Archdiocesan Catechetical Office

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Through its vicariate co-ordinators, the Catechetical Office has organised Several levels of Faith Formation through workshops and courses for catechists throughout the Archdiocese. Each course emphasises the four essential elements of Content, Formation, Commitment and Mission, as directed in the Pastoral Letter of the Antilles Bishops Episcopal Conference “On the Ministry of Catechesis”.

About Faith Formation Courses

Faith Formation Correspondence Course

As a supplementary initiative, the Catechetical Office offers a Basic Faith Formation Correspondence Course as an alternative ongoing faith formation programme for catechists/teachers. The lessons can be completed in one’s own time and in the comfort of one’s home. To date, some 1100+ persons have enrolled for the correspondence course, which addresses Catechesis, Theology and Methodology. This program is available fully online. Check out our Online Courses page for more details.

How to Pray Course

In lieu with His Grace’s publication entitled “Teach us to Pray”, The ACO has designed a short online course called “How to Pray”. Through this course participants will journey through the guidance of Archbishop Jason Gordon to enhance the formation of their faith. Check out Online Courses for more details on how to get registered and participate.

Bread of Life Discourse Course (Temporarily offline)

Bread of Life Discourse is designed to deepen your understanding of the Eucharist as integral to your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and your commitment to being a teacher of the Catholic faith. It is meant to enhance your religious experience of receiving the body and blood of Christ so that you could better help others understand and desire the actual presence of Jesus in their lives when they receive Eucharist. Find out more on our Online Courses page

What is Catechesis?

Catechesis speaks of religious education of both children and adults. The Archdiocesan Catechetical Office is responsible for providing this service within Trinidad and Tobago. This service is extended to the public through a variety of means, from textbooks and workbooks used in Religious Education in all Catholic schools, to workshops and courses, reading material published in both the Catholic News and print, and now, online courses!

Browse through our website, read the About Us, check out our Online Courses or read more on our role in Catholic Schools as well as our Publications.