The Catechetical Diploma program objectives

Students who complete this program should be able to:

• Synthesize the essential and fundamental content of Catholic Doctrine,
• Explain the twelve Articles of the Creed, with increased understanding,
• Study Sacred Scripture using essential scriptural concepts,
• Describe the nature of the Church and the rights and duties of the laity for furthering the mission of Jesus Christ,
• Identify with greater precision the foundations of Catholic morality and its applications in his or her life,
• Incorporate sacramental theology within the work of catechesis,
• Integrate catechetical principles and methods for faithful catechesis particularly, in the work of directing religious education programs, and
• Use an increased understanding of the proper relationship of prayer, and doctrinal truths to influence daily living.