:30 pm
- Overview of the Catechumenate
5-Week OCIA Virtual Study
Sessions take place on Mondays at noon via Zoom. These sessions are free and open to all. Please register here to receive the Zoom link and password for all sessions.
Monday, January 27
Session 1 - Foreword, General Instruction, OCIA 1-35 Introduction
Monday, February 3
Session 2 - OCIA 36-117 Part 1: Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate, Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens, Period of the Catechumenate
Monday, February 10
Session 3 - OCIA 118-205 Part 1: Rite of Election or Enrollment of Names, Period of Purification and Enlightenment
Monday, February 17
Session 4 - OCIA 206-251 Part 1: The Sacraments of Initiation, Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy, Part 2: Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age, Adults in Exceptional Circumstances, Persons in Danger of Death
Monday, February 24
Session 5 - OCIA 400-597 Part 2: Preparation of Uncatechized Adults for Confirmation and Eucharist, Reception of Baptized Christians into the full Communion of the Catholic Church, Appendix 1 Combined Rites, Appendix II Acclamations/Hymns/Songs, Appendix III National Statutes
Archived Webinars
Click here to view Archived Webinar Modules for certification credit.
Virtual Studies
The Directory for Catechesis
This virtual study on the Directory for Catechesis was conducted live over 12 weeks in the Fall of 2020, shortly after the Directory was released. The videos below are from presentations on each of the chapters in the Directory. Each presentation was originally followed by small group reflections. The reflection questions are also provided below and can be used for both personal or group reflection.
To receive 30 minutes of catechist certification credit per presentation, submit your answers to the reflection questions via the link provided. Your answers will be reviewed and you will receive your certificate of attendance via email within 10 working days.
If there are any questions or if any needs arise, please contact our office at catechesis@charlestondiocese.org.
Introduction and Chapter One
Reflection/Discussion Questions
In paragraph 28, the Directory cites Paul VI’s Evangelii Nuntiandi in emphasizing the need for the Church herself to constantly be evangelized. Why is this important? In what ways does this happen?
How does viewing catechesis through the lens of evangelization and mission affect how we carry out this ministry?
What does catechesis as a ’laboratory for dialogue’ look like in practice?
Virtual Studies
Seven Weeks with St. Joseph
Seven Weeks with St. Joseph is a series of weekly reflections on St. Joseph in a variety of ways sponsored by the Diocese of Charleston. These videos were originally recorded between the two liturgical feasts of St. Joseph, the Solemnity of St. Joseph and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. However, they can be used at any time for personal or group reflection. In each of these videos, your host, Dr. Michael Martocchio, leads you through a brief reflection on St. Joseph. Use the questions for your own reflection or to facilitate group discussion.
